Our Work

Programs, Projects and Initiatives Our Values at Work

UC Davis is more than a collection of individuals—it’s a network of students, faculty, staff, and partners working together to shape the future. Our programs demonstrate how UC Davis is implementing the Principles of Community through high-impact programs that shape learning, leadership, and belonging. Our programs and initiatives also don’t stand alone; they build on one another, strengthening the campus experience and expanding opportunities for collaboration, learning, and leadership. From student success and faculty support to community engagement and open dialogue, each project contributes to a campus where people can learn, grow, and lead.

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Administrative Advisory Committees

Empowering faculty, staff and students to shape campus policies.

Members of the DEI employee resource group, Status of Women at Davis Administrative Advisory Committee (SWADAAC), tabling at the 2022-24 DEI Fall Harvest Festival.

ADVANCE STEM Faculty Scholar Award

Recognizing faculty leadership in equity-driven research and mentorship.

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Aggie Black Excellence

Celebrating and amplifying Black student, faculty, and staff success.

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Anchor Institution Mission

Building economic opportunity, strengthening careers, and investing in community health.

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Avanza Hispanic Serving Institution Initiative

Transforming UC Davis into an institution where all students thrive.

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Avenue M / California Medical Scholars Program

Preparing healers who understand the people and places they serve

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ACTIVATE

Digital health access for rural and underserved communities through telehealth, remote monitoring, and collaborative innovation

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All of Us CTSA-PACER Community Network

Expanding access to health research by connecting diverse communities to one of the nation’s largest data efforts.

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CAMPOS: Advancing STEMM Scholars and Affiliates

Empowering scholars through mentorship and visibility of research

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CAMPSSAH: Advancing Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Scholars and Affiliates

Building a faculty network to empower faculty through mentorship and research visibility.

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Campus Community Book Project

Bringing people together through shared reading and discussion.

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Campus Council on Community and Diversity

Fostering cross-campus collaboration for a more connected UC Davis.

Gary S. May greets his guests at a Feb. 27 reception around the presentation of the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis)

California Reducing Disparities Project

Community-driven strategies to reduce mental health disparities

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Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference

Motivational conference inspiring K-12 students toward college success.

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Chancellor's Achievement Awards

Recognizing service, mentorship, and community leadership that strengthen our evolving university community.

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Community Engaged Consultations in Health

Building partnerships that connect UC Davis with regional communities through education, health, research, and shared purpose.

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Community-Engaged and Community-Based Learning

Trainings created for and with the community to strengthen partnerships, build skills and deepen connection

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Digital Health Equity

Bringing preventive screenings and referrals to underserved communities through digital tools and trusted local partnerships.

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Employee Resource Groups

Creating space for connection, growth, and community among UC Davis faculty and staff.

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Program to Alleviate National Disparities in Ethnic and Minority Immunizations in the Community (PANDEMIC)

Boosting COVID-19 vaccination access and confidence in immigrant communities through trusted, community-led outreach.

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Faculty of California United in Scholarship (FOCUS)

Visible Research through engagement with writing experts

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Hate Free Together

A joint effort by UC Davis, the City of Davis, and Yolo County to prevent hate, foster solidarity, and strengthen community response through shared action.

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Human Rights Initiative

Trauma-informed medical evaluations to support asylum seekers pursuing safety in the United States

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IDARE Committees

Providing schools, colleges and administrative units with tools to create stronger university working and learning spaces.

Lisa Materson and Ellen Hartigan-O'Connor, associate professors of history, read from their new book. (Photo/Karen Nikos-Rose)

The IDEA

Catalyzing innovation in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through collaboration, analysis and dissemination.

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K-16 Regional Education Collaboratives

Strengthening pathways from K-12 to higher education and health careers.

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Medical School Student and Resident Diversity

Explore pathways to medicine—from first inspiration to professional practice.

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Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practice Program

Building new leaders, investing in talent, and growing cultural resiliency through values-driven learning and professional development programs

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Police Accountability Board

Providing independent oversight for campus policing practices.

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Principles of Community

A shared commitment to respect, fairness, and collaboration.

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Principles of Community Awards

Honoring individuals who strengthen our campus culture.

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Redwood SEED Scholars

Expanding access to higher education for neurodiverse students.

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Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS)

Empowering young voices through spoken word and social justice education.

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Archived Projects

Sharing Knowledge to Transform Higher Education

  • UC Davis publishes open-access research, reports, and guides to broaden access to strategies for inclusive practice.
  • Our faculty, staff, and students contribute to national and international conferences, including NCORE, NADOHE, SACNAS, and HACU, advancing conversations on inclusive excellence.
  • Through public scholarship and professional engagement, UC Davis helps shape institutional practices and foster equity in higher education and beyond.
     

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