The Blueprint program is aimed at helping academic departments assess their climate with specific attention to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Formerly a pilot program funded by the University of California, Office of the President, the Blueprint Program has become an established program. The initial grant proposal, AFD Climate and Retention Pilot Intervention Program UC Davis, UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley, outlined the need and implementation of an easy-to-use blueprint to address campus climate across departments regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion across the three universities.
The goal of Blueprint is to make departments more inclusive for all, increasing faculty retention and success. Using a quasi-experimental design, Blueprint has two components: (1) an online climate survey Question Bank, containing validated survey items participating departments can choose from to create customizable climate surveys appropriate to their unique context; and (2) a Climate Toolkit to support responsive activities. Toolkit elements will be associated with particular issues and span a wide range of accessible activities. _____________________________________________________________________
Our Blueprint Ambassadors
Blueprint Ambassadors represent those departments that have utilized the Blueprint program and found it helpful in considering ways to support and improve their department climate. Blueprint Ambassadors are willing to talk about their experiences with the Program. Feel fee to contact them if interested.
"Participating in the UC Blueprint project provided us with invaluable, data-driven insights into our organizational climate. By leveraging these comprehensive survey results, we were able to reshape our pediatric department's strategy and implement targeted, corrective interventions. Ultimately, this initiative empowered us to significantly enhance both physician and staff engagement, serving as a catalyst for a stronger, more connected workplace."
Having used the Blueprint program, Dr. Lakshminrusimha serves as an ambassador of the Program at UC Davis and welcomes the opportunity to discuss his experiences. He can be reached at [email protected]
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For more information about the Blueprint program, or if interested in participating in this program, please contact Binnie Singh, Assistant Vice Provost, [email protected]