CAMPUS NOTICE
 

CHANCELLOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON GENDER IDENTITY
AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION ISSUES (GISOI)

September 24, 2009


ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UCSD

SUBJECT:    Call for Nominations for CACGISOI

The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Issues (CACGISOI) is seeking nominations of faculty, staff and students to serve on the Committee. Formed in 1994, CACGISOI is an administrative body of UC San Diego faculty, staff and students with a charge:

  • To identify and analyze the needs and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and intersex (LGBTI) staff, faculty and students, alumnae/alumni, and affiliates at UCSD;

  • To work in conjunction with and in support of the LGBT Center and other appropriate departments to inform and educated the entire UCSD community about the issues that affect LGBTI community; and

  • To advise and make recommendations for policies, procedures and practices that would improve conditions for the LGBTI community at UCSD.

This charge is in accord with the University of California's nondiscrimination policy, which states, “…nor does the University discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. This policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities, and application for or treatment in University employment.”

Selection criteria for the Committee include:

  • Demonstrated support of the UCSD Principles of Community.

  • The ability to serve at least 5 hours a quarter to attend full committee and subcommittee meetings.

  • Sensitivity to issues of gender identity, sexual orientation and diversity.

CACGISOI meets once during each quarter and the subcommittees meet somewhat more frequently.

An application may be downloaded at:

http://lgbt.ucsd.edu/documents/GISOI%20Application%20Sep2009.pdf Please return your completed application to GISOI, c/o Glynda Davis, MC 0005 no later than October 2, 2009.

Decisions will be communicated by October 30, 2009.


Anya Gallaccio & James Stascavage, Co-Chairs,
Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Issues