Equity Advisors at the School of Medicine
Apply to be an Equity Advisor by August 23, 2024
School of Medicine faculty members are encouraged to apply to become an equity advisor for the School of Medicine. As an equity advisor, you will act as the liaison between SOM faculty, department chairs, the Dean’s Office, and the central Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This role will report to Associate Dean of the School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Denise Martinez, MD.
Equity advisors will receive training by our central offices including: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, Academic Personnel, Ombuds, Title IX, CARE, Senate, VPAR, Compliance, Chief Counsel, and UCOP. Responsibilities include assisting with campus-wide climate improvements, recruitment/retention efforts, and matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Trainings/staff meetings will occur monthly for 1-2 hours with time built in for consultation with relevant resource units on campus. You may also be asked to serve as AACOs for executive search committees, assist the Dean’s Office in college-specific trainings, and review affirmative action/equal employee opportunity policies, etc.
If interested, please apply here by Friday, August 23, 2024. at 5 pm.
Nomination questionnaires will be collected and redistributed electronically by the central Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Formal appointment letters will be signed by Dean Deas and the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mariam Lam. The appointment letter will include an annual stipend amount, specific goals, and a schedule of monthly trainings/Equity Advisors staff meetings. The anticipated start date for the School of Medicine Equity Advisor is December 1, 2024, and the appointment can be renewed up to 2 years.
For any inquiries, please contact Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Denise Martinez. We look forward to an enthusiastic and engaged group of equity advisors!
The Equity Advisor Program at the School of Medicine provides faculty, staff, and students with confidential advice and referral to resources on the topics of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The only topic they cannot keep confidential are violations of University policy, including sexual harassment and violence, but they can refer you to confidential campus resources on those topics.
The equity advisors positions are currently vacant.
The advisors hold office hours, conduct trainings, have monthly catered lunch, and share some teachable items related to equity. They can also meet with your individually by request. The equity advisors will have no agenda, but will be there and ready to have a conversation with you. For more information, please email the advisors through their addresses on the right side of this page.
The program is a partnership with the UCR Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
For resources to learn more about anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and structural inequities please visit: https://link.ucop.edu/2020/06/09/colleague-recommended-resources-for-conversation-at-a-pivotal-time/
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
Below are resources offered to UCR students, staff and faculty, as well as an interactive website to help you navigate all resources available to you.
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is an impartial resource where anyone (including faculty, staff, and students) with a UCR-related concern can explore potential options, resources, and strategies in an informal, confidential setting. Confidential consultations with the Ombuds office do not constitute notice to the university.
Phone: (951) 827-3213
Website: https://ombuds.ucr.edu
Office of the Vice Provost of Administrative Resolution
The Office of Administrative Resolution is responsible for reviewing and resolving issues of policy, procedure, integrity and collegial relations that have the potential to impact the mission and well-being of the university. These issues include those involving students, staff and faculty. Administrative resolution of issues of integrity and collegial relations can include mediation, informal negotiation, and formal procedures of review and resolution.
Email: vpar@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-3541
Chief Compliance Office/Local Designated Official
The Chief Compliance Officer is UCR's local designated official and works with other campus units to oversee investigations and compliance matters. The Chief Compliance Office is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints under the UC Whistleblower and Whistleblower Protection policies, as part of the office's role in promoting the UC's ethics and compliance program.
Email: ldo@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-6223
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a free, confidential service available to all faculty and staff as well as family members living within their household. The program is designed to help with a broad range of personal concerns.
Website: Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE)
The CARE office provides prevention education and survivor advocacy support regarding sexual assault, intimate partner (dating/domestic) violence and stalking. Students, staff and faculty can connect with a confidential CARE Advocate to explore academic/housing accommodations, healing support, reporting options, safety planning and more.
Website: https://care.ucr.edu
Equal Employment & Affirmative Action (EEAA)
The purpose of the Equal Employment & Affirmative Action (EEAA) function is to affirm and promote the University’s commitment to non-discrimination, equal employment, affirmative action, and advocate the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in all aspects of hiring and employment without regard any characteristic protected by state or federal law (race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other).
Website: https://hr.ucr.edu/eeaa.html
Title IX, Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action (Title IX/EOAA)
Title IX/EOAA is responsible for responding to reports of discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by state or federal law (including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other), including sexual violence (sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking), sexual harassment, and other prohibited conduct as defined by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment.
Click this link to make an anonymous report.
Website: https://compliance.ucr.edu/office-title-ix-equal-opportunity-affirmative-action
help.ucr.edu
Confused about where to make a report? Looking for resources, or information about options? This website is an interactive reporting portal for students, staff, and others who want help exploring options or making reports.
Website: https://help.ucr.edu