4th Annual Stay Day Conference University of California, Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions Maryhelen Blake, Assistant Director Mecca Shakoor, Admissions Diversity Coordinator

University of California, Berkeley value of diversity… The University of California is committed to achieving excellence through diversity in the classroom, research lab and the workplace. It strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity… Core Values We believe education is transformative — empowering the UC Berkeley community¹ to become engaged global citizens and leaders. We champion an equitable University that is inclusive and representative of our diverse communities. We act courageously and openly, with respect for the knowledge and experience of others. We implement our values together with committed staff, faculty and community members to nurture, develop, and advocate for students

Core competencies of interpersonal communication… Creating space for a two way conversation Verbal and non verbal indicators Active listening Understanding context Choosing the appropriate channel…

The students experience scenarios

References Diversity.berkeley.edu Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Opa.berkeley.edustatisitcs/enrollmentdata.html Recommended courses: Intercultural Literacy- Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute

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