Bringing the Principles of Community to Life
Each year, Aggies across UC Davis locations in California and beyond celebrate the Principles of Community—our shared commitment to valuing both individual differences and common ground while fostering an inclusive, intellectually vibrant community. We invite you and your teams to host events and activities that center these principles, reaffirming our dedication to civility, respect, and belonging.
This page will be updated with tools and resources to support your efforts. Check back for updates, and let’s continue building a welcoming and inclusive UC Davis together!
Principles of Community E-Course
Most employees complete this course during onboarding, but it’s always a great time for a refresher.
Inclusive Communication Resources
Find guidance from our Strategic Communications team on fostering respectful and effective communication.
Explore resources for accessibility and inclusivity in communications
Accessibility Resources
Learn how to create events and materials that are inclusive and accessible to all.
Principles in Action Grants
Registered student organizations can apply for funding to support events that bring the Principles of Community to life.
Team-building Ideas and Projects
- Print Posters & Signing Displays: We’ll be providing posters of the Principles for display, along with signing opportunities to engage your community.
- SWAG & Art Kits: We’re creating giveaways, including art kits, that you can request to distribute to your teams.
- Ideas & Activity Guides: Looking for inspiration? We’ll be sharing ideas and activities to help you incorporate the Principles at your site.
Ideas for creating a "Principles of Community" moment for your friends and colleagues
Here are some ways to engage with the Principles of Community during the week:
- Bring coffee, snacks, and copies of the Principles of Community to a team meeting.
- While sharing food in community, do a “Principles of Community” break where you ask folks to share some way they incorporate the Principles into their daily practice.
- Host a potluck where colleagues or friends bring dishes that represent traditions or culture that are important to them.
- Take a sentence from the Principles of Community and ask folks to comment on what it means to them.
- Play the newest Principles of Community video at a meeting (remote or in person).
- Create your own Principles of Community "watch party" by attending a virtual event with friends or colleagues.
Have you created memorable Principles of Community moment? Email a description or photo to diversityinclusion@ucdavis.edu.