Who Are Trendsetters?
Trendsetters are student leaders in the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration (JHBC) who are committed to advancing equity within the CSUSB community. They work to ensure that all students, regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances have the opportunity to achieve their full academic and professional potential. Through leadership, engagement, and advocacy, Trendsetters help foster a more inclusive, supportive, and empowering campus environment.
Becoming a Trendsetter is an opportunity to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact on your campus community. As a Trendsetter, you will develop valuable professional skills, build strong connections with peers and faculty, and contribute to initiatives that promote equity and inclusion. This experience not only strengthens your resume but also allows you to give back, represent your community, and be part of a program that creates lasting change.
Benefit:
There are many benefits to becoming a Trendsetter of the JHBC Office of Academic Equity. Such benefits include:
- Adding the awarded fellowship and title to resume
- Showing responsibility
- Meeting new people
- Giving back to the community and peers around you
- Developing and gaining professional skills
- Receiving a monetary award
- Having a coffee with the college dean
Eligibility Requirements:
To apply for the Trendsetters program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a declared major in the CSUSB Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration
- Have completed at least one year at CSUSB
- Submit a 500-700 word essay in APA format based on the application prompt provided by the JHBC Office of Academic Equity.
Responsibilities:
As a Trendsetter, students are expected to actively support the mission of fostering equity, inclusion, and engagement within the campus community. Responsibilities include:
- Attending at least two events per academic year
- Providing feedback about each event for inclusion on the office website
- Encouraging other students to join the program through outreach efforts such as distributing flyers or assisting with tabling
- Committing approximately 20 hours per semester
Trendsetters Application Information
Students interested in applying should download the attached application.
- Students are encouraged to apply during the Fall Semester of each academic year.
- Contact: fbeer@csusb.edu
Selection Process
All submitted applications are carefully reviewed based on:
- Quality and clarity of the essay
- Engagement with the topic
- Demonstrated interest in equity and leadership
Selected students will be notified and welcomed into the Trendsetters program.