Providing action and intentionality to our shared Principles. Welcome to a monthly series where each month the Workplace Inclusion and Belonging unit spins the dial and spotlights one of UC ANR Principles of Community and turns intention into action.
Join in the unpacking of a new principle every month, learn practical ways to incorporate these values into our daily work, and read highlighted stories of ANR colleagues making a difference. Whether you’re looking to enrich your experience, build inclusive connections, or simply start your month with purpose, you’ll find motivation and achievable ideas right here.
Let’s move beyond words and create a more vibrant, respectful, and welcoming UC ANR community—one principle, and one action, at a time.
Network of Safety
We strive to create healthy, trusting environments across all UC ANR locations, so all members are safe in their professional community and can securely use digital resources and communication platforms.
“As we work on shaping the culture of our communities, we have to build them with the idea that the first function of community is support.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Actions in the Workplace: Caring for yourself is a vital first step
- Engage in regular training & workshops on issues of the Principles of Community, Cultural Competence, and Inclusion
- Create unit/team systems that promote collaborative engagement of every member
- Provide time for team members to share about their outside work lives and participate in fun team-building activities
- Hold the Principles of Community as the standard for how team members are expected to interact with others
- Display the Principles of Community poster
- Stand/speak up when colleagues' words and actions are not respectful and inclusive of others
- Provide a safe space for colleagues to take a breath or have time to regulate
- Share resources available for mental health support