Equity, Justice, and Inclusive Excellence
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Chancellor’s Belonging Initiatives Grant Program
This funding will support projects that strengthen belonging, inclusion, and community across the university. Projects with humanities or student well-being focus are encouraged.
EJIE 2025-26 Impact Report
Programs by Focus Area
Welcome to EJIE
Mission Statement
The Division of Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence builds community and capacity by promoting a model of shared responsibility for equity and inclusion, and providing education, resources, and partnership.
Vision
A campus community that both cultivates the well-being of its members and achieves excellence in learning, discovery, and service by intentionally honoring and welcoming diverse contributions and perspectives.
Values: CRAFT
- Collaboration: working together with common purpose
- Respect: treating all persons with dignity
- Action: making it real
- Fairness: ensuring equity in process and outcomes for all persons
- Transparency: providing clarity in communication and goals
Bobcat Profiles Overview
Demographic profiles of UC Merced students, staff, and faculty. Data include gender, Underrepresented Minority status, and race and ethnicity.
Underrepresented Minority Definition
The University of California Office of the President defines Underrepresented Minority groups primarily based on a student or faculty member's domestic racial or ethnic background. For this display, URM includes Hispanic/Latino, African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander populations.
Student Profile
Population: 7,702 students
Gender
- Male54.1%
- Female41.9%
- Unknown4.0%
Counts: Male 4,167; Female 3,229; Unknown 306.
Underrepresented Minority Status
- Underrepresented Minority60.9%
- Non-Underrepresented Minority38.0%
- Unknown/Declined to State1.1%
Counts: Underrepresented Minority 4,693; Non-Underrepresented Minority 2,928; Unknown/Declined to State 81.
Staff Profile
Population: 2,171 staff members
Gender
- Female52.0%
- Male40.4%
- Unknown7.6%
Counts: Female 1,129; Male 877; Unknown 165.
Underrepresented Minority Status
- Non-Underrepresented Minority53.0%
- Underrepresented Minority40.2%
- Unknown/Declined to State6.8%
Counts: Non-Underrepresented Minority 1,151; Underrepresented Minority 872; Unknown/Declined to State 148.
Faculty Profile
Population: 462 faculty members
Gender
- Male49.8%
- Female41.3%
- Unknown8.9%
Counts: Male 230; Female 191; Unknown 41.
Underrepresented Minority Status
- Non-Underrepresented Minority76.2%
- Underrepresented Minority18.0%
- Unknown/Declined to State5.8%
Counts: Non-Underrepresented Minority 352; Underrepresented Minority 83; Unknown/Declined to State 27.
Race and Ethnicity Comparison
Reported race and ethnicity percentages by population. Counts are shown in parentheses.
| Race or Ethnicity Category | Students | Staff | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 55.5% (4,272) | 35.6% (773) | 14.1% (65) |
| Asian | 22.9% (1,761) | 11.9% (259) | 17.5% (81) |
| White | 9.4% (726) | 33.1% (718) | 51.9% (240) |
| African American/Black | 5.1% (395) | 4.1% (88) | 3.2% (15) |
| Two or More Races/Multi-Racial | 4.9% (381) | 5.1% (111) | 2.8% (13) |
| International | 0.8% (60) | 2.9% (63) | 3.9% (18) |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% (11) | 0.5% (11) | 0.6% (3) |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% (15) | Not separately reported | Not separately reported |
| Unknown/Declined to State | 1.1% (81) | 6.8% (148) | 5.8% (27) |
Percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Totals may not equal exactly 100.0% because of rounding. “Not separately reported” indicates that the source data did not provide a separate category value for that population.
You Belong at UC Merced
All offerings described here are open to everyone, in alignment with state and federal law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies.
We are dedicated to creating an environment where all students, staff, and faculty feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive.
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