Principles of Community
Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment. In order to articulate a shared vision, students, faculty, staff, and alumni worked collaboratively with the Chancellor to develop Seven Principles of Community(link is external). The Divison of Student Affairs created this webpage(link is external) to elaborate on these shared values and to explain thier relationship to the the rights, responsibilities, and policies regarding free speech and the right to protest.
Policies for Classrooms Regarding Indoctrination, Academic Integrity, and Free Speech
Academic freedom and freedom of expression are core principles at UC Berkeley. It is critical that the campus be a place where the full spectrum of views held by our varied communities can be voiced and heard. At the same time, it is imperative that our exercise of these freedoms accords with University policy, which serves to provide protections for instructors, staff, and students alike. For information about speciifc policies, please click here(link is external)(link is external)(link is external). While the AEI is not part of the administration, we are available to support you in thinking through these policies. If you have a question or concern, you may email us at aei@berkeley.edu
Campus Responses to Incidents Involving Antisemitism
Our campus is committed to thoroughly investigating incidents of hate, bias, and discrimination and taking appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. We encourage everyone to report incidents to the Office For the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination. For more information, visit stophate.berkeley.edu(link is external)
UC Berkeley makes a concerted effort to support the university’s Jewish students, faculty and staff. The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Jewish Student Life and Campus Climate established the following goals:
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To maintain the strength and unity of the campus Jewish community;
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To promote Jewish belonging and inclusion on campus;
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To provide educational content and discussion forums to process and learn about developments in Israel and the surrounding region.
When major issues connected to antisemitism happen on campus, the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Jewish Student Life and Campus Climate discusses such incidents and shares their questions and concerns with the campus administration. The AEI can serve as a resource to help stakeholders understand and better identify campus incidents that involve antisemitism.
Trainings and Consultations for Departments, Offices, and Other Campus Units
The AEI provides cultural competency education on antisemitism, Judaism, Jewish culture, and Israel for university administrators, staff, faculty, and students. If there are tensions in your department, office, or unit related to antisemitism, we invite you to reach out to us to schedule a consultation or discuss a training. We tailor our trainings for specific audiences, and we prioritize interventions grounded in the day-to-day campus experiences of students and faculty as well as cutting-edge academic scholarship on antisemitism, hate, and bias. For more information, please email Dr. Gregg Drinkwater at aei@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail).
Wellbeing and Mental Health for Staff and Faculty Impacted by Antisemitism
Antisemitism is not easy to experience, witness, or even learn about. We encourage everyone to seek out support. Be Well at Work provides free, confidential counseling and referrals for staff. To schedule an appointment with an Employee Assistance counselor, please contact (510) 643-7754 or email employeeassistance@berkeley.edu