The Latinx Staff and Faculty Association (LSFA) at UC Davis promotes professional development, cultural engagement, and advocacy among UC Davis faculty and staff who support Latinx communities. The group collaborates with campus partners to elevate inclusive practices and community leadership. LSFA is open to all employees interested in supporting advocacy, mentorship and professional development.
Why Join LSFA?
- Build professional and social networks
- Engage in cultural events and celebrations
- Access mentorship and professional development resources
Uplifting Latinx Voices
Your generosity fuels initiatives that celebrate Latinx culture, provide mentorship opportunities, and champion professional growth. Together, we can create a future where Latinx contributions are valued and empowered.
Help to Crowdfund to Support Staff Upward Career Mobility
Contributions to the Latinx Staff & Faculty Association (LSFA) help LSFA provide scholarships, professional development opportunities, and campus community support.
- Mission
- The mission of the Latinx Staff and Faculty Association (LSFA) is to provide information about the campus community and to offer professional guidance to those seeking support or career advancement.
LSFA will act as a collaborative unit and advocate for the concerns and issues at the University and Community level for staff, faculty, and students. - Vision
- LSFA will act as a bridge and catalyst to support and guide Latinx identified staff and faculty members who seek to enhance and develop their professional roles and responsibilities within the University of California, Davis.
Goals
- • Higher participation from LSFA General Members
• Partner with UC Davis recruitment to achieve “To Boldly Go” Goal #3: Embrace diversity, practice inclusive excellence, and strive for equity; and make UC Davis a place of excellence for learning and working by supporting a culture that values the contributions and aspirations of all our students, staff and faculty, promotes wellness, and cultivates the open interchange of ideas
• Collaborate with other Employee Resource Groups, Student Organizations, Faculty, and Departments
• Pursue connection with Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success - Resources
UC Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association | UCOP
UC Chicano/Latino Advisory Council (CLAC) (universityofcalifornia.edu)
- Bylaws
- LSFA Bylaws Updated 2019
- Past Activities
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LSFA Events 2021 - 2022
Bienvenida - 11/17/21
LSFA End of Fall Social - 12/14/21
LSFA Community Check-in - 01/26/22
Discussion on Grief | Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) presented by Rob Starkey - 02/23/22
Poetry Performed by Yudelka Solano - 04/27/22
Career Advising Presented by Andrea Weiss - 5/25/22
Attended the monthly Staff Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting
Attended the monthly Chicano/Latino Alumni Meetings
LSFA Events 2020 - 2021
Bienvenida - 09/10/20
HSI Task Force Final Report - Professor Aldana - 10/20/20
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) presented by Eric Sanchez, Diversity Education Trainer - 11/09/20
Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) presented by Satinder Gill, Clinical Director -11/09/20
Latinx Heritage Trivia & Holiday Conversation - 12/14/20
LSFA Sponsorship & Scholarship Committee - 01/20/21
Attended the monthly Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance Meetings
Attended the monthly Staff Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting
Attended the monthly Chicano/Latino Alumni Meetings
LSFA Events 2019 - 2020
Bienvenida - 9/24/2019
Center for Chicanx Latins Academic Student Success Open House - 10/3/19
New Employee Orientations
Meet and Greet for Mark Lopez, Chief of Staff; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (LSFA Co-hosted this
event with Lina Mendez Director of CCLASS) - 11/25/19
Principles of Community luncheon - 2/25/20
Chicanx/Latinx Leadership Summit at UC Berkeley 1/9 - 1/10/20
Constituent/ERG Admin Advisory Breakfast - 1/22/20
Center for African Diaspora Student Success - 2/27/20
Chicanx/Latinx Virtual Graduation Celebration - 6/14/19
Attended the monthly Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance Meetings
Attended the monthly Staff Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting
Attended the monthly Chicano/Latino Alumni Meetings
Next Generation Reforms to Advance Campus Safety