Service by and for the Campus Community
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion supports more than 2500 advisory committee, employee resources groups, and diversity leadership group members—groups that meet more than 100 times in the course of a year—in their work to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion across campus and in the community.
Much of the vital work necessary to create this environment is accomplished through staff organizations that have been founded by staff and sponsored by the University for the purpose of providing opportunities to build and strengthen both personal and professional connections that enrich campus community. The work that our staff does through these organizations is, in fact, work on behalf of the university and should be valued and respected as much as any other work. This is not “volunteer” work that an employee does in their free time, and we need to be sure that staff have time during their regular workday to perform this important work and serve the campus community in this way.
—Gary S. May, Chancellor
Read the full letter to supervisors and manager.
Advisory Committee and Employee Resource Groups
We thank those who serve in these roles.
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DEI Leadership Groups
DEI engages with two groups that advise the Vice Chancellor to provide campus leaders and the campus community with advice concerning ways to strengthen and maintain the bonds of community at UC Davis and to fulfill the goals of the Diversity and Inclusion
strategic vision.
Community and Campus Recognition
Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community
- Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community
Annually, the Chancellor acknowledges those who have gone and above and beyond in their service to inclusion and our community.
The awardees remind me of how much talent, tenacity, and commitment we find
across UC Davis.” —Chancellor Gary S. May, April 28, 2021
Learn More and View Past Recipients
Campus Community Awards
- Calvin E. Handy Leadership Award
Recognizes individuals and/or organizations on the UC Davis campus, UCD Health campus, or the surrounding communities for their contributions toward safety. - Soaring to New Heights - Diversity & Principles of Community Achievement Awards
Recognizes campus employees who demonstrate diversity and Principles of Community efforts that exceed the expectations of their position.