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OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND CAMPUS LIFE
April 24, 2024
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ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO (Including UC San Diego Health)
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Reaffirming Our Principles of Community
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UC San Diego is committed to fostering a climate of cooperation, empathy and professionalism in which all members of our community feel valued and respected. This commitment is reflected in our Principles of Community, which reinforce our shared responsibility to cultivate a respectful, inclusive campus, in which all students, staff, and faculty can fully participate.
The annual student organization-sponsored Justice in Palestine Week will take place May 6 through May 9, 2024, and Peace in Israel Week, also sponsored by student organizations, will take place from May 13 through May 16, 2024. These events have occurred for many years during the same time period. However, in light of current events, we want to remind everyone about our expectations as embodied in the Principles that free expression and treatment of one another are to be conducted within the bounds of courtesy and physical safety, and honoring the inherent dignity within one another. We must remain mindful of the impact our words and actions have on our fellow Tritons.
Freedom of Expression
As a public university, we encourage open dialogue, the free exchange of scholarly ideas, and thoughtful debate as both fundamental cornerstones of academic freedom and as part of our commitment to uphold freedom of speech protected by the U.S. Constitution. While nearly all speech is legally protected, maintaining a welcoming campus climate depends upon every member of the community treating every other member of the community with dignity and respect.
Policy Violations
Tritons Belong
To promote ongoing learning, enhanced understanding and deepened compassion among our campus community, UC San Diego has created the “Tritons Belong” initiative. This initiative aims to educate, foster respectful dialogue, and promote connection among members of our campus community in challenging times. We encourage you to participate in these excellent webinars and in-person discussions as a reminder that we are all part of one Triton community. Videos are posted online for viewing shortly after the events for review and continued learning, and additional resources on free speech are provided as well.
Available Resources
On a public university campus with a rich diversity of people and perspectives, students and community members will inevitably be confronted with unsettling views and opinions. For Tritons who feel that they need extra help, we encourage you to seek support and resources for students, faculty and staff from the many campus partners who are here to help you.
Thank You
UC San Diego is a world-renowned, top-tier university and a phenomenal place to learn, work and grow because of each and every one of you. We deeply appreciate your shared commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment that respects, supports and takes care of all of our diverse community members. As we navigate the remainder of this academic year, let us do so with empathy, compassion and understanding, with our core values and shared purpose driving our words and actions. Thank you, Tritons.
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Elizabeth H. Simmons
Executive Vice Chancellor
Becky R. Petitt
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Alysson M. Satterlund
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life
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