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Where do you think UC Davis falls on the road map to undoing racism, sexism, homophobia, and to promoting a truly egalitarian living and learning environment? Are you ready to help facilitate positive changes on that journey? Respect, awareness, and inclusion are essential components of well-rounded leadership, group work, and in creating and maintaining a professional environment.

Peer Education And Community Empowerment (P.E.A.C.E.)
P.E.A.C.E., an acronym for Peer Education And Community Empowerment, is a student- to-student train the trainer program dedicated to undoing racism, sexism, homophobia, and to promoting a welcoming, respectful, living and learning environment. P.E.A.C.E. offers UCD students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to engage in meaningful and productive conversations about diversity issues, facilitated by fellow UCD students. Forums are open to all student organizations, departments, residential groups, and other UCD affiliates.

What P.E.A.C.E. Does For You!
You select a topic! Give us 3 weeks minimum advanced notice, 3 potential dates and times (including length of program), then our interns and volunteers can create a program tailored to your needs from our modules listed below:

I. Ally Development:

Ever wanted to assist other communities in their effort to end social inequality? ItÕs a lot easier than you think. Become an ally today. This workshop invites you to learn basic steps on how to support any group targeted by social oppression. Help end discrimination and become a change agent TODAY!

II. Unpacking Privilege:

Ever wonder why some people work so hard and have a difficult time getting ahead? Then this is the workshop for you. This workshop encompasses understanding the impact of privilege, who possesses it, and how it impacts our present day society. Learn how to use your privilege in advancing social justice in your community.

III. Activism, Advocacy, & Social justice:

This module is about taking action and moving beyond theory. It is one thing to learn about injustices at UC Davis, it is another to take that knowledge and rally for change. Activism and Advocacy take our understanding of social justice to a more proactive level. Develop your own strategies to address important issues on campus.

IV. Understanding Racism:

Does racism still exist? Are there different forms of racism? This workshop allows us to move towards a critical understanding of the impact of racism in our community in order to combat the injustice it creates. If you are looking to end the unequal treatment of others in todayÕs present society, this is definitely the workshop for you!

V. Religion & Spirituality:

Is there a difference between Religion and Spirituality? This module explores the complexities behind the terms and how we make assumptions about religion and spirituality. We will identify how we act and develop identities based on the influences that come from privilege through interactive games and activities as well as discussion.

VI. Race, Gender & Sexuality:

This workshop focuses on the influence of culture on gender, race, and sexuality. In this module, participants will use interactive discussions and exercises to explore their own identity, social roles and use of labels. This process will help participants to better understand how their language and behavior impacts the creation of an inclusive safe space for the campus community.

VII. Cross-Cultural Communication & Competency:

How important do you think it is to be able to communicate effectively? This workshop aims to explain the importance of communication, both listening and speaking, with sensitivity to cultural and religious beliefs. Come learn how to communicate through cultural beliefs while better managing conflict.

VIII. Build Your Own Module

Do you have an issue that does not fit into the modules listed above? Are you concerned about problematic language, actions, or behavior in relation to creating an inclusive campus community? We can address your specific needs as we tailor a module just for you!

For more information, or to schedule a workshop per the instructions above, please contact Shafreena Ali at sjali@ucdavis.edu or ccc@ucdavis.edu or call the CCC at (530) 752-4287

Want to become a P.E.A.C.E. Educator?
If you are interested in becoming a P.E.A.C.E. trainer, we invite you to submit an application to the CCC in February of each year. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who has the desire and commitment to be an active agent of change in pursuit of social justice.

P.E.A.C.E. trainers are required to attend a two-day intensive training retreat in fall and spring quarters and ongoing training throughout the year. Trainers are also given an introduction to tools needed to plan, facilitate and present workshops in pairs.