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Recognition of Excellence

November 9, 2021
Re: Recognition of Excellence
To: All Campus
Nov. 9, 2021
 
Dear UC Merced community,
Our strategic plan calls on UC Merced to continue to create “a culture of dignity and respect for all” and “drive our campus toward exclusive excellence.”
 
The history of UC Merced is one of serving underserved communities, and we have rightly been recognized for building social capital and economic mobility for young people and their families in the Valley.
 
Our strength in this area continues to be recognized. Over recent weeks, we have been singled out by three national organizations for our history, programming, and success in educating Hispanic youth.
 
We were presented with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award by Insight Into Diversity. Earlier this month, I attended a ceremony in Washington, D.C., at which UC Merced was honored with the Seal of Excelencia by Excelencia in Higher Education. And most recently, we learned we have been listed by Colleges of Distinction as one of its 2021 Equity and Diversity institutions.
 
We are grateful for these national recognitions of our work, and I credit in large part the dedication of our Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for promoting programs and messages that elevate our core values.
 
UC Merced has much work to do on these issues, and we are not resting on our laurels. But it is heartening to know that the work we have done, and continue to do every day, resonates with so many national organizations that share our goals and principles.
 
Sincerely,
 
Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Ph.D.
Chancellor
 
Pictured: Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz and Sarita Brown, president of Excelencia
Remarks and Addresses
Academic Year: 
2020-21