Overall Rating Platinum - expired
Overall Score 85.72
Liaison Marina Zdobnova
Submission Date March 4, 2021

STARS v2.2

University of California, Berkeley
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Mikayla Tran
SDG & OS Engagement Fellow
Office of Sustainability
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The University of California, Berkeley is deeply committed to issues of equity and inclusion, and has long worked to fulfill its mission of supporting full access and success for California’s diverse population.

UC Berkeley's Diversity initiative is led by the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. This Vice Chancellor is a member of the Chancellor's cabinet.

The Division of Equity & Inclusion provides leadership, accountability and inspiration to the UC Berkeley campus in integrating equity, inclusion and diversity into all aspects of university life.

The extensive initiatives, reporting, and publications can be found here: https://diversity.berkeley.edu/

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All employees are required to take Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Ethical Values and Conduct Training.
https://hr.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/compliance_infographic_front_-_3.7.pdf

Graduate students are also required to complete the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and participate in a one-day orientation that includes cultural competence activities.
http://grad.berkeley.edu/news/headlines/arrive-orient-and-go/

All new undergraduate students are required to participate in a week-long orientation that that helps students make connections to peers, faculty, and staff. Undergraduates also learn more about available resources and campus traditions and broaden understanding of the diverse and dynamic campus community. Golden Bear Prep is mandatory and includes modules on Diversity & Inclusion and Safety & Wellness.
https://orientation.berkeley.edu/

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://diversity.berkeley.edu/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information in this field was provided by the Division of Equity & Inclusion and the Office of Sustainability.

The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.