CAFE 430 – Inclusive Excellence Changemakers: Justice-Centered Frameworks for Education
(0-4 units) Counts toward the Inclusive Excellence in College Teaching Certificate
Instructor: Dr. Tamar Salibian (tamar.salibian2@cgu.edu)

CAFE 530 – Inclusive Excellence: Pathways to the College Teaching Certificate
(2 units) Counts toward the Inclusive Excellence in College Teaching Certificate
Instructor: Dr. Lizbeth Cardenas (lizbeth.cardenas@cgu.edu)

CAFE 430 – Inclusive Excellence Changemakers: Justice-Centered Frameworks for Education
(0-4 units) Counts toward the Inclusive Excellence in College Teaching Certificate
Instructor: Dr. Tamar Salibian (tamar.salibian2@cgu.edu)
Mondays 4:00–6:50 PM, Online Synchronous

CAFE 530 – Inclusive Excellence: Pathways to the College Teaching Certificate
(2 units) Counts toward the Inclusive Excellence in College Teaching Certificate
Instructor: Dr. Lizbeth Cardenas (lizbeth.cardenas@cgu.edu)
Wednesdays 7:00–8:50 PM, Online Synchronous

Beginning Fall 2025, TNDY 430 Transdisciplinary Changemakers: Justice-Centered Frameworks for Education transitioned into CAFE 430 Inclusive Excellence Changemakers: Justice-Centered Frameworks for Education. Here are the answers to a couple of questions that you may have! If your question is not listed, email us at CAFE@cgu.edu.

Can I count this course toward my 4-unit TNDY doctoral requirement?

No. As previously communicated during the 2025–2026 academic year, Spring 2026 was the final semester in which CAFE430 broadly counted toward TNDY units across programs.

Flexible Enrollment Structure

CAFE430 continues to be offered in a flexible 0-to-4-unit format to support differing student curricular and financial needs.

Temporary DrPH Exception

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program is currently operating under a temporary, program-specific exception approved through the Provost Office and the Registrar due to accreditation and curricular transition requirements within the program. This exception applies only to eligible DrPH students and is managed directly through the DrPH program and the Registrar’s Office. It is not a university-wide reinstatement of TNDY units for CAFE430.

DrPh Students with questions regarding eligibility should contact their program advisor or coordinator at the DrPh program.

For details on registering for CGU classes, visit the Registrar’s instruction page.

Courses are listed under Cntr for Acad & Faculty Excell (CAFE) or Transdisciplinary Course (TNDY) in the course schedule.

How do current students register for a course?
Register through PeopleSoft like any other course. See the Registrar’s website for guidance.

How do alumni register for the courses?
See the alumni enrollment page and email Student.Records@cgu.edu with questions.

Can I take both courses required for a certificate in one semester or module?
No. Courses must be taken in separate semesters or modules as they build upon each other.

Can I audit one or both of the classes to get the certificate?
No. You must take both courses for credit to earn the certificate.

What grade do I need to earn to receive the certificate?
A minimum grade of 3.0 (B) in each course is required.

How long are the certificate courses?
Typically, these courses span a full semester during fall and spring. In summer, they may be offered in Module I, Module II, or intensive formats.

When will the class schedule be posted?
The official class schedule is posted by the Registrar toward the end of each semester.

What forms do I need to complete for a certificate?
During your first course, complete the “Degree Change Form” to add the certificate. In the second course, submit the “Intent to Receive a Degree” form. These can be found on the Registrar’s website. Both forms must be submitted by the Registrar’s deadlines to ensure timely certificate conferral.