Administrative and academic units at Ƶ are encouraged to submit proposals for the use of one-time funds set aside to combat bias, bigotry and discrimination, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and more. , of which $565,000 remains to be allocated, is from the UC Office of the President.
Ƶ will receive $700,000 in funding, and has proposed spending $135,000 on two programs related to emergency mental health and trauma support.
Proposals, which must be limited to $100,000 each, are due Feb. 8. Funds must be spent by June 30, 2025.
They can fall under the following categories:
- Mental Health and Trauma Support “to provide emergency mental health and trauma support for students, faculty and staff.”
- Educational Programming “to develop educational initiatives focused on understanding and addressing bias and bigotry.”
- Training and Professional Development “to equip UC leaders, staff and faculty with essential knowledge and skills.”
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