Community of Practice

Strengthening UC San Diego's commitment to be a student-centered, research-driven, patient-dedicated and service-oriented campus is an ongoing process that requires continuous reflection, action and collaboration. Through this Community of Practice, we bring to life our Strategic Plan, create the networks and connections necessary to achieve greater impact, to do better and to attain the highest levels of excellence on our campus.

UC San Diego's Community of Practice, an initiative of the Vice Chancellor for Organizational Transformation (VCOT), launched in early 2025. It is composed of practitioners across campus who have been invited to join the community.

Through leadership and connection provided by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Organizational Transformation, the Community of Practice is an opportunity for knowledge exchange, strategy alignment, collaboration and mutual support. Moreover, it is a space for rejuvenation, a place to recharge and find strength in shared commitment and community, and a place to develop relationships, allyships and partnerships that will help sustain collective commitment to improving the UC San Diego experience for everyone.

The Community of Practice meets twice per quarter and shifts between in-person and online. All participants in the Community of Practice participate in VCOT's Two Day Learning Intensive, which is required to join the Community of Practice. It provides a baseline of knowledge and skills for UC San Diego employees, as well as initial alignment and community building. The registration process for the Two Day Learning Intensive and subsequent admission into the Community of Practice is by invitation only, has eligibility requirements, and requires certain commitments both before, during and after the Two Day Learning Intensive.

Although the Community of Practice is a professional development experience, this is not an introductory or mid-level opportunity. High-level expectations from those who complete the Two Day Learning Intensive make this an advanced opportunity for career professionals with a long-term investment in the success of UC San Diego. Participants in the Community of Practice are eligible to apply for UC San Diego’s LEAD Fellows.

For those interested in more information, please email Shaun Randall Travers (stravers@ucsd.edu), Executive Director of Learning and Professional Development.

Eligibility

Those offered the opportunity to register for the Two Day Learning Intensive must meet one or more of the following eligibility requirements:

• Asked to serve in a leadership role around campus climate
• Leads (or co-leads) strategic efforts
• Has contributed or will contribute to the reporting of efforts through UC San Diego's accountability sessions
• Has responsibilities supporting the core values (heart, collectivism, justice, community and hope) of Vice Chancellor for Organizational Transformation in their job description
• Has responsibilities supporting the core values of Vice Chancellor for Organizational Transformation due to their role
• Evaluated on their efforts around accountability