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UC San Diego Athletics
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Tritons Rise Up | Triton Voting Initiative
As one of UC San Diego’s largest and most visible units, UC San Diego Athletics has a special responsibility to help create an environment that contributes positively to the University’s principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We uphold this expectation by committing ourselves to practices that ensure the dignity, safety, and well-being for all students, fans, staff, and scholar-athletes, celebrating each Triton’s unique identity as defined by their race, ethnicity, heritage, gender (identity, expression, and lived names), sex, sexual orientation, age, and/or religion among other elements.
We are committed to the comprehensive integration of equity and diversity in our athletics department culture and strategic decision-making as we aim to treat each member of the Triton Family in a fair and equitable manner. We are intentional in our efforts to combat harmful behavior through education and, if needed, higher consequence.
We are in alignment with the University’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and Principles of Community and continue to maintain an open line of communication between our partners at the Community Centers and the Office of the VC-EDI for guidance.
UC San Diego Athletics does not tolerate any discriminatory or derogatory language and/or behavior. This includes, among other things, race-based hate speech and symbols, both in written or verbal format, and gestures.
Gender Inclusion Policy:
UC San Diego Athletics recognizes all individuals on the gender spectrum. We respect all individual’s gender identity and expression, especially our nonbinary and transgender community. We use lived names and chosen pronouns. We actively work to ensure all members of the athletics community understand the concepts and terms referenced in the California Gender Recognition Act (SB-179).
In addition, UC San Diego Athletics welcomes all transgender scholar-athletes. As a member of the NCAA, UC San Diego looks to the NCAA's Participation Policy for Transgender Student Athletes for guidance.
**Federal and State Law**
Proposition 209 Compliance
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.
More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.
Additional Links and Resources
• Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center
• Campus Community Centers
• Center for Student Accountability, Growth and Education
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
Director for OPHD/Title IX Officer: Michael Diaz
Phone: 858-534-8297
E-mail: msdiaz@ucsd.edu
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