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 UC San Diego;

• To work in conjunction with and in support of the LGBT Resource Center and other appropriate departments to inform and educate the entire UC San Diego 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 UC San Diego.

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 UC San Diego Principles of Community; the ability to serve at least 5 hours a quarter to attend full committee and subcommittee meetings; and sensitivity to issues of gender identity, sexual orientation and diversity.

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

If you are interested in serving as the Co-chair of the committee, please document this on the application. An application may be downloaded at:
http://lgbt.ucsd.edu/documents/GISOI%20Application.pdf

Please return your completed application to GISOI, c/o Glynda Davis, MC 0005, no later than October 2, 2011.

Decisions will be communicated by October 30, 2011.

Lia Friedman and Davey Smith, Co-Chairs, Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Issues