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Staff Association - Affiliate Groups

Staff Affiliate Groups create community by promoting particular interests and overall well-being of UC San Diego staff through events, programs, and collaboration. The Affiliate Groups are open to all staff and faculty. Staff Affiliate Groups do not consider race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories for membership.

Non Discrimination Statement

In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

American Indian and Indigenous Faculty and Staff Association (AIIFSA)

AIIFSA proudly welcomes Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous staff and faculty at UCSD, along with individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for advocating for and empowering Native American communities both within and beyond the university. As an intertribal organization, AIIFSA unites Native American staff and faculty from various disciplines and areas of campus life.

Arab American Association (AAA)

The Arab American Association is a diverse collection of UC San Diego community members that supports all those who identify as Arab or who are interested in the cultures, language, history, and traditions of Arab peoples, whose geographies historically span Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA). Our goal is to uplift the richness of Arab and Arab-American heritage and history through education and celebration.

Arab American Association

Black Staff Association (BSA)

BSA serves as an advocate for progress through the promotion of critical dialogue, upward mobility, networking, and programs that elevate the rich Black culture of our ancestors. At every opportunity, we uplift and celebrate Black excellence.

UC San Diego Black Staff Association

Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association (CLSA)

CLSA focuses on providing activities and opportunities to assist in the retention, professional development, and promotion of Chicanx/Latinx staff at UCSD. In addition, CLSA promotes ties with institutional, local, regional, and national organizations with similar missions to learn from and contribute to the overall advancement of people of color.

Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association

Faculty and Staff Christian Fellowship

The Faculty and Staff Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational group of Christians who support one another with prayer and encouragement, work together to reach out to faculty, staff and students, and discuss issues relevant to living the Christian life in a unique working environment like UC San Diego.

Faculty and Staff Christian Fellowship

Jewish Staff and Faculty Tritons Association (JSAFTA)

We are a Jewish affinity space and supportive community at UC San Diego that reflects the rich diversity of the global Jewish diaspora. We welcome Jewish faculty, staff, and allies interested in promoting a positive Jewish experience on campus through participating in Jewish cultural life, religious/spiritual traditions, cross-cultural/interfaith partnerships, educational events, and well-being on campus and beyond.

Jewish Staff and Faculty Tritons Association

Parents, Guardians & Caregivers Association (PGCA)

PGCA creates a supportive campus environment for UC San Diego staff, faculty, students and university affiliates who are parents, guardians and/or caregivers.

Parents, Guardians & Caregivers Association

Pacific Islander & Asian American Staff Association (PASA)

The Pacific Islander & Asian American Staff Association promotes the general well-being of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) staff at UCSD, develops cultural, educational and social programs and events, and establishes and strengthens professional and social relationships among APIA staff members, allies, and the campus community.

Pan-Asian Staff Association

Pride Staff Association

The Pride Staff Association provides opportunities for interaction and coalition building through sponsorship of social events, and fosters communication between staff, administration, and the community on LGBTQ+ issues as they relate to staff concerns.

UC San Diego LGBT Staff and Faculty Association

Staff Sustainability Network (SSN)

SSN brings awareness, transparency, and collaboration to campus sustainability efforts. They connect staff, students, faculty, alumni and community members with similar eco-passions.

UC San Diego Staff Sustainability Network

How to Establish a Staff Affiliate Group

Do you have an idea for a new affiliate group? Human Resources is here to help you.

  1. Download and complete the UC San Diego Staff Association - Affiliate Group Registration Form.
  2. Prepare bylaws or a constitution for the proposed new group.
  3. Email the form and bylaws/constitution to Human Resources.

Human Resources will:

  1. Review your submission.
  2. Forward your submission to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for review.
  3. Coordinate a meeting with the proposed new group's leadership, the CHRO, and the HR liaison to Staff Association - Affiliate Groups.

The CHRO will determine if the organization qualifies as a Staff Association - Affiliate Group.

Annual Registration

To maintain an officially recognized status as a Staff Association - Affiliate Group, groups are required to submit a signed copy of the UC San Diego Staff Association - Affiliate Group Registration Form annually.

For more information, contact staffassociation@ucsd.edu.