BLAC@UC advises senior UC leadership on a broad range of issues that affect and inform the experience of Black students, faculty and staff at the university. The constituency of the Council is understood to be members of Black faculty, staff, and student facing groups, officially and unofficially recognized, of the University of California.

The Council also serves as a consultative body, providing guidance and expertise to state and national education leaders and community stakeholders on critical issues, policies and practices affecting the advancement of Black students, staff and faculty.

This mission is accomplished by:

● Providing a forum where University Black Affinity Group leadership may discuss university related issues of mutual interest.

● Providing information and perspective regarding the Black experience to UC management and others on policies, processes, or other matters of interest.

● Fostering respect, communication, and collaboration among the University community.

● Championing UC efforts to diversify staff and faculty.

● Advocating for the creation of pathways to leadership positions for Black employees.

The Council also serves as a consultative body, providing guidance and expertise to state and national education leaders and community stakeholders on critical issues, policies and practices affecting the advancement of Black students, staff and faculty.