Staff Association - Affiliate Groups

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.

Email aifsa@ucsd.edu to request that your name be added to our membership list. You will receive information about AIIFSA monthly general body meetings (GBMs), as well as upcoming events and programs.

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.

If you are interested in learning more about our Association, please fill out the interest form or contact arabamerican@ucsd.edu

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.

Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association (C/LSA)

C/LSA focuses on providing activities and opportunities to assist in the retention, professional development, and promotion of Chicanx/Latinx staff at UCSD. In addition, C/LSA 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.

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.

LGBT Staff and Faculty Association

The LGBT Staff and Faculty Association provides opportunities for interaction and coalition building through sponsorship of social events, and fosters communication between staff, administration, students, and faculty on LGBT issues as they relate to staff and faculty concerns.

Pan-Asian Staff Association (PASA)

PASA establishes and strengthens professional and social relationships among Asian staff members, allies, and the campus community, and promotes the general well-being of Asian/Pacific Islander staff at UCSD.

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.

Retirement Association

The Retirement Association provides a variety of educational opportunities, events, and activities for retired staff and faculty to stay connected with the University.

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.

UJIMA Network

The UJIMA Network, an alliance of black staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community at UC San Diego, endeavors to create a medium which fosters opportunities for African-American staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community members. The UJIMA Network supports all programs and services aimed at advancing the educational, cultural, and professional conditions of African-American individuals internal and external to the campus community.

Veterans Staff Association (VSA)

VSA supports programs and projects that benefit Veterans, Active Military, Retired Military, Reservists, and Military Affiliates at UC San Diego and in the San Diego community.

Visual Arts Group

The Visual Arts Group is dedicated to supporting the creative and artistic abilities of students, staff, faculty, alumni, retirees, and emeriti.