The four ethnic studies research centers at UCLA - the American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, Chicano Studies Research Center, and the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies - proposed a new initiative that will make UCLA the preeminent university in the nation with respect to ethnic studies scholarship, community-based research and public service in underserved communities, and faculty diversity. Despite the state budget crisis, there exists a unique opportunity to expand ethnic studies research capacity, diversify the university curriculum, and increase employment opportunity. These steps are crucial if UCLA is to fulfill its public mission and to keep step with the significant demographic changes taking place in California.

To read important documents associated with the initiative, see

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2005 Meetings and Documents

To read about the February 2005 meeting, click on Daily Bruin article

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2004 Meetings and Documents

To read a transcript of the February 2004 meeting, click on Town Hall Meeting Transcript.

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2003 Meetings and Coverage

To read news stories that appeared in 2003 in the Los Angeles Times and Daily Bruin , click on Faculty Diversity Initiative Press Coverage.