The Anchor Journey and Inaugural UC Systemwide Anchor Institution Mission Summit

Written by Carolyn Ramirez, M.A.
Internal Communications Lead – Employee Engagement and Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Save the Date: Join the inaugural UC Anchor Institution Mission Summit, Sept. 28

Learn more about the unique Anchor Institution Mission journeys of UC campuses like UCSF, UCLA and UC Davis Health.

UC Davis and other UCs have adopted an Anchor Institution Mission (AIM). The inaugural event will showcase how the various UCs collaborate and share best practices concerning their respective AIM strategies.

As a leading health institution in higher education and health care, UC Davis Health is committed to supporting the economic vitality in both the Sacramento and Davis regions through local hiring, local investment, local purchase and local volunteer strategies.

All staff (and general public) are welcome to attend the inaugural virtual UC Systemwide Anchor Institution Mission Summit on Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Agenda Overview:

• The Anchor journey: Learn about the unique Anchor Institution Mission journeys of UCSF, UCLA, and UC Davis Health.
• Community investment panel: Gain valuable insights from UCSF and UCLA about community investment.
• Procurement panel: Learn how supply chain management and procurement support campus-specific and system-wide diversity goals.
• Workforce development panel: Hear from select campuses about what they are doing to support anchor goals through recruitment, hiring, and retention.