All Students. All Faculty. All Staff. All lifelong Bruins around the world: One UCLA.
Inclusive excellence is both the practice and commitment to identify, amplify, and champion the pluralistic excellence of all members of the UCLA community in all that we do. The Office of Inclusive Excellence’s mission is to weave excellence into our culture and institutional fabric through intentional connections, respectful engagement, deep learning, and challenging yet constructive dialogue.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence promotes a healthy campus climate and a culture of collaboration and learning across differences.
Led by Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Ralina Joseph, the Office plays a central role in developing programs to support a healthy campus climate and activities that build a culture of engagement, learning, dialogue and respect for all.
By centering inclusive excellence, we can all work together to achieve UCLA’s mission of research, education and public service.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence’s mission is to weave excellence into our culture and institutional fabric through intentional connections, respectful engagement, deep learning, and challenging yet constructive dialogue.
Our Vision
Advances Transformation
Our Office advances institutional and cultural transformation by integrating inclusive excellence into the core of our university’s mission.
Builds Capacity
We build capacity across departments and disciplines by offering guidance, resources, and partnerships that empower faculty, staff, and students to embed inclusive excellence into their work.
Fosters Community
Through collaboration, accountability, and celebration, we foster a community where respect is central, voices are heard, and excellence is experienced by all.
“I can think of no better university and city to grow the work of increasing access and belonging for all.”
Ralina Joseph
UCLA Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence
Voices & Headlines
About Us
The Office of Inclusive Excellence’s work would not be possible without the hard work of the Inclusive Excellence Team.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is comprised of the following units:
- Office of the Vice Provost
- Research & Bruin Engagement Office
- UCLA Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiative
- UCLA Veterans Initiatives and Programs
Featuring highly trained professionals across a variety of disciplines and expertise, the Inclusive Excellence Team is proud to serve UCLA’s mission to create an inclusive space for all.
If you would like to contact the team, please email us at welisten@excellence.ucla.edu
“I look forward to connecting with UCLA’s community in dialogue, to amplifying the good work happening on campus and to building new initiatives of inclusive excellence together.”
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If you experience or witness discrimination, harassment, or bias—whether based on religion, race, identity, or background—we encourage you to report it to the UCLA Civil Rights Office.