Overall Rating Platinum
Overall Score 86.87
Liaison Carrie Metzgar
Submission Date Nov. 5, 2024

STARS v2.2

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

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Dr. Belinda Zamacona de Martinez
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office for Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion
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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 Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://diversity.ucsd.edu/) is a senior leadership position at UC San Diego, responsible for promoting and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the university. The office is led by Dr. Becky R. Petitt, who serves as the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer.

The office's mission is to foster a culture of inclusive excellence, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and address the needs of underrepresented groups on campus. The Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion works closely with other senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of university life. 

Some of the key responsibilities of the office include: 

  • Developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs 

  • Providing training and education on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics 

  • Conducting research and analysis to identify areas of improvement and track progress Collaborating with other units and departments to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion 

  • Serving as a resource and advocate for underrepresented groups on campus 


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:

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

UC San Diego has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Requirement (DEI) for all its undergraduate students (https://undergrad.ucsd.edu/programs/dei/index.html#For-Faculty--DEI-Course-Require). A knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required of all candidates for a bachelor's degree who begin their studies at UC San Diego in lower-division standing as of the Fall 2011 or thereafter, or in upper-division standing in Fall 2013 or thereafter. 

 

GRADUATE STUDENTS

All graduate students are required to complete two mandatory online trainings, 1) Sexual Assault Presentation: Graduate Students and 2) Diversity Equity and Inclusion. The Sexual Assault Prevention: Graduate Students course provides tools to identify, prevent and report sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion course highlights the multiple identities that we all have with a focus on creating inclusive spaces for all through clear and compassionate communication. (Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/when-you-arrive.html)  

 

FACULTY & STAFF

All UC employees (i.e., Academic Staff, Non-Academic Staff, and Student Employees) are required to take the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. (Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training: https://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/policies/sexual/index.html)  

The UC Learning Center is a web-based learning management system used across the University of California, specifically for training and development. It enables UC San Diego faculty, staff, and affiliates to enroll in departmental and Staff Education & Development courses online. The UC Learning Center allows users to register for in-person activities offered at UC San Diego, as well as access online activities and view their training transcripts.  

There are hundreds of additional courses to choose from. Here are some trainings that highlight cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and social inclusion:  

  • Hiring for Diversity 

  • Diversity and Inclusion 

  • Embracing Diversity 

  • Redefining Diversity 

  • The Diversity Scorecard 

  • Bridging the Diversity Gap 

  • Building your Cultural Agility 

  • Cross-Cultural Dialogues 

  • Cross-Cultural Management 

  • Cross-Cultural Leadership 

  • The Anti-Racist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace 

  • The 5 disciplines of inclusive organizations: how diverse and equitable enterprises will transform the world 

This is just a sampling of the hundreds of free e-courses and e-materials made available to all UC San Diego staff, faculty, and students, for their continued learning and growth.  


Optional Fields 

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

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

UC San Diego Principles of Community (https://ucsd.edu/about/principles.html)

In 1998, former Chancellor Dynes along with vice chancellors, the academic senate chair and student leadership issued the Principles of Community. The Principles were developed by the Diversity Leadership Team (comprised of UC San Diego vice chancellors and department directors), and many other members of the UC San Diego community, including faculty, staff, and students. 

The goals of the Principles include: 

  • Providing fair treatment for faculty, staff, and students 

  • Encouraging a climate of fairness, cooperation, and professionalism 

  • Fostering inclusiveness, respect, and a welcoming environment 

  • Promoting collaborative attitudes and actions 

 

Point of contact for credit information: 

Dr. Belinda Zamacona de Martinez, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office for Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion 


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