CrossCheck Live
Roughly a year ago I launched CrossCheck, an online platform I’ve used to change the way we think and talk about equity, diversity and inclusion in the University. My number one goal has been to encourage all of us to “up our game” with respect to our discourse about equity, diversity and inclusion and to insist that we go beyond soundbites, caricatures and slogans. This year I am excited to launch CrossCheck Live. Same CrossCheck commitments—but “live.” This new format will allow us to tap into and dialogue with UCLA’s extraordinary pool of talent, including you.
Title IX: Moving Forward Together
On February 28, the University of California released systemwide records of Title IX investigations conducted between January 2013 and April 2016. Although names were generally redacted to protect the identities of complainants and witnesses, the full investigation reports were provided and are circulating online.
Viewpoint Neutrality
An investigation report completed by UCLA’s Discrimination Prevention Office has leaked to the Daily Bruin and was today produced under a public records request. It’s about a hot button issue: divestment from Israel. For multiple reasons, I’m wary about commenting on a report that we did not publicly release. But misunderstandings are spreading. And if this past year as Vice Chancellor has taught me anything, it is to embrace transparency and to meet challenges head-on.
Trans Photo
You may have already seen it: a photo of smiling college students holding up posters saying, “Get your agenda out of my bathroom!” “There are only two genders!” “Transgenderism is a mental disorder!” I’m hoping that like me, the students in the photograph remain open to change. Perhaps decades later, when this photo resurfaces on some Internet search, they will recall this moment with regret, for having been needlessly cruel.
Dialogue Over Demagoguery
Back in November 2015, someone put up hostile posters that targeted two student organizations — the Muslim Student Association and Students for Justice in Palestine. Although posted anonymously, an outside provocateur named David Horowitz eventually took credit.
Updates from the Chancellor's Advisory Council on Immigration Policy
In March 2017, Chancellor Block took the initiative of creating an advisory council to assess the impact of rapidly changing immigration policies on our campus. Here is a summary of the Council's efforts and results during the short period from March 17 to June 15, 2017.
Call for Applications: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Advisory Board (2017-18)
We will soon be soliciting applications for between 3-5 vacant positions on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Advisory Board for the 2017-2018 academic year. All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are eligible to serve on the Board. To ensure adequate representation, we particularly encourage applications from graduate and professional students. We’re committed to ensuring the SAB represents the full diversity of the UCLA student body.
Faculty Search Committee Briefing
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh has announced that all members of a search committee must receive a Faculty Search Committee Briefing. To RSVP for a faculty search briefing, email Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at FacDiversity@conet.ucla.edu.