EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION CLIMATE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
applications for projects that actively promote and engage UC San Diego’s Principles of Community to enhance the climate of the campus
UC SAN DIEGO PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
The University of California, San Diego is dedicated to learning, teaching, and serving society through education, research, and public service. Our international reputation for excellence is due in large part to the cooperative and entrepreneurial nature of the UC San Diego community. UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to be creative and are rewarded for individual as well as collaborative achievements. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation, and professionalism. These principles of community are vital to the success of the University and the well being of its constituents. UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students are expected to practice these basic principles as individuals and in groups
UC SAN DIEGO PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
- We value each member of the UC San Diego community for his or her individual and unique talents, and applaud all efforts to enhance the quality of campus life. We recognize that each individual’s effort is vital to achieving the goals of the University.
- We affirm each individual’s right to dignity and strive to maintain a climate of justice marked by mutual respect for each other.
- We value the cultural diversity of UC San Diego because it enriches our lives and the University. We celebrate this diversity and support respect for all cultures, by both individuals and the University as a whole.
UC SAN DIEGO PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
- We are a university that adapts responsibly to cultural differences among the faculty, staff, students, and community.
- We acknowledge that our society carries historical and divisive biases based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs. Therefore, we seek to foster understanding and tolerance among individuals and groups, and we promote awareness through education and constructive strategies for resolving conflict.
- We reject acts of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs, and we will confront and appropriately respond to such acts.
UC SAN DIEGO PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
- We affirm the right to freedom of expression at UC San Diego. We promote open expression of our individuality and our diversity within the bounds of courtesy, sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect.
- We are committed to the highest standards of civility and decency toward all. We are committed to promoting and supporting a community where all people can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of abusive or demeaning treatment.
- We are committed to the enforcement of policies that promote the fulfillment of these principles.
UC SAN DIEGO PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
We represent diverse races, creeds, cultures, and social affiliations coming together for the good of the University and those communities we serve. By working together as members of the UC San Diego community, we can enhance the excellence of our institution. These policies include but are not limited to Academic Personnel M015 – The University of California Policy on Faculty Conduct and the Administration of Discipline; The University of California Personnel Policies for Staff Members and UC San Diego Implementing Procedures, Appendix II – Personnel Policies for Senior Managers; the University of California, San Diego Student Conduct Code; UC San Diego House Officer Policy and Procedure Document; and applicable university collective bargaining agreements. For further information or inquiries, contact the Director of the Office of Academic Diversity and Equal Opportunity, the Director of ACCES and the office of Equal Opportunity/Staff Affirmative Action, and/or the Director of the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination. To the extent that any information presented in this document is interpreted as being in conflict with University policies, procedures, or applicable collective bargaining agreements the terms of those University policies, procedures, and agreements shall govern
AWARDS
5-7 Awards of $500 to $2,500 preference to proposals that have the potential to advance systemic changes at UC San Diego that will exert a sustained, powerful influence on fostering understanding and daily practice of the Principles of Community
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Primary audience for the event is UC San Diego campus community. The link between the event and positively elevating our Principles of Community is clear. Event or activity encourages positive and meaningful interaction especially among campus constituents that do not typically engage or interact with one another. Project Leaders/Investigators eligible for climate grants include faculty, students, and staff from UC San Diego. Projects must be able to be completed within 1 year
Paper requirement
5 Page Limit (Double Spaced) [Maximum Doesn’t Mean You Need To Use It All] Significance Innovation Approach Sustainability
SIGNIFICANCE
Does the project address an important problem or a critical barrier to progress in advancing a climate of respect, understanding, and civility at UC San Diego? Does the project actively engage one or more of the Principles of Community? If the aims of the project are achieved, how will campus climate improve at UC San Diego?
INNOVATION
Does the application propose novel approaches to improving climate through the active engagement of the Principles of Community at UC San Diego?
Does the application significantly and positively promote our Principles of Community?
APPROACH
Are the overall strategy, methodology, and analyses well-reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the project?
Are the project leaders/investigators and collaborators well suited to the project?
Have the project leaders/investigators and/or collaborators demonstrated how their background and skills will address and improve diversity at UC San Diego?
SUSTAINABILITY
What is the potential for continued support from non VC-EDI sources?
Have the project leaders/investigators sought out additional funds to implement the project?
What other funds (departmental, divisional, gift, grant) are already committed to this project?
Will this project have a life beyond the funding provided by this award?
Could this project potentially bring in additional funds to UCSD from other sources?
Paper distributes
Background (1 page max) • Statement of the problem • Significance of the work and key outcome(s) What is the issue? How will the situation be different after this activity?
Program Narrative and Impact (2 pages max) • A description of the proposed project, program, or pilot • Project/program aim(s) and goal(s) [What do you want to accomplish?] • Methods [How will you do it?] • Any collaborative partnership proposed including all co-investigators • Description how your project will actively support one or more of the Principles of Community (reference specific principles)
Program Evaluation (1 page max) • A description of how you will assess and analyze the success of the project/program • Budget and Justification (1 page max) • Brief explanation of how the funds will be used • Is the budget reasonable and well thought out? How will you know you achieved what you wanted to accomplish? How will you spend the money?
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