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Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UCI is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

About Us

In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. Today, we draw on the unyielding spirit of our pioneering faculty, staff and students who arrived on campus with a dream to inspire change and generate new ideas. We believe that true progress is made when different perspectives come together to advance our understanding of the world around us. And we enlighten our communities and point the way to a better future. At UCI, we shine brighter.

A Commitment to Excellence through Diversity

UCI is committed to excellence through diversity and to the goal of reflecting diversity in our faculty, student and staff populations, as well as our teaching, research and public service endeavors.

Office of Inclusive Excellence

The Office of Inclusive Excellence oversees institutional accountability, mounts education and training programs, conducts responsive research, and builds partnerships with universities and colleges dedicated to inclusive excellence. This office fosters and fortifies a campus culture in which faculty and students alike expect equity, support diversity and practice inclusion.

Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity

OEOD is responsible for the university’s compliance with federal and state laws and university policies and procedures regarding discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence and retaliation, as well as the university’s affirmative action obligations as a federal contractor. In addition, OEOD works to promote and integrate the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination and inclusive excellence through sexual harassment/discrimination prevention trainings, diversity programs, complaint resolution, consultation on EEO/AA and diversity-related issues, as well as collaborations with other departments and organizations across the university and broader community on initiatives that curtail sex offenses, sexual harassment and discrimination, and advance inclusive excellence.

Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture & Inclusion

As part of a UC-wide initiative, this multiconstituency advisory committee monitors and considers the interpersonal and intergroup atmosphere on campus, and advises the chancellor on ways to further the spirit of inclusion and community.

Faculty & Staff Diversity Affinity Groups

These groups foster cross-departmental social interaction, professional networking, cultural competencies, recruiting and mentoring. Diversity affinity groups also offer the UCI community at large an opportunity to consult with group members as an information resource.

Center for Educational Partnerships

CFEP creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. Its focus is on equity and access for all students in order to achieve UC's goal of academic excellence.

DECADE Mentors

DECADE aims to increase the number of minorities and women underrepresented in their disciplines receiving doctoral degrees at UCI.

Vendor Diversity

UCI's Small Business Program helps departments establish and maintain access to equal opportunity for the purchase of goods and services in accordance with university policy. The Small Business Coordinator participates in outreach activities that strengthen the university's relationship with the small business community.

University of California Diversity Website

UC is committed to achieving excellence through diversity in the classroom, research lab and the workplace. It strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.