Education

UC Davis Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practice

At UC Davis, we believe knowledge is not just created — it’s cultivated.
That’s why our Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practice series goes beyond compliance, offering research-backed, conversation-driven workshops that help individuals and teams transform how they work, lead and connect. This new series of facilitated programs and self-paced learning modules will help educate and empower our community to incorporate organizational values into their daily work and learning.

Empowering Our Community through Transformative Learning.

Whether you’re looking to grow as an individual, lead an inclusive department or meet training standards for your agency — we have a model that meets you where you are and moves you forward. 

  • Research-backed workshops designed by university educators and researchers
  • Compliant with California workplace equity and anti-bias laws
  • Flexible delivery formats: on-site, virtual or hybrid
  • Ideal for UC Davis & UC Davis Health departments, plus state agencies, K–16 districts, health providers and nonprofits
  • Tailored sessions based on your team’s goals, challenges or recent climate assessments

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The education modules are designed to help organizations remain compliant with federal anti-discrimination laws—including Title VI, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act—as well as California law, including CA Prop 209 and recent legislation such as AB 2925, SB 1287, which address bias, discrimination, and harassment in working and learning environments.

For External Organizations

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Our expert-led workshops are built for public-facing agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking high-quality, evidence-based professional development opportunities in inclusive practices, dialogue across difference and organizational culture.


 

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Managing People and Performance

Our approach supports the university’s performance management goals by helping teams strengthen engagement, enthusiasm, and commitment to their work. Whether you’re welcoming new staff or renewing your unit’s culture, our facilitators can help you foster a connected, resilient, and values-based environmen
Read the Principles of Community Resources for Principles of Community Performance Management Goals
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Drive Meaningful Engagement

Our expert-led workshops are built not just for UC Davis department, but also public-facing agencies and nonprofit organizations who are seeking high-quality, evidence-based training in inclusive practices, dialogue across difference and organizational culture. Learn how to meet compliance standards and drive meaningful engagement in your workplace.
Meet Mikael Villalobos, Ed.D. Learn about our other services
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Develop Dynamic Teams

Let our team bring a custom solution to your workforce, informed by the same values that guide one of the world’s leading public universities. We offer tailored sessions based on your team’s goals, challenges or recent climate assessments.
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Leadership and Capacity-Building Through Legal Alignment

Our workshops are designed to strengthen organizational culture and leadership capacity while aligning with federal and state requirements for workplace and learning environments. Each session is compliant with and informed by UC Davis’s responsibilities under: California Proposition 209, California Senate Bill 1287 (SB 1287), California Assembly Bill 2925 (AB 2925), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. By addressing bias, bigotry, and harassment, facilitators help staff, faculty, and departments not only meet these obligations but also model effective leadership practices. In doing so, these sessions bring the UC Davis Principles of Community to life—connecting compliance with our shared commitment to dignity, respect, and integrity.