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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Dear Campus Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Each year, at the beginning of the fall quarter, we distribute a reminder about our Principles of Community. These are
not merely words but principles that each of us must live in our daily actions on campus. Approaching one another with respect, regardless of differences, is central to cultivating a healthy learning and work environment.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Today, we are asking you to read the principles, which you can find on this
<a href="https://chancellor.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2019-01/community.pdf">link</a> and below, and incorporate these in all you do at UC Riverside.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">I also want you to be aware of our Free Speech
<a href="https://freespeech.ucr.edu/">website</a> which includes a Principles of Community
<a href="https://youtu.be/lEwSdD_o288">video</a> training along with additional resources.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">UCR Riverside Principles of Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">The University of California Riverside is committed to equitable treatment of all students, faculty, and staff. UCR's
faculty, staff, and students are committed to creating an environment in which each person has the opportunity to grow and develop, and is recognized for their contribution.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">There are three objectives that our campus must strive toward in order to achieve these goals.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">First, we must ensure that we have an environment that nurtures the intellectual and personal growth of our students, faculty and staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Second, we must ensure that our campus sets an example of respect for all people.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Third, we must ensure that our campus is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We take pride in the diversity of the campus community and in ourselves by using the campus environment as a place, committed
to academic integrity, where all members are encouraged to use their unique talents to enrich the daily life of the community in which they live, work, teach and learn. Respect for differences and civil discourse must become the hallmark of how we live and
work together to build our community of learners at UCR. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We as members of the University of California Riverside affirm our responsibility and commitment to creating and fostering
a respectful, cooperative, professional, and courteous campus environment. Implicit in this mutual respect is the right of each of us to live, study, teach, and work free from harassment or denigration on the basis of race/ethnicity, age, religious or political
preference, gender, transgender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, or physical abilities. Any violation of this right by verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, intimidation, or violence against person or property will be considered a violation of
the principles of community that are an integral part of the University of California’s focus, goals and mission (and subject to sanction according to University policies and procedures).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We recognize that we will all need to continually work together to make our campus community a place where reason and
mutual respect among individuals and groups prevail in all forms of expression and interaction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Sincerely,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Kim A. Wilcox<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Chancellor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Estela A. Gavosto<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Acting Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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