Status of Women at Davis Administrative Advisory Committee (SWADAAC)
Empower women, empower UC Davis
SWADAAC examines issues regarding the status of women at UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The group analyzes existing policies, procedures, and/or programs that affect those issues; advances an agenda to improve the climate and opportunities for women at the University; identifies model programs or activities and supports their implementation; and recommends changes that will afford women equal and fair access to programs, activities and opportunities for inclusion and advancement.
Why Join SWADAAC?
The appointment of the Status of Women Administrative Advisory Committee demonstrates leadership's commitment to a diverse workforce to support the university's mission of teaching and research. Participation in SWADAAC is an opportunity to develop as a leader while shaping the alignment of institutional programs and policies with institutional values of diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
Meet the SWADAAC Leadership Team
Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Vasile, Priya Venkatesan
Vice Chair: Bernadette Marie Hill-Comeau
Secretary: Artin Yeranossian
Signature Event Subcommittee: Marqueta A. Jones, Co-Chair; Shavaun R. Diallo, Co-Chair; Jessica Kvichko, Communication/Outreach; and Quizhi Gong, Communication/Outreach
Representative To SDAAC: Danielle Schneider
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Charge
SWADAAC is charged with the following:
> Examining issues regarding the status of UC women staff, students, and faculty.
> Analyzing existing policies, procedures, and/or programs that affect those issues.
> Identifying model programs or activities and support campus wide implementation.
> Recommending necessary changes to the Associate Executive Vice Chancellor to improve the status of UC women.
> Focusing on career development, upward mobility opportunities and issues for women at UC Davis and the Health System.
> Dealing with issues related to the hiring, training, promotion and retention of all University women.- History
- The Status of Women Administrative Advisory Committee (SWADAAC) at Davis was formed in Spring 2008 as an outgrowth of the Creating Change Initiative coordinated by former UCOP Associate President Linda Williams and UCSF Center for Gender Equity Director Amy Levine. Their analysis of data gathered from visits to the ten campuses, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), led to their recommendation that a Committee on the Status of Women be formed at each campus location.
- Meetings and Activities
- SWADAAC meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:30pm-3:00pm (except July, August, and September)
2024 SWADAAC Summit
2022 Gender Equity Summit - Reports
- 2021-22 Annual Report
2020-21 Annual Report
2019-20 Annual Report
2018-19 Annual Report - Additional Interests
- Childcare Center
Breastfeeding Support
Staff Employee Mentorship Program
Women's Health Issues
Pay Equity
Gender-related Issues
Leadership Programs
Public Safety