Our Mission – EQUITY, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
One of the greatest things about being a student, faculty or staff member at UC Berkeley is the opportunity to interact with a very diverse community. Both the ME Department and the Berkeley campus as a whole have a strong tradition of embracing diversity as a strength. It is our belief that we can better tackle important technological challenges by bringing together brilliant individuals with different perspectives. To that end, we place a high value on providing an environment that is welcoming, free of discrimination and harassment, and is conducive to productivity and academic satisfaction.
Ricky Vides and I serve to guide activities that promote diversity and inclusion in ME programs, to make the environment here more welcoming and supportive for students, and to assist students if problems arise. Our contact info is as follows:
| Prof. Van P. Carey ME Equity Advisor Mechanical Engineering 6123 Etcheverry Hall vpcarey@berkely.edu 510-642-7177 Office Hours: TWTh 9:30-11 |
Ricky Vides Student Services- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor Mechanical Engineering 6193 Etcheverry Hall rickyv72@berkeley.edu 510-642-4094 Hours: MTWF 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm | Thu 1pm-4pm |
We can be sources of information regarding outreach programs and diversity related activities in ME and the Campus. We encourage our students to become involved in outreach activities, such as spending time in local schools to stimulate student interest in science and engineering. If a student experiences discrimination or harassment, it is our goal to provide assistance and take steps to help prevent a repeat occurrence. If illness, stress or other personal problems are making it difficult for a student to succeed academically, we can connect them to services on campus that can help them overcome the problem. Below are links to a variety of resources that we can help students access if problems arise:
Office for Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
We hope that all our students will find the ME community here to be supportive, both personally and academically. If questions or problems arise, please do contact us.
Van P. Carey
ME Equity Advisor
NEWSLETTER
The Spring 2015 ‘Engineering For All – Special Edition’ Newsletter is now online.
CAMPUS INITIATIVES, POLICIES AND DATA
UC Diversity Statement
Berkeley Campus Plan for Accommodating the Academic Needs of Students with Disabilities
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
Code of Student Conduct
Code of Faculty Conduct
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UC Berkeley Diversity Snapshot
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
College of Engineering Facts & Figures
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
Alice Agogino
Lisa Pruitt
SUPERB
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/INVOLVEMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
American Society of Engineering Education Fellowships
Engineering Scholarships Through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
Out To Innovate™ Scholarships for LGBTQ+ STEM Students
Resources for Underrepresented Students – UC Berkeley Scholarship Connection
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Grievance Procedures
Student Legal Services
Student Ombuds Office
Tang Center Counseling Services