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Administration Equity Council Newsletter - Spring 2024

June 6, 2024

Greater inclusion for our LGBTQIA+ community

By Rebecca Kendall

Through the work of the Gender Recognition Implementation Committee and team members in UCLA Administration, our campus is home to more than 300 gender-inclusive restrooms and has updated its data systems to recognize individuals by their lived names and accurate genders. Forms for requesting updates to personal information must be submitted by June 30, 2024. 

June 6, 2024

Events - Spring 2024

The Los Angeles area is an incredible location to explore culture, learn, have fun and connect with others. Here is just a sample of what is happening.  

June 6, 2024

EDI Terminology - Spring 2024

Language is a crucial tool for fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. The words we choose reflect our values and show respect for others. In recognition of Pride Month and our LBGTQIA+ friends, family members, community members and colleagues, here are a few ways to make your language more inclusive. The information below is published in The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication & Transformational Leadership by Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy. In addition, more than 20 terms related to the LGBTQIA+ community are available as part of the Administration Equity Council's EDI Glossary of Terms webpage.

 

June 6, 2024

Resources - Spring 2024

Learning about the issues facing people with lived experiences and social identities that many be different from our own is an important step in making connections, deepening relationships and better understanding those around us. Here are a few TEDTalks that share different perspectives from members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

June 6, 2024

Quick Tip - Start with progress, not perfection

The journey toward equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) requires practice and the ability to face assumptions and insecurities. It's important to recognize that mistakes are part of the process, even for allies.