From groundbreaking studies on bias and educational opportunity, to pioneering work on justice and workplace climate, the university's faculty and staff have produced a body of research that is shaping conversations and driving change both at the university and beyond.
What does community engagement mean across UC Davis and UC Davis Health, and how does it shape the university’s impact on its surrounding communities? These questions were at the heart of two summits that brought together faculty and staff to seek input and feedback about community engagement across the university.
One of our UC Davis themes is “Outgrow the Expected.” This report serves as a reminder that UC Davis is indeed outgrowing even our own expectations as we do ever more to be compassionate, inclusive, thoughtful, insightful, aware, and action-oriented in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practice. The practice is—and must be—a collective effort. Seen on the UC Davis Human Resources website and on the wall as art at the Manetti-Shrem museum, the phrase, “You Belong Here” became the division's mantra for reaching out to our campus community.
One of our UC Davis themes is “Outgrow the Expected.” This report serves as a reminder that UC Davis is indeed outgrowing even our own expectations as we do ever more to be compassionate, inclusive, thoughtful, insightful, aware, and action-oriented in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, practice.
When I reflect back, not only on the year covered in this report, but the past eighteen months, I consider how much effort it has taken to make sure that tens of thousands in our campus and community are safe and healthy (physically and mentally), yet also are able to meet their basic needs, be productive, and serve others. It has been a daunting task, but we are UC Davis, and UC Davis has taken this challenge head on.
Despite the difficulties imposed by the pandemic, particularly in terms of holding in-person events and strategy sessions, from November 2020 to June 2021, the Hispanic Serving Institution Phase 2 Implementation Task Force took up the challenge of advancing the goals of the 2019 report, Investing in Rising Scholars and Serving the State of California: What It Means to be a Hispanic Serving Institution, produced by the original task force.
Within a few months of 2020, we’ve experienced challenges that have grasped the world, the nation, and UC Davis, e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic, greater attention to loss of Black lives to violence, and greater recognition of the incidence and impacts of ongoing racism. These challenges continue, and our community has been traumatized—seeking answers and ways to cope. However, despite these difficulties, there is strength, resilience, and a continued—indeed a collaborative—commitment to equity and justice.
Despite all its challenges, 2020 was a very successful year for CAMPOS faculty. Collectively, they received 10 Awards and recognitions, published over 50 scientific papers, and had 48 ongoing grants where the CAMPOS faculty is listed as lead-PI. In the year 2020 CAMPOS Faculty were awarded14 grants (as PI or co-PI). Beyond their research accomplishments, CAMPOS faculty continue thriving for excellence in teaching and mentoring and were active in their outreach and science communication efforts.
