Caucuses
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Looking for Community?
To get on the email list for one of the caucuses, shoot us an email!
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Meet the VP in Charge of Caucuses
Ed Wolf
Vice President of Diversity & Equity
Juan Eduardo (Ed) Wolf is an associate professor of ethnomusicology at the School of Music and Dance as well as core faculty in the Folklore Program. He serves on the boards of the Center for Latinx and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) and Latinx Studies. He also has taught as faculty director for the Latinx ARC for two quarters.
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Balancing Work and Caregiving
Both the Center for the Study of Women in Society (CSWS) and United Academics of the University of Oregon (UA) have been advocating for caregivers in the University of Oregon community since the start of the pandemic. CSWS launched the Caregiver Campaign special project, advocating for greater flexibility and support in administrative policies, while UA developed a Caregiving article for collective bargaining this year. A video of this teach-in can be found below, on the CSWS website, or on UA’s Youtube page.
Caucus Meetings & Socials
Some caucuses are social, some are working groups. All are important for building community.
Working Families Caucus
The Working Families Caucus formed in response to concerns about the University of Oregon’s family and parental leave policies, as well as other concerns of working family members, like caregiving. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Working Families Caucus.
Pride Caucus
The UA Pride Caucus aims to foster connection and solidarity among faculty from across campus who care about workplace and social issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Pride Caucus.
Faculty of Color Caucus
The caucus understands its constituency expansively. It is a forum for faculty who care about issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace and off campus. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Faculty of Color Caucus.
Career & Pro Tem Instructor Caucus
This caucus is a forum dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the teaching profession and those who teach on our campus. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Career & Pro Tem Instructor Caucus.
International Faculty Caucus
This caucus is an opportunity to connect with other faculty from across campus to discuss topics that will help support your diverse academic experiences. All are welcome—whether you're new to campus or have been here for years! Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the International Faculty Caucus.