We recently invited all academics and staff at UC San Diego to self-identify their disability status in observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October.
We encourage and remind you to participate in all forms of self-identification by providing easy-to-follow links for each area. This information helps us meet required reporting requirements associated with grants, accreditation bodies, and federal reporting. It also allows us to gain insights into UC San Diego’s collective diversity, better understand the broad experiences of our employees, and support our efforts to develop inclusive programming and initiatives that foster a sense of belonging across our community. As a reminder, you are able to update this information year-round:
Ethnicity
Access the form » (scroll down to select Ethnic Groups)
Disability
Access the form »
Veteran
Access the form »
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Access the form »
Self-identification is voluntary and confidential, and is not used as the basis for any employment decisions. The information collected is used for statistical reporting to the federal government, accreditation bodies and grant-awarding agencies, as well as for internal benchmarking and review.
As shared in our previous campus notice, self-identification is encouraged in our shared responsibility of safeguarding the civil rights of individuals who seek to participate in our university’s wide range of activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has access to the status information that employees have provided?
Self-ID status is considered confidential employee information. Your name and employee number are removed when used for reporting purposes.
How is this data utilized?
Each year the university is required to conduct various analyses of its workforce and develop an Affirmative Action Plan. The information being requested is critical to these analyses and reporting requirements.
What if I decline to state my status?
The invitation to self-identify your status is voluntary, and every employee has the option of choosing the "I DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER" option. Selecting this option will not affect your employment status.
Where can I find information about self-identification on Blink? Learn more about self-identification »
If you have any questions about self-identification, please contact Equal Opportunity Services at (858) 534-3694, or by email at eosaa@ucsd.edu.
