Diversity and equity at UHS

 Student Initiatives

Asian Club:

Discusses issues of concern to the Asian community and celebrates Asian cultures and holidays

Diversity Committee:
Works with the Admissions Office in an effort to identify and reach out to qualified students from diverse backgrounds

Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA):

Provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, and work to end homophobia

Latino Club:
Discusses issues of concern to the Latin American community and celebrates the diversity of Latin cultures.

Moving on Racial Equality (MORE):
Facilitates a student run forum that is guided by discussion and increasing awareness of racial equality issues

National Organization of Women (NOW):
Seeks to raise awareness of gender-equity issues

Schmooze With Jews:
Celebrates Jewish culture and  educates student body about Jewish traditions through short presentations at All School Meetings.

Family and Faculty/Staff Initiatives

Families Multicultural Committee (FMC):

This is a standing committee of the Parents’ Association and, as such, provides support for families at UHS through regular meetings, as well as special events such as attendance at the local POCIS (People of Color in Independent Schools). In addition, the committee participates at UHS Open Houses (especially the Multicultural Open house) and organizes the annual Multicultural Luncheon.

Multicultural Programs and Action Committee (MPAC):
This is a standing committee of UHS faculty, staff and administration. MPAC champions the fulfillment of the vision expressed in the school's mission statement: "We are a school where adults believe in the promise of every student, and together we work to build and sustain a community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents."

Administrative Initiatives

People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS):
POCIS represents a positive effort by over 40 different member schools to assure that diversity and multiculturalism are endemic to quality education for all. As an active member of this organization, UHS is able to collaborate with other schools and facilitate various diversity initiatives within the Bay Area. For more information, see the POCIS website.

NAIS People of Color Conference (POCC):
NAIS hosts the POCC as one way of honoring its commitment to inclusion, anti-discrimination, and multicultural education. The conference mission is to provide an annual professional development opportunity dedicated to creating equitable and just schools. As an active participant in this annual conference, UHS is able to collaborate with other schools and facilitate various national diversity initiatives. For more information, see the NAIS website.