University of California, Irvine
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

UC Irvine is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all persons who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of all forms of discrimination and harassment. Such behavior is prohibited by law and university policy. The university will respond promptly and effectively to reports of discrimination and harassment, and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct, and when necessary, to discipline behavior that violates university policy. STUDENT-RELATED MATTERS The University of California, in accordance with the applicable Federal and State law and university policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services. The university also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in university programs and activities. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES The University of California prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the university on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services. The university also prohibits sexual harassment, which is a form of sex discrimination. Website URL: http://catalogue.uci.edu/appendix/#nondiscriminationpolicy See also, website URL: http://www.oeod.uci.edu/policies/discrimination.php

INFORMAL RESOLUTION The goal of informal resolution is to resolve concerns at the earliest stage possible. Informal resolution is appropriate where the parties desire to resolve the situation cooperatively and/or otherwise negotiate a satisfactory outcome without initiating a formal investigation. Means for informal resolution are flexible and encompass a full range of possible appropriate outcomes. Such options include discussion with the parties, mediating an agreement between the parties, separating the parties, referring the parties to counseling programs, negotiating an agreement for disciplinary action, conducting targeted education and training programs, and remedies for the individual harmed by the harassment. FORMAL RESOLUTION The formal resolution process generally involves a written complaint of discrimination and a fact-finding investigation that results in a report of findings as to whether the nondiscrimination policy has been violated. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Both resolution options, including Formal Complaint procedures, are available online at UCI Guidelines for Discrimination Complaint Resolution. Website URL: http://www.policies.uci.edu/policies/procs/700-18.html EXAMPLES OF ACTIONS Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) Annual Report 16-17 Formal Case Sanctions: 1 Expulsion; 1 Termination; 12 Suspension; 12 Disciplinary Probation; 1 Letter of Warning; 1 Policy/Procedure Change; 9 Supporting Documents & Follow‐up Meeting; 3 Continuation of No Contact Order. Website URL: http://www.oeod.uci.edu/report/OEOD_YER_2016-17.pdf

STUDENTS Center for Educational Partnerships The UCI Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. CFEP’s focus is on equity and access for all students in order to achieve the University of California’s goal of academic excellence. CFEP programs span K-12 professional development, K-12 student programs, transfer preparation programs, and undergraduate programs. Website URL: http://www.cfep.uci.edu Office of Access & Inclusion The Office of Access and Inclusion supports the recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate and graduate students from historically excluded populations who are currently underrepresented in engineering and information and computer sciences. Website URL: http://tech.uci.edu/access/index.php The Minority Science Programs The Minority Science Programs (MSP) is an orchestrated effort by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the UCI School of Biological Sciences to increase the number of US underrepresented groups in biomedical research careers. Website URL: http://port.bio.uci.edu/about/ STAFF Diversity Affinity Groups These groups foster cross-departmental social interaction, professional networking, cultural competencies, recruiting and mentoring. Diversity affinity groups also offer the UCI community at large an opportunity to consult with group members as an information resource. Website URL: http://www.oeod.uci.edu/resources/affinity.php FACULTY UCI ADVANCE Program This program carries out the campus's commitment to gender equity and diversity among faculty through a team of equity advisors who monitor recruitment activities, coordinate advising for career advancement, and counsel faculty regarding equity, including salary. Website URL: http://inclusion.uci.edu/advance/

STUDENTS Center for Educational Partnerships The UCI Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. CFEP’s focus is on equity and access for all students in order to achieve the University of California’s goal of academic excellence. CFEP programs span K-12 professional development, K-12 student programs, transfer preparation programs, and undergraduate programs. Website URL: http://www.cfep.uci.edu Student Success Initiatives Student Success Initiatives (SSI) aim to provide students the personal, academic, and professional support and development to thrive and succeed at UCI and beyond. SSI is a learning community that empowers students to be productive and engaged in their academic careers and personal endeavors. SSI is dedicated to serving and assisting with the transitions of low-income students, first-generation students, undocumented students, former foster youth, transfer students, adult-learners, students with dependents, and students with disabilities. Website URL: http://ssi.uci.edu Office of Access & Inclusion The Office of Access and Inclusion supports the recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate and graduate students from historically excluded populations who are currently underrepresented in engineering and information and computer sciences. Website URL: http://tech.uci.edu/access/index.php This Is What a Scientist/Engineer Looks Like This series presents narratives about the individual professional paths taken to STEM from undergraduate, postdoctoral, faculty and industry speakers – of particular interest to women and students of color who want to chart similar success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Website URL: http://inclusion.uci.edu/event/stem-scientist-looks-like-feb-28/ The Minority Science Programs The Minority Science Programs (MSP) is an orchestrated effort by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the UCI School of Biological Sciences to increase the number of US underrepresented groups in biomedical research careers. Website URL: http://port.bio.uci.edu/about/ Diverse Educational Community and Doctoral Experience: Partnering in Leadership for Undergraduate Students (DECADE PLUS) Program The goals of the DECADE PLUS program are to 1) increase retention of incoming Chancellor’s Excellence Scholars through mentoring with a focus on academics from graduate leadership coaches and undergraduate peer mentors, and 2) provide a robust professional development experience that actively enhances the mentoring skill set of our graduate population. The DECADE PLUS program aims to ensure scholars’ success in their continued eligibility for scholarship renewal and pursuit of an undergraduate degree while also enhancing the professional skill set of our graduate students. Website URL: https://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/diversity/decade/decade-plus.php Diverse Educational Community and Doctoral Experience (DECADE) Program DECADE aims to increase the number of minorities and women underrepresented in their disciplines receiving doctoral degrees at UCI. Website URL: https://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/diversity/decade/ STAFF Diversity Affinity Groups These groups foster cross-departmental social interaction, professional networking, cultural competencies, recruiting and mentoring. Diversity affinity groups also offer the UCI community at large an opportunity to consult with group members as an information resource. Website URL: http://www.oeod.uci.edu/resources/affinity.php FACULTY UCI ADVANCE Program This program carries out the campus's commitment to gender equity and diversity among faculty through a team of equity advisors who monitor recruitment activities, coordinate advising for career advancement, and counsel faculty regarding equity, including salary. Website URL: http://inclusion.uci.edu/advance/ Institute for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion By bringing together key stakeholders from academic schools and student affairs to review goals, metrics, and strategies for inclusive excellence, the institute program is designed to improve coordination, communication and collaboration, in order to enhance student success in all of our academic programs. Website URL: http://inclusion.uci.edu/institute/ Academy for Inclusive Excellence The academy program is built around UCI’s signature peer-to-peer model of faculty engagement for inclusive excellence across all fields and disciplines. Breakout sessions are organized around the specific roles of ADVANCE Equity Advisors and the DECADE Graduate Program Mentors. Topics include faculty recruitment and retention, as well as graduate student admissions and degree completion. In equipping faculty to lead through inclusive excellence, these sessions will be informed by critical components of institutional accountability, namely goals, metrics and strategies. Website URL: http://inclusion.uci.edu/academy/

University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at UC. Website URL: http://ppfp.ucop.edu/info/ UCI Chancellor’s ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program The UCI Chancellor’s ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Academic Diversity offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to qualified scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. These contributions may include public service addressing the needs of our increasingly diverse society, efforts to advance equitable access to higher education for women and minorities, or research focusing on underserved populations or understanding issues of racial or gender inequalities. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic careers the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. Participants in the Chancellor’s ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program are eligible for the University of California Hiring Incentive. Website URL: http://inclusion.uci.edu/advance/funding-programs/capfp/ UCI Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Criminology, Law and Society UC Irvine supports a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship in Criminology, Law & Society. This Postdoctoral Fellow is selected from the pool of applicants who identified mentors in the Department of Criminology, Law & Society at UC Irvine and submitted their applications to the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Website URL: https://cls.soceco.uci.edu/pages/UCI-Chancellors-Postoc-Fellowship-CLS

Joseph Morales, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships in the Office of Inclusive Excellence, assisted in providing information for this credit. There are multiple Websites referenced within this credit. Each provides information in support of UCI's response. The Website URL showing gender-inclusive bathrooms on campus: https://lgbtrc.uci.edu/campus-support-tab/gender-inclusive-restrooms.php The Website URL showing housing options for LGBT students: https://lgbtrc.uci.edu/campus-support-tab/housing.php