Community Messages
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 about inclusive excellence from campus leadership.
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
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
Strengthening UCI’s Community: Observance of LGBTQ+ Month in June
Vice Provost Douglas M. Haynes
May 20, 2019
Hate Crime in San Diego
Chancellor Howard Gillman
April 29, 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
Visit Inclusive Milestones to view a timeline of campus actions that support inclusive excellence.