Affinity Groups & Advisory Committees
These groups support community building, professional development, advocacy, and belonging across UC Merced.
Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CACSW)
Mission: Advises the Chancellor on issues related to the status of women and promotes gender equity across UC Merced.
Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Queer Issues (CACQI)
Status: This committee is currently on hiatus and is not actively meeting.
Mission: Identifies issues and makes recommendations that support LGBTQ+ inclusion and advancement at UC Merced.
Chancellor's Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Antiracism, and Equity (CCCAE)
Mission: Provides ongoing evaluation of campus climate, practices, and policies to support equity and inclusion.
Black Alliance
Mission: Promotes education, engagement, and community building with Black-identified individuals on and off campus.
Language Accessibility Committee (LAC)
Mission: Supports faculty and staff in developing cultural and linguistic competencies while advancing language justice and multilingual inclusion.
Staff and Faculty of Color Association (SFCA)
Status: This committee is currently on hiatus and is not actively meeting.
Mission: Builds community, strengthens professional networks, supports professional development, and promotes dialogue around campus issues affecting staff and faculty of color.
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