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Meet the VP in Charge of Caucuses
Michael Hames-García
Vice President for Diversity & Equity
Michael Hames-García was hired in Ethnic Studies at the UO in 2005, serving as Program Director from 2006-2008 and Department Head from 2008-2011.
They publish and teach courses on many topics related to race, gender, sexuality, and identity, with a special foci on incarceration and on critical theory.
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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. It also works to support a sense of community across campus and across employee classifications by organizing events with other queer employee associations. It was formed in spring 2016 at the 19th Street Cafe with some beers and good conversation.
Faculty of Color Caucus
The Faculty of Color Caucus seeks to build on the legacy of a faculty-led initiative from before the days of the UA, the Faculty and Staff of Color Coalition. 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. Members come together regularly throughout the year for social events and to share experiences, concerns, and advice.
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 childcare. As we approach another round of bargaining, participation in this caucus’s meetings will be vital for ensuring our union pushes for policies in the next contract that really meet the needs of our members.
Caucus Meetings & Socials
Some caucuses are social, some are working groups. All are important for building community.
oct
7th from 4-5pm
Pride Caucus Fall Zoom-together
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. The Fall Term meetup is scheduled on October 7, 2020 from 4:00-5:00pm. Zoom In.
OCT
21st from 4-5pm
Faculty of Color Caucus Meeting
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. The Fall Term meetup is scheduled on October 21, 2020 from 4:00-5:00pm. Zoom In.
NOV
4th from 4-5pm
Working Families Fall Lunch Meeting
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 childcare. The Fall Term meetup is scheduled on November 4, 2020 from 4:00-5:00pm. Zoom In.