SUBJECT:

Diversity Education Training Team

Chancellor Atkinson and other UCSD leadership have identified the need to
expand cultural awareness among members of the UCSD workforce--in order to
ensure a climate of respect and fairness for all employees, and to enable
the productivity of those who contribute each day to the work of this
University.

Addressing this need represents a strong commitment by the Chancellor and
Vice Chancellors to offer an educational forum that will be of prime
benefit to the members of the UCSD workforce.

Accordingly, the UCSD campus, in collaboration with the Offices of Human
Resources and Staff Affirmative Action, is initiating a Diversity Education
Program to increase awareness and appreciation of our workplace diversity
and to build a cultural climate that affirms and supports UCSD's diversity
principles and goals. This program is based on the cultural competence
model and will be implemented through the collaborative efforts of UCSD's
leadership and staff. The Robins Training and Development Group, a
California-based external consultant, will work with UCSD to achieve the
goals of this program.

A major component of the Diversity Education Program, critical to its
success, is the Diversity Education Training Team. Its members, after
being trained, will be responsible for working in teams to provide training
in cultural competence to UCSD employees across the campus. For persons
interested in being part of the Diversity Education Training Team and
serving as trainers, there are 50 openings in a five day (all day)
Diversity Education Training course to be held on October 26, 27, 30, 31
and November 1, 1995. The training will be conducted by the Robins
Training and Development Group at no charge to the persons selected to
participate. Attendance for the duration of the course (all five days) is
mandatory in order to become a trainer.

No prior training experience is required to become a Diversity Education
trainer; however, individuals must have, among other skills, good
communication and experience in leading and working with groups or teams
and making presentations to groups. Those possessing these skills are
encouraged to apply.

In addition to the commitment to participate in the five full-day Diversity
Education training course, there must be a commitment to devote between 15
to 45 hours over the subsequent 12- months delivering Diversity Education
training. Thus, interested persons should discuss the time commitment for
serving as trainers with their supervisors and obtain approval for release
time in advance.

If you are interested in becoming a Diversity Education trainer, please:

1)  Complete the attached Applicant Questionnaire and forward via
   U.S. mail to:

     The Robins Training and Development Group
     8306 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 701-9
     Beverly Hills, CA 90211

   All questionnaires must be received no later than the close of
   business on August 25, 1995.

2)  Ask your supervisor and one colleague from a UCSD department
   other than your own each to complete the attached Endorsement
   Form and forward via U.S. mail to:

     The Robins Training and Development Group
     8306 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 701-9
     Beverly Hills, CA 90211

   All forms must be received no later than the close of business on
   August 25, 1995.

An interview panel will meet with interested candidates within four weeks
following the application deadline to provide additional information and
select the 50 prospective trainers. Locations, dates and times for these
interviews will be announced in a timely manner prior to the meetings.

If you wish additional information on the cultural competence model, goals
of the Diversity Education Program or background on the Robins Training and
Development Group, please refer to the summary of the Diversity Education
Program on InfoPath. Once you access InfoPath, you may select "Campus
Resources and Services," then "Staff-Administrative Departments," then
"Human Resources and Personnel," then "Online Information and Services,"
then "Other Related Services and Information," and then "Diversity
Education Program for the University of California, San Diego." Or, you
may enter the Universal Resource Location (URL) address,
http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/online/etc/diversity/.

If you have any questions about the Diversity Education Program or this
announcement, please contact Lana Brenes, Director of Staff Education and
Development at extension 44890 or via electronic mail at brenesl@ucsd.edu.

Thank you for your interest in this vital new program for the UCSD campus.

Rogers Davis Assistant Vice Chancellor

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1) What does diversity mean to you? How has diversity influenced
you?

2) Why do you think a diversity education program is important to
UCSD?

3) What strengths do you have that will help you be an effective
trainer?

4) Describe some situations where you helped groups solve problems?

5) Tell us about your experience in making presentations to groups.

6) Tell us about your experience in facilitating group interaction,
including responding to difficult or challenging situations.

7) How would those who know you describe you and the contribution
you make at work?

8) Describe your point of view regarding the representation of
different groups and cultures in the workplace.

9) Describe three primary issues that, in your opinion, confront us
as a society regarding human relations, including issues of race
and gender.

10) Although it is not required, if you have experience in receiving
or providing diversity education or training, please tell us
about it.

11) Why do you want to be a Diversity Education trainer?

I understand in making this application to be a Diversity Education
trainer, if selected, I will be expected to complete approximately 40
hours of Diversity Education training and to contribute a minimum of
15 to 45 hours over a 12-month period delivering Diversity Education
training.

___________________________  _________________________
Name (please print)         Department

___________  ______________  _______________________
Mail Code    Extension     Electronic Mail Address

___________________________  _________________
Signature             Date

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Name of Endorser:_____________________________________________________

Address:_____________________Telephone #:___________________

1) Capacity in which you know the applicant:
    ____Supervisor   ____Colleague

2) Length of time you have known the applicant:_____________________

3) How would you describe the applicant and the contribution he/she
makes at work?

4) In your view, what are the applicant's key strengths,
particularly in dealing with people of diverse backgrounds?

5) Based on your experience with the applicant, how will he/she
contribute to the success of the Diversity Education Program?

______________________________  _________________
Signature               Date

Supervisors only: I understand in submitting this endorsement that I
agree to the applicant's commitment to attend the 40 hours of
Diversity Education training on October 26-31 and November 1, 1995 and
to contribute 15 to 45 hours over a 12- month period delivering
Diversity Education training.

______________________________  _________________
Supervisor's Signature         Date