Under direction, the Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is responsible for leadership, direction, general supervision, planning, organization, and facilitation of the programs, projects, and activities for the STEM Academic and Career Community which includes: astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, earth science, geography, geology, math, physical science, physics, and statistics. To support the diverse needs of these populations and their intersections, the College has developed a variety of robust equity-driven efforts including the President's Equity Council, Center for Culture and Social Justice, Panther Care, Rising Scholars, PRISM, Puente Project, UMOJA, EOPS/CARE, Disabled Programs and Services, and CalWORKs.