UCSF Action Plan

Chancellor Hawgood speaking about diversity & inclusion at town hall

UCSF supports actionable efforts to improve engagement where our past engagement surveys have shown we have opportunities.

Our organization-wide action plan for 2018-2026 is a commitment to building an inclusive, strengths-based culture.

Leadership

Diversity of UCSF Leadership Committees
Program to ensure transparency and facilitate adherence to the Guidance on Composition of Leadership Committees
Empowering Our Diversity Leaders
- Diversity leader trainings on current affairs including academic freedom, Islamaphobia and anti-Semitism
- Affinity Group Coaching for Leaders
- IDEAL Academy
- Leadership Institute
- Unlocking Engagement eCourse
Increasing demographic diversity in Faculty Recruitment and Staff Recruitment
UCSF-wide process improvement designed to disrupt unconscious bias present in hiring and promotions processes for leadership diversity

Organizational Initiatives

Anchor Institution Mission
Increase the economic security and opportunity for under-resourced populations in the San Francisco Bay Area with Community Investment, Workforce Development, Pipeline Programs and Procurement
Anti-Racism Initiative
Dismantle the policies, practices, procedures and attitudes within our organization that preserve structural barriers to full equity and inclusion for all people
Chancellor Awards
Climate Survey
Enterprise-wide survey to gain current perspectives on the UCSF community's experience of working, learning, and innovating here. UCSF leaders will use the results to identify common themes to develop an action plan for improving the campus environment
HR People Strategy
Deploy people strategy systems and infrastructure that support performance management processes, career and workforce development
Police Accountability Board
An independent investigation group now leads and reviews investigation reports on complaints filed against UCPD
Talent Marketplace: a career mobility hub
Accelerating internal mobility opportunities for UCSF staff via an online application where UCSF employees can explore career development opportunities including career pathing, projects, mentorship and learning

Workgroup Activities and Action Planning

Build Trust and Manager Accountability
Empowering team Action Planning, leadership skill development and workforce development at all levels
Community Well-Being Grants
Opportunities for members of the UCSF community to implement their visions and ideas around creating a culture of well-being at UCSF
Disability Visibility Campaign
A series of stories published to celebrate ongoing efforts to contribute to an inclusive and accessible UCSF
Strengths-Based Development
Leverage individual talents and understand the talents of our colleagues toward personal and professional success
UC Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy - Implementation for UCSF
implement the Presidential Policy to ensure that all employees, learners, patients and affiliates are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived names

Regular involvement opportunities aimed at fostering staff engagement and a sense of belonging

Addressing Antisemitism
Diversity Committees
Disability Inclusion | Black Caucus | Status of Women | LGBTQ | Filipinx | Chicanx Latinx | Asian Pacific American | Native American Health Alliance | Jewish Coalition
Diversity Training
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Free confidential employee mental/emotional health counseling services
Land Acknowledgment
Ombuds Office
Safe, confidential place to discuss UCSF-related issues and explore possibilities for informally addressing concerns
Resource Centers & Services
Disability Accessibility | CARE Advocate | Multicultural Resource Center | Sexual Violence Prevention & Response | LGBT Resource Center | Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination | Undocumented Support
Restorative Justice Practices and Community Circles
Spirtual Care
Wellness Resource Hub

Updated January 2025