The UC ANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council is currently seeking nominations to fill several open positions.
The DEI Advisory Council has played a crucial role in shaping the policies and initiatives that have enhanced the hiring process and addressed pay equity within UC ANR. As a council member, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the organization, including Employee Resource Groups, to develop recommendations for senior leadership that foster inclusivity and equity.
You may nominate yourself, a colleague or any UC ANR staff or academic member.
Membership criteria:
- Demonstrated experience and/or interest in advocating for change and advancing DEI initiatives.
- Experience or willingness to engage in efforts to drive organizational change within UC ANR.
- The council seeks to represent the diverse communities of UC ANR and California, prioritizing inclusion of individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation and ability groups.
- Membership includes a balance of staff and academics from a variety of UC ANR offices and programs, with geographical representation from both northern and southern California, as well as urban and rural areas.
Before submitting a nomination, please confirm that the nominee is interested in serving on the council.
For details on member responsibilities and the council's mission and vision, visit:
DEI Advisory Council Mission Statement and Vision (https://ucanr.edu/sites/PSU/files/358281.pdf).
Submit nominations to deiadvcouncil@ucanr.edu following the attached form with the subject line: "Nomination for DEI Advisory Council."
Nomination timeline:
Deadline for nominations: Oct. 20
Application review: Oct. 21-28
Council recommendations: Oct. 29
Final recommendations to UC ANR leadership: Oct. 30-31
We look forward to receiving your nominations and continuing our collective efforts to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive UC ANR.
For further information, please contact:
Jairo Diaz, DEI Advisory Council Chair: jdiazr@ucanr.edu
Ricardo Vela, DEI Advisory Council Chair-elect: rvela@ucanr.edu
Keith Nathaniel, DEI Advisory Council Past Chair: kcnathaniel@ucanr.edu
Elizabeth Moon, Director of Workplace Inclusion & Belonging: emoon@ucanr.edu
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