Division of Equity & Inclusion, UC Berkeley

🌟 Join our diverse team at University of California, Berkeley! 🌟 Explore both staff and student positions: Staff Positions: 💡 Student Equity and Success Counselor (Job ID - #65747) at Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) 💡 Housing Disability Specialist (Job ID - #64460) at the Disabled Students Program 💡 Supervisor for Testing Accommodations (Job ID - #66273) at the Disabled Students Program 💡 Disability Specialist 3 (Job ID - #67101) at the Disabled Students Program 💡 Assistant Director for African-American Student Development (Job ID - #67571) at the Center for Educational Justice & Community Engagement 💡 Black Success Academic Counselor (Job ID - #67851) at the Educational Opportunity Program Student Positions: 💡 The Educational Opportunity Program STEM Coordinator Internship 💡 Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) Media Marketing Intern 🔗 Join our team now! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gDaBTRkj #UCBerkeley #JobOpportunities 🚀

🌟 Thriving Community Spotlight: August 🌟 Meet Nseke Ngilbus, a transfer student and recent UC Berkeley graduate who found his place through the support of Stiles Hall, Fung Fellowship at UC Berkeley, and NAVCAL. From learning the hidden curriculum of Berkeley to thriving as a design researcher, these programs helped Nseke navigate challenges and achieve his goals. Now, as he returns for his Master’s in Information Management Systems, he’s focused on connecting the communities that helped him succeed. 🔗 Read more about Nseke and his journey at UC Berkeley here: https://bit.ly/4dv4qbB #ThrivingAtBerkeley #CommunitySpotlight #TransferStudentSuccess

🎨 Art has the power to unite and spark meaningful conversations. The Campus Murals Committee (CMC) is dedicated to reflecting UC Berkeley’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) through vibrant murals. These works of art will serve as symbols of unity, representing the diversity and spirit of our campus community. 🖌️ Learn more about the CMC and submit your mural ideas for the Social Sciences Building Breezeway here: https://bit.ly/4dR76jH Deadline for idea submissions is Fri. 10/4! 📸: Allan Recalde #DEIBJ #mural #submitdesigns

✨ August Staff Spotlight: Meet Anna Hilke, the Director of the Re-entry Student Program - UC Berkeley !🌟 As Director, Anna is dedicated to supporting the re-entry student community, ensuring they feel connected and aware of the resources available to them. She’s passionate about her role and loves working with such a driven and impressive group of students. Learn more about Anna and her work here: https://bit.ly/4dieFAc #ReentryStudents #UCBerkeley #Director

🎉 Dr. Gina Ann Garcia, a leading scholar in Latinx studies and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), has been appointed as the inaugural Faculty Director of Latinx Thriving Initiatives at UC Berkeley! 🌟 Dr. Garcia's groundbreaking work has significantly shaped our understanding of how HSIs can best serve Latinx students, and her leadership in this new role will undoubtedly drive impactful change at UC Berkeley and beyond. 🧑🏫✨ Check out the full article to learn more about her vision here: https://bit.ly/3WLKHgG #LatinxThriving #HigherEd #EquityInEducation ¿Qué pasa, HSIs? with Dr. Gina Ann Garcia University of California, Berkeley, School of Education

🌟 Welcome Dr. Marissa Yáñez as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer! 🌟 University of California, Berkeley, College of Chemistry is excited to announce Dr. Marissa Elena Yáñez as the new Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. With over 20 years of experience in STEM education and DEI initiatives, Dr. Yáñez joins us from Foothill College, where she significantly advanced efforts to diversify the STEM pipeline. Her dedication to creating inclusive environments reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering supportive spaces for all students, particularly through initiatives like the Latinx Thriving Initiative. Dr. Yáñez’s journey as a Latina in STEM serves as an inspiring example for our community, illustrating the power of representation and leadership. Join us in welcoming Dr. Yáñez and look forward to the positive changes she will bring! 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Yáñez here: https://bit.ly/3AbzpL2 📸: Brittany Hosea-Small #DEI #STEM #Diversity

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity: Fall 2024 LS 198 Staff Facilitators The Transfer Student Center is seeking staff volunteers to facilitate LS 198: An Introduction to the Research University for Transfer Students. This 1-unit, upper-division, P/NP course is for first-semester transfer students. Facilitators are professional staff from across campus who volunteer their time. Benefits: ⭐ Professional development ⭐Learn about the transfer experience ⭐Build community and student services skills ⭐Commit 1-3 hours per week ⭐Provided training, lesson plans, Google Slides modules, and classroom support. 🔗 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49mP8Tz Join our team and make a difference! #TransferStudents #Volunteer #UCberkeley

✨ Berkeley News has published a piece on the importance of accessible and inclusive research, featuring the work of William Carter and the DSP team. 💡 William Carter, a Berkeley Ph.D. student, uses newly digitized slave ship logs to explore race, power, and literacy. Diagnosed with dyslexia, Carter collaborates with UC Berkeley’s Disabled Students’ Program to make centuries-old documents accessible via screen readers. "We're reconstructing history here," says Carter. 🌟 🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/46sa6k1 📸: Brandon Sanchez Mejia #AccessibleResearch #InclusiveEducation #BerkeleyNews

🚨 Berkeley Equity Training Series (BETS) The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is sponsoring BETS, a 7-part Zoom workshop series designed to increase cultural fluency and racial literacy. Dive into the intersections of identity, culture, and institutional change. Applications are due Fri. 8/2! 🔗 Get access to the application and more information here: https://bit.ly/3LLesZY Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and contribute to a more inclusive campus. #BerkeleyEquity #DEIB #CulturalFluency UC Berkeley People & Culture

Celebrate our FY24 SPOT award recipients! 🎉 The SPOT awards recognize employees for their outstanding contributions based on criteria such as Collaboration, Goal Accomplishment, Inclusion & Belonging, Innovation, and Job Mastery. We appreciate everyone's dedication and hard work. 👏 Check out the full list of award recipients here: https://bit.ly/3xEzZjP