Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Goldman School of Public Policy's Commitment to Diversity
 

"UC Berkeley has always been motivated by serving the public good, and I can see no higher ideal than working for equity and inclusion for all."

— Robert J. Birgeneau, Berkeley Chancellor 2004 – 2013 and GSPP faculty member

The Goldman School has an unequivocal commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as defined by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) and UC Berkeley’s Office of Equity & Inclusion. 

The Goldman School commits to advancing equity-focused institutional practices and to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly and has equal access to opportunities and resources. This promise lies at the heart of Berkeley’s mission as a public institution and is a continuation of the campus’s longtime leadership role shaping policies for a better society.

We believe that this includes supporting and respecting the personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. These differences include but are not limited to the following: race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political diversity, socioeconomic status, geographic region and more. 

The Goldman School is devoted to recruiting and strengthening the pipeline to reach the most diverse students, faculty, and staff which enhances our mission, principles of belonging, and academic excellence. We believe that representation truly matters and that championing voices from historically underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds brings empowerment, intellectual depth, and multiple perspectives to our learning environment.

Here at GSPP, we “speak truth to power” and encourage our community to bring their authentic selves and lived experiences and cultivate a safe space to talk openly and collaboratively about crucial, sometimes unpopular and highly-charged policy issues. We believe that this kind of dialogue can catalyze change and prepare our students to lead and serve in the ever-shifting world that lies beyond the Goldman School.

“We do this work because education has the power to transform individuals, institutions, and the world. If we succeed, Berkeley will become a national leader, as well as a global leader in higher education by preparing students, staff, and faculty to become global citizens.”

—The Berkeley Diversity Catalyst Model