Student Resource and Information Centers

Campus Violence Prevention Program

Police / TAPS Building
200 Dairy Road Bikeway
(530) 752-3299; jmbeeman@ucdavis.edu

The goals of the UC Davis Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) are to reduce the incidence of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and bias related incidents in the campus community and at the UC Davis Medical Center by increasing the knowledge and awareness of students, staff and faculty about such offenses; to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, support, counseling and referrals to victims of such offenses, their families and friends; to service as a resource for information regarding sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and bias related crime; and to collaborate with other campus units and community agencies to provide a safer campus community and a concerted integrated efforts.

The Program's primary mission is to eliminate all forms of violence and in the interim, to ensure that comprehensive and appropriate support services are available for survivors. The Violence Prevention Program provides confidential and supportive responses to victims and offers one on one advocacy with initial medical evaluation, legal and police procedures, and academic and housing issues. Confidential crisis intervention, problem-solving and advocacy is also available to recent survivors and to those working to recover from past incidents, as well as short-term intervention and support being available for friends, family, housemates and co-workers. With the overall purpose of providing for a comprehensive model program of support, education, training and outreach.

Cross-Cultural Center

Steven Baissa, Director
Corner of East Quad and Shields Avenue
(530) 752-4287; Fax (530) 752-5067; ccc@ucdavis.edu; http://ccc.ucdavis.edu

The mission of the Cross-Cultural Center Department, comprising both the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC), is to foster a multi-cultural community through education and advocacy regarding systematic group oppressions, ethnic and cultural diversity, and establishing an environment of cross-cultural learning and exchange for the entire campus.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center

Sheri Atkinson, Director
University House Annex
(530) 752-2452; http://lgbtcenter.ucdavis.edu

The LGBT Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services and works to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, staff, faculty, their family and friends and the entire campus community. The LGBT Resource Center offers a library of over 1,100 books, most of which can be borrowed for 2 weeks for personal use. The Center can also serve as a meeting space for local organizations or support groups. Our focus is respect, pride and unity with regard to all individuals. The LGBT Resource Center is open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS

Services for International
Students and Scholars
(530) 752-0864; siss@ucdavis.edu

Services for International Students and Scholars assists international students, faculty and researchers in gaining and maintaining an appropriate immigration status while at UC Davis. SISS provides orientation and other information and assistance as part of its mission to build a campus community that is fully inclusive of international students and scholars.

All new and transfer international students must attend a special orientation program held just before each quarter begins. The orientation helps new students with immigration regulations and finding campus services and community resources, and is a vital addition to campus and departmental orientation programs. Orientation for new J-1 international scholars is held each week. Students and scholars should report to SISS as soon as possible after arriving in Davis.

Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC)

North Hall, First Floor
(530) 752-3372; Fax (530) 752-0222; http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu

The Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) educates the campus community about women’s issues and concerns, promotes an understanding of the role and impact of gender in our lives and in our society, helps women of diverse backgrounds achieve their intellectual, professional, and personal goals, and advocates for women’s full inclusion, equality and advancement.

The WRRC’s staff can answer questions, locate resources and help you with personal, academic or work-related concerns. Services and resources include lectures, workshops and forums; a library staffed by a full-time librarian; resource listings of campus and community services such as health care, counseling, child care, women’s organizations and legal resources; child emergency notification service for student parents; and specialized programs, discussion groups and individualized consultation for faculty and graduate students on research, academic, career and personal topics.