CrossCheck Live
Roughly a year ago I launched CrossCheck, an online platform I’ve used to change the way we think and talk about equity, diversity and inclusion in the University. My number one goal has been to encourage all of us to “up our game” with respect to our discourse about equity, diversity and inclusion and to insist that we go beyond soundbites, caricatures and slogans. This year I am excited to launch CrossCheck Live. Same CrossCheck commitments—but “live.” This new format will allow us to tap into and dialogue with UCLA’s extraordinary pool of talent, including you.
Viewpoint Neutrality
An investigation report completed by UCLA’s Discrimination Prevention Office has leaked to the Daily Bruin and was today produced under a public records request. It’s about a hot button issue: divestment from Israel. For multiple reasons, I’m wary about commenting on a report that we did not publicly release. But misunderstandings are spreading. And if this past year as Vice Chancellor has taught me anything, it is to embrace transparency and to meet challenges head-on.
Trans Photo
You may have already seen it: a photo of smiling college students holding up posters saying, “Get your agenda out of my bathroom!” “There are only two genders!” “Transgenderism is a mental disorder!” I’m hoping that like me, the students in the photograph remain open to change. Perhaps decades later, when this photo resurfaces on some Internet search, they will recall this moment with regret, for having been needlessly cruel.
Dialogue Over Demagoguery
Back in November 2015, someone put up hostile posters that targeted two student organizations — the Muslim Student Association and Students for Justice in Palestine. Although posted anonymously, an outside provocateur named David Horowitz eventually took credit.
Principles Against Intolerance
The Regents Working Group on Principles Against Intolerance recently released its Final Report. Responses are coming in fast and furious, across multiple media. It’s a good time for another CrossCheck. Most important, here’s the actual Report.
UC, CSU and CCC leaders urge President-elect Trump to continue DACA
Message from the University of California, California State University and the California Community College Systems to President-elect Donald Trump regarding the DACA program.
VC Kang speaks in Anti-Defamation League's "Building Bridges" video
VC Kang speaks in the Anti-Defamation League's new Pacific Southwest Region video highlighting community partnerships.
Faculty Search Committee Briefing
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh has announced that all members of a search committee must receive a Faculty Search Committee Briefing. To RSVP for a faculty search briefing, email Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at [email protected].
Faculty Search Committee Briefing
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh has announced that all members of a search committee must receive a Faculty Search Committee Briefing. To RSVP for a faculty search briefing, email Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at [email protected].