Dear Colleagues,
Last week, I shared a message with you about our unwavering values and our compliance with Proposition 209 and federal law. The UC Office of the President has issued a document, accessible from this website, providing more detail and a UC-specific compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) containing preliminary guidance and references to relevant federal and state law and University policy.
I hope that you will find this guidance from the Office of the President useful. It is a good reminder that, in addition to complying with all applicable state and federal laws including California’s Proposition 209, it is also important that we communicate in meaningful ways that demonstrate that at UC Santa Cruz inclusion means a having a welcoming campus where all people can learn, work, engage and thrive, regardless of their background or beliefs.
To quote from this document “The University does not consider race, ethnicity, sex, color, national origin or other protected class status when making admissions, employment, and contracting decisions and has not done so for more than a quarter century. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure that our diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices are fully compliant with both federal and state non-discrimination laws and consistent with applicable University policies. Equally important is our responsibility to ensure that the University is a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all.”
If you are a staff member and have specific questions about how to best communicate about activities or programs, please reach out to your unit leader. If you are a faculty member, please reach out to your dean’s office.
Thanks for all you do for our campus and our community,
Cindy
Cynthia Larive
Chancellor
