About the Program
The 'Staff as Students of Social Justice' (SSSJ) Program is the first of its kind in the UC system, a cross-disciplinary curriculum centered in social and racial justice available for all staff and the many career paths they follow. Brought to life through the American Cultures Center, SSSJ is an important expression of the campus’s commitment to staff’s intellectual and professional development in issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice. This program provides a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender; reflect on lived experiences; and build connections with faculty, students, and campus colleagues. Now continuing its sixth year, SSSJ provides a 10-week-long seminar series in the Fall and Spring semesters, including a weekly intellectual lecture and discussion over Zoom, led by the SSSJ Program Director of Pedagogy, David Maldonado. This seminar series provides a deep study of abolitionism and higher education, incorporating content from the previous SSSJ lecture series “Aspirations of Material Anti-Racism: What’s Next.”
Application Process
The application period for the Spring 2026 Cohort is now closed. Please contact us at sssj@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail) if you have any questions.
