Inclusion
For more than a decade, UCI has taken a university-wide approach to equity, diversity and inclusion. Led by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this charge is about dismantling the systemic barriers of racism and discrimination that have too long been the norm in higher learning and our broader communities. The Office serves the campus priorities and is committed to a transformative, whole university effort grounded in our values: expect equity, support diversity, practice inclusion and honor free speech. UCI’s powerful vision of inclusiveness and change is supported through a dedication to ensuring accountability, providing training and education, conducting responsive research and building sustainable partnerships.
Resources
Find links to information and events on and off campus including language guides, HR practices, reading suggestions, events, videos, affinity groups, and more.
IE Moments
Submission Form
Submit your inclusive excellence idea. It could be a story, a resource, an event, or anything else that highlights or inspires inclusive excellence.
Past IE Moments
2022 Presentation
These IE Moments were shared at a past OVPTL Townhall. See what you misses or revisit the information for a refresher.
Committee Annual Report
What does the workgroup do? Here you will find a brief overview as well as an extended version of our annual report.
Meet the Committee
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Dedra Butler
dmbutler@uci.edu
Co-Chair
Lead the committee in all activities
Danny Mann
email@uci.edu
Co-Chair
Lead the committee in all activities
Tyra Wright
email@uci.edu
Intranet Website
Develop and maintain content
Michelle Foley
email@uci.edu
Intranet Website
Develop and maintain content
Eric Vue
email@uci.edu
Inclusive Excellence Survey
Develop survey to assess staff climate and support student worker exit interviews
Jerry McMillan
email@uci.edu
Inclusive Excellence Moments
Manage submissions and schedule presentations of IE Moments shared during Town Hall meetings
Bo Choi
email@uci.edu
Inclusive Excellence Moments
Manage submissions and schedule presentations of IE Moments shared during Town Hall meetings
Carlos Martinez
email@uci.edu
Inclusive Excellence Moments
Manage submissions and schedule presentations of IE Moments shared during Town Hall meetings
Theresa Nguyen
email@uci.edu
IE Resources and Protocols
Develop Resource Guide & Inclusive Hiring/Promotion Protocols
Shohreh Bozorgmehri
email@uci.edu
IE Resources and Protocols
Develop Resource Guide & Inclusive Hiring/Promotion Protocols
Mario Quintero Salazar
email@uci.edu
Annual Report & Accountability
Establish and report on accountability measures and committee outcomes
Inclusive Excellence
Training Opportunities & Resources
Find links to information and events on and off campus including language guides, HR practices, reading suggestions, events, videos, affinity groups, and more.
UCI Campus Resources
- UCI Training (UCLC)
- UC Ethical Values and Conduct (30 minutes)
- Doug Haynes – Office of Inclusive Excellence: https://inclusion.uci.edu/
- Exploring Anti-Black Racism Through Courses, https://inclusion.uci.edu/2020/08/17/exploring-anti-black-racism-through-courses/
- Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program – I highly recommend this course. I still need to finish the second half, but even the first half was very informational and very eye opening. –ECV
- UCI Black Thriving Initiative (@ Doug Haynes)
https://inclusion.uci.edu/uci-black-thriving-initiative/
- See above “Exploring Anti-Black Racism Through Courses”
- Disability Service Center
- UCI Advance Programs for Equity and Diversity: https://inclusion.uci.edu/advance/resources/
- LGBT Resource Center workshops: https://lgbtrc.uci.edu/programs-and-events/workshops1.php
- UCI Diversity Affinity Groups – http://www.oeod.uci.edu/resources/affinity.php
- What Matters to Me and Why Series
- UCI Great Big Read
- The Welcome Table with Sydney and Tatum
- Campus Groups – Events
Discussion Topics
- Help in student interactions
- Mobilize the whole university to promote Black student success, degree completion, and advancement in UCI’s academic programs, https://inclusion.uci.edu/2020/08/13/mission-mobilizing-whole-university/
- Knowledge of systemic racism
- https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ – BLM Website
- What it means to practice inclusion
- The Impact of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
YouTube, Ted Talks, & Videos
- The 2%: Navigating UCI as a Black Student – Anteater TV, https://youtu.be/eRTIWvPEesM
- Inclusion UCI – Spotlight Series
- Amplify Womxn of UCI: Hearing Our Stories – https://apw.uci.edu/amplify-womxn-of-uci/
- How I’m fighting bias in algorithms (Joy Buolamwini), https://youtu.be/UG_X_7g63rY
- Race the House we Live in, https://youtu.be/mW764dXEI_8
- Marley Dias talks Institutional Racism, https://youtu.be/4M-5V8uUtKA
- Let’s get to the root of racial injustice, Megan Ming Francis, https://youtu.be/-aCn72iXO9s
10 Steps Businesses Can Take To Improve Diversity And Inclusion In The Workforce – https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2020/07/21/10-steps-businesses-can-take-to-improve-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workforce/#4e0edb67343e
Group Learning
OVPTL - Friday reading group for Racial Justice
Friday Reading Group Statement of purpose: Our purpose is to advance understanding of racial justice and equity through open discussion, in order to move from awareness to anti-racist advocacy. Even if you’ve not attended before, you are invited and welcome. We facilitate this group, but we depend on you to guide it.
Please contact Trace or Mario for additional information.
Movies & Documentaries
- 13th – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6IXQbXPO3I&ab_channel=moviemaniacsDE
- Just Mercy – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures
- Hidden Figures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfrDhgUMGI&ab_channel=20thCenturyStudios
- Milk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF05_CB81c0&ab_channel=MovieclipsClassicTrailers
Books & Articles
- 27 Essential Cookbooks by Black Chefs, Authors and Historians https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/shopping/articles/essential-cookbooks-black-chefs-authors-historians
- Glossary: Foundational Concepts & Affirming Language https://edib.harvard.edu/dib-glossary
Talking about Race - Smithsonian
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
IE Past Moments
These IE Moments were shared at a past OVPTL Townhall. See what you misses or revisit the information for a refresher.
- 2022 Presentations
- Past Handouts