REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 
 
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Item Number: 24 Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): R50-23
Author:   Naty Rico   Second:  Alvin Phan
Synopsis: ASUCI Principles of Community
Date of Presentation: November 6th, 2014
 

 

Whereas, the Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine (ASUCI) is an organization that supports mutual respect and understanding; and,


Whereas, it is the duty of ASUCI to enhance student experience through mutual respect and understanding; and,


Whereas, ASUCI has been searching for ways to improve UC Irvine’s campus climate condition among the student body; and,


Whereas, concerns for mutual respect and diversity were brought up to the ASUCI Legislative Council; and,


Whereas, a group of ASUCI student leaders have been working with ASUCI, the UC Irvine Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) Center, and the UC Irvine Campus Organization Resource and Education (CORE) to search for ways to improve mutual respect and diversity; and,


Whereas, these student leaders have created a document of short but important principles of community that all ASUCI student leaders on-campus should be aware of:


  1. Create spaces where others feel comfortable and safe

  2. Be open minded to others’ perspectives

  3. Demonstrate respect within all settings

  4. Speak up when necessary

  5. Educate yourself on important issues

  6. Ask questions if you are confused or have questions

  7. Share your knowledge and listen to others for growth

  8. Recognize and acknowledge different identities that include but not limited to: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Socioeconomic Status, Abilities, Sexual Orientation, and Citizenship


Whereas, ASUCI student leaders (Alexander Fung - [EVP] Commissioner of Campus Action Team, Alvin Phan - Legislative Council At-Large Representative, and Myrna Rosales - [O.P.] Commissioner of Campus Climate Commission) have collaborated with one another to come up with these principles; and,


Whereas, it is important for ASUCI to acquire these principles of community; and,


Whereas, it is important for all ASUCI student leaders to be knowledgeable of these principles of community; and,


Let it be resolved that, ASUCI Legislative Council acknowledges the need for these principles of community within ASUCI; and,


Let it be further resolved that, ASUCI Legislative Council supports these principles of community; and,


Let it be finally resolved that, ASUCI Legislative Council continues to work with ASUCI student leaders to educate the student body on these principles of community.

 

 

 
 
Referred to: Committee on:
Vote Required: Majority FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 13 NAY: 0  ABS: 0
 
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF November 6th, 2014 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.    
   
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Executive Vice President, ASUCI      Verification of Executive Cabinet