Community Messages and National Commentary
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The Office of Inclusive Excellence drives UCI’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This mission is supported by campus leadership.
Below is an archive of recent community messages and national commentary about inclusive excellence from campus leadership.
Community Messages
Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy
Vice Chancellor Dyonne Bergeron
November 7, 2023
Native American Heritage Month
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Rodrigo Lazo
November 3, 2022
Statement on Iran
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Rodrigo Lazo
October 24, 2022
Supreme Court’s Consequential Decision
Chancellor Howard Gillman
June 24, 2022
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities
Chancellor Howard Gillman
June 9, 2022
Celebrating Pride Month
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 1, 2022
Presidential Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation - Systemwide Review
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 27, 2022
Confronting Violent Extremism
Chancellor Howard Gillman
May 16, 2022
To Be Black and Safe - Reflections on the Buffalo Mass Shooting
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 16, 2022
Honoring Jewish Heritage Month in May 2022
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 5, 2022
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2022
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 2, 2022
2022 Women's History Month
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
March 3, 2022
2022 UCI Community Safety Survey
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
February 15, 2022
UCI Black Thriving: Making a New Black History
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
February 1, 2022
Celebrating Black History Month at the University of California
University of California President Michael V. Drake
February 1, 2022
In Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes and Vice Chancellor Willie L. Banks
January 13, 2022
Sandra Campero Named Inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor, Community Engagement and Development
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
December 9, 2021
Listening and Learning: Follow Up to Rittenhouse Trial Verdict Message
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
November 22, 2021
The Rittenhouse Trial Verdict in Wisconsin Today
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
November 19, 2021
UCI Named 2021 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
October 27, 2021
In Observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
October 11, 2021
Free Speech in Our Scholarly Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 30, 2021
UCI is Part of a New National Consortium on Latino Humanities Studies
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
September 23, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
September 15, 2021
DACA Ruling in Texas - We Are Inextricably Bound Together as Members of the UCI Community
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
July 20, 2021
Juneteenth 2021
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 18, 2021
Resurgence of Anti-Semitism
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 3, 2021
Pride Month 2021
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 1, 2021
After the Fierce Urgency of Now Passes - Message on George Floyd Commemoration
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 25, 2021
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at UCI
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
April 26, 2021
Statement on the April 15 FedEx Facility Shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
April 22, 2021
Community Statement on Chauvin Verdict
Associate Dean Sameer Ashar and Dean and Chancellor's Professor of Law L. Song Richardson
April 20, 2021
UC commends Chauvin murder trial verdict
UC President Michael V. Drake
April 20, 2021
Chauvin Guilty Verdict & Campus Resources
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Rameen Talesh
April 20, 2021
Today's Guilty Verdict in the Chauvin Trial
Chancellor Howard Gillman
April 20, 2021
Daunte Wright – A Death in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
April 16, 2021
UC statement on the tragic killing of Daunte Wright
UC President Michael V. Drake
April 13, 2021
UCI’s Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Chancellor Howard Gillman
March 17, 2021
Inclusive Excellence Term Chair Call for Nominations
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
March 17, 2021
A Message on Anti-Asian Discrimination
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
March 15, 2021
UCI Receives SEA Change Bronze Award from AAAS
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
January 12, 2021
Take the Pledge!
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
October 14, 2020
Free Speech in Our Scholarly Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 7, 2020
Fall 2020 Inclusive Excellence Opportunities
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
September 28, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month: UCI as a Latinx Thriving University
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
September 22, 2020
Introducing the UCI Black Thriving Initiative
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
August 24, 2020
An Act of Solidarity
Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion
August 23, 2020
Building a Culture Where Black People Thrive: Resources for Confronting Anti-Blackness
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
August 6, 2020
Public Safety at UCI
Chancellor Howard Gillman
August 6, 2020
Pride: Bending the Arc of the Moral Universe
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 30, 2020
Why Juneteenth Matters in 2020
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 19, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Chancellor Howard Gillman
June 18, 2020
Inclusive Excellence and the UCI Police Department
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
CFO and Vice Chancellor Ronald Cortez
Chief of Police Elizabeth "Liz" Griffin
June 9, 2020
Message on Anti-Black Racism
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 28, 2020
Recognizing Mentorship and Achievement at UCI
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
May 20, 2020
Zoombombing Incident Update
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
April 21, 2020
Funding Call for Senate Faculty to Advance Equity During COVID-19 | Due May 15, 2020
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
April 14, 2020
Office of Inclusive Excellence Spring Newsletter
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
April 2, 2020
UCI Community Members Encouraged to Participate in the U.S. Census
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
March 30, 2020
Formal Review of Proposed Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
March 26, 2020
Reaffirmation of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy
Chancellor Howard Gillman
February 24, 2020
Inclusivity during difficult times
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
February 14, 2020
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on filing Supreme Court brief on DACA
UC President Janet Napolitano
September 27, 2019
Free Speech in Our Scholarly Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 26, 2019
Hate Crime in San Diego
Chancellor Howard Gillman
April 29, 2019
Strengthening UCI’s Community: Observance of LGBTQ+ Month in June
Vice Provost Douglas M. Haynes
May 20, 2019
Fortifying Our Campus Community by Confronting Extremism and Hate
Vice Provost Douglas M. Haynes
March 18, 2019
Gender Recognition Act Update and Next Steps
Chancellor Howard Gillman
March 12, 2019
Additional Information on UCI Minority Serving Institution Fellowship
Vice Provost Frances Leslie and Vice Provost Douglas M. Haynes
February 14, 2019
Update on our efforts to enhance the African American Experience at UCI
Vice Provost Douglas M. Haynes and Interim Vice Chancellor Edgar J. Dormitorio
February 7, 2019
Reaffirmation of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy
Chancellor Howard Gillman
January 24, 2019
Campus Commitment to Supporting Undocumented Students
Vice Provost Douglas M. Haynes
January 17, 2019
Gender Recognition Act (California Senate Bill 179)
Chancellor Howard Gillman
November 15, 2018
Reaffirmation of Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Offenses
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 29, 2018
Hope Through Strengthening Community
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
October 28, 2018
A Message from the Chancellor: Today's Events in Pittsburgh
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 27, 2018
Free Speech in Our Scholarly Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 28, 2018
UC Irvine Piloting Program to Hire Diverse STEM Faculty
Diverse Issues in Higher Education by Sarah Wood
August 3, 2018
Important Message Regarding Francisco J. Ayala
Chancellor Howard Gillman
June 28, 2018
Reminder of Reporting Responsibility
Chancellor Howard Gillman
February 12, 2018
Reaffirmation of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy
Chancellor Howard Gillman
January 25, 2018
Introducing UCI Confronting Extremism
Chancellor Howard Gillman and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Enrique Lavernia
October 24, 2017
Reaffirmation of Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Offenses
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 23, 2017
Unauthorized Poster Distribution
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
October 18, 2017
Tragic Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 3, 2017
In Support of Undocumented Members of Our Campus Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 5, 2017
Yesterday's Events in Charlottesville
Chancellor Howard Gillman
August 13, 2017
UCI Named Hispanic-Serving Institution for 2017-18
Chancellor Howard Gillman
May 22, 2017
Standing Together Against Hate and Anti-Semitism
Chancellor Howard Gillman
February 28, 2017
Impact of Presidential Executive Order on Graduate Recruitment
Vice Provost and Graduate Dean Frances Leslie
February 7, 2017
Guidance on the Executive Order Affecting Visa Processes and Entry into the United States
Chancellor Howard Gillman
January 28, 2017
UCI Among Top Universities for Upward Mobility
Chancellor Howard Gillman
January 18, 2017
Reaffirmation of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy
Chancellor Howard Gillman
January 11, 2017
University of California Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community
University of California President Janet Napolitano
November 30, 2016
Fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the community
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Thomas Parham
November 22, 2016
Reaffirming Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence at UCI
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
November 21, 2016
Honoring and Respecting Free Speech
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Thomas Parham
October 28, 2016
Campus Posting
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
October 25, 2016
Higher Ground: The Alignment of UCI’s Policies, Principles, and Programs with the UC Regents’ Principles Against Intolerance
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
October 21, 2016
Anteater Insights: Douglas M. Haynes
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
October 21, 2016
Inclusive excellence and faculty recruitments
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Enrique Lavernia
October 18, 2016
Annual Message on Free Speech in Our Scholarly Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 23, 2016
Principles Against Intolerance
Chancellor Howard Gillman
August 5, 2016
Remarks: UCI Orlando Strong Vigil
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
June 15, 2016
Anteater Insights: Douglas M. Haynes - Asian American and Pacific Heritage
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
May 3, 2016
Free Speech and Mutual Respect
Chancellor Howard Gillman
April 29, 2016
Anteater Insights - Douglas M. Hayes - Commemorating Caesar Chavez's Birthday
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
March 22, 2016
New Guidelines for Addressing Race and Gender Equity in Academic Programs
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
February 17, 2016
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy Update
Chancellor Howard Gillman
February 16, 2016
Anteater Insights: Douglas M. Haynes - Black History Month
Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Douglas Haynes
February 2, 2016
Formation of the Office of Inclusive Excellence
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Enrique Lavernia
January 20, 2016
Formation of the Department of African American Studies
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Enrique Lavernia
January 22, 2016
We Stand Together
Chancellor Howard Gillman
December 8, 2015
Sex Offence Policy
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 8, 2015
Free Speech in our Scholarly Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 24, 2015
Formation of a Task Force on Ensuring a Positive Climate for the Campus' African American Community
Chancellor Howard Gillman
January 30, 2015
New Sex Offense Policy
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 8, 2014
Free Speech and Civility
Chancellor Howard Gillman
October 1, 2014
Inclusive Excellence
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Howard Gillman
September 25, 2014
Diversity Statement
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Howard Gillman
June 19, 2014
National Commentary
Forbes | The Other California: The Persistence Of Anti-Black Hate Crimes
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes July 7, 2022
Forbes | The Meaning Of Juneteenth: Freedom Without Safety
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes June 14, 2022
OC Register| 54 years after Martin Luther King, Jr.’s visit to Orange County
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes January 17, 2022
Voice of OC | Opinion: Haynes: A Tale of Two Counties: Anti-Black Hate Crimes in Orange County
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
October 27, 2021
Forbes |America - The Unsafe
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
September 8, 2021
The Sacramento Bee | Can Black people thrive in California? Education, prison disparities show legacy of racism
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 13, 2021
The Hill | California comes to terms with the costs and consequences of slavery
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 9, 2021
Forbes | From Royal Fairytale To Banishment: Policing The Racial Boundaries Of The Royal Family
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
March 31, 2021
Forbes | The First Is Always Last: The Scarcity Of Black CEOs In Corporate America
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
February 27, 2021
Forbes | Reparations Matter: Accountability Begins With Understanding
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
February 27, 2021
Forbes | MLK Day: Putting Our Conscience To Work To Promote Human Dignity
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
January 8, 2021
Cal Matters | A call for a California higher education compact for Black people
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
December 21, 2020
Forbes | This Time Was Supposed To Be Different
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
December 21, 2020
Forbes | Kobe Bryant And George Floyd: America’s Tragedy And Horror In Two Lives
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
December 9, 2020
Diverse Issues in Higher Education | Say Their Names, But Not the N-Word
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
September 30, 2020
The Hill | The arc of the Black protest tradition: John Lewis and BLM
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
August 28, 2020
OC Register | Policing the air out of us: Douglas Haynes
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
June 13, 2020
Insight into Diversity | Why Our Nation’s Colleges and Universities Must Confront Extremism
Vice Chancellor Douglas M. Haynes
October 16, 2019