Fostering Community and Belonging at UC San Diego
‘Building Community for Generations to Come’
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Alison Black, a lecturer at UC San Diego, emphasizes the importance of inclusion and community in education. As the founder of the Jewish Staff and Faculty Tritons Association, she aims to create a supportive environment for Jewish faculty and staff, reflecting on her family's legacy and her commitment to fostering connections for future generations.
- 01Alison Black emphasizes the role of inclusion and connection in education.
- 02She founded the Jewish Staff and Faculty Tritons Association to support Jewish faculty at UC San Diego.
- 03Black's family has a long history of service at UC San Diego.
- 04Her research focuses on supporting military families and students with diverse identities.
- 05She believes in the importance of community for both students and educators.
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Alison Black, a lecturer in the Department of Education Studies at the University of California, San Diego, has dedicated her career to fostering inclusion and community within education. With a family legacy tied to the university, Black emphasizes that social and relational aspects of learning are as crucial as academic interventions. After earning her degrees at UC San Diego, she became a classroom inclusion aide and later returned to pursue her doctorate. Her research highlights the challenges faced by military families, particularly how frequent relocations impact students' social skills and sense of belonging. In response to her own experiences and the need for community, Black founded the Jewish Staff and Faculty Tritons Association (JSAFTA) to connect Jewish faculty and staff, addressing issues of antisemitism and promoting resilience. Through JSAFTA, she aims to create a supportive network for Jewish individuals on campus, ensuring that the community thrives for future generations. Black's commitment to building connections reflects her belief that investing in community today will benefit UC San Diego for years to come.
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Black's initiatives aim to create a more inclusive environment for Jewish faculty and staff at UC San Diego, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
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