[Chass-gsaos] El Colectivo: Nominations Are Open for Our Inaugural Mesa Directiva!

[CHASS Graduate Academic Affairs]

Hello everyone,

The Mesa Directiva is officially welcoming nominations for the inaugural
leadership team!  If you or someone you know is interested in a position,
please submit a nomination.  This is a fantastic opportunity to help build
a new campus organization from the ground up, gain valuable professional
development, and make a lasting impact on our campus community.  Please
feel free to share with other staff and faculty in your departments.  Thank
you!

Best,
Perla


*From:* Crystal Petrini
*Sent:* Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:55 AM
*To:* ucr-colectivo at ucr.edu
*Subject:* El Colectivo: Nominations Are Open for Our Inaugural Mesa
Directiva!



Dear colegas,



We’re excited to share an important update from the *UCR Chicanx/Latinx
Faculty & Staff Colectivo* as we move from our initial planning phase
toward our first elected leadership.



Our planning process and inaugural retreat helped shape El Colectivo’s
*Mission,
Vision & Values*, which are now available on our new webpage:
UCR Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff Colectivo | Office of Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion
<https://diversity.ucr.edu/ucr-chicanxlatinx-faculty-staff-colectivo>



*Building our inaugural Mesa Directiva*

Based on feedback from the inaugural retreat, we are moving forward with a
governance structure centered on shared Faculty and Staff leadership.



The elected positions on the inaugural Mesa Directiva will include:

   - Faculty Co-Chair
   - Staff Co-Chair
   - Director of Administration & Operations
   - Director of Communications & Membership
   - Director of Community & Belonging
   - Director of Professional Growth & Mentorship
   - Director of Campus & Community Partnerships



The broader structure also includes affiliated-group representation, a
temporary non-voting Founding Advisor during the inaugural transition, and
connections with key campus partners.

You can review the structure, responsibilities, terms, and transition plan
here: View the governance structure →
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bGTjpkp2_I3NaL19No0_X1bsr-25HnGF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109582172804796142806&rtpof=true&sd=true__;!!OLyWHuc!TxNdsTxunZHmc188Yuxgcl2IpPd_3hCnu5fwrdjaQhCMjzASg_G7oWD23qkMzNmavu6ZqznbTzTqCQkffcWVuPwEzwcz$>



Importantly, this is an *inaugural structure, not yet a permanent one*. The
first Mesa Directiva will begin in January 2027, with January through June
serving as a six-month pilot to assess what is working and what may need
refinement before formal bylaws are developed.



*Nominations are now open*

We invite you to nominate *yourself or another UCR faculty or staff member*
whose leadership, perspective, and commitment could help shape El
Colectivo’s next chapter.

You do not need to have participated in the original planning group or
inaugural retreat to serve.



*Nomination and election timeline:*

   - Nominations close: November 6
   - Nominees confirm candidacy by: November 20
   - Voting: November 30–December 11
   - Election results announced: December 14
   - Inaugural Mesa Directiva begins: January 1, 2027



*Submit a Nomination →*
<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e54hvxOrf6QetN4>

We encourage you to review the roles and consider not only whether you
might serve, but also who in our community you would encourage to step
forward.



*Interested in helping with the election?*

If you’re *not running for a Mesa Directiva position* and would like to
help with our inaugural election process, we’re also forming a small *Elections
Committee*. Please reply to me directly by *November 5* if you’re
interested.



*Stay connected*

If you’re not already on the El Colectivo listserv—or know someone who
should be—please join us:

*👉* *Join the Official Colectivo Listserv*
<https://groups.google.com/a/ucr.edu/g/ucr-colectivo/about>

Log in with your UCR credentials and select *“Join Group.”*



Thank you to everyone who has helped bring El Colectivo to this point. This
next phase is an opportunity to broaden participation and begin
transitioning the work from the planning group to an elected Mesa
Directiva. Whether you run for a position, nominate a colleague, help with
the election, or simply stay connected, there are many ways to be part of
what comes next.



Con cariño y en comunidad,
*UCR Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff Colectivo Planning Committee*





Warm regards,

Crystal Petrini,MBA

*Financial & Administrative Officer*

*Social Medicine, Population & Public Health*

*University of California, Riverside    *
*cpetrini at medsch.ucr.edu <cpetrini at medsch.ucr.edu>* | 951.827.0139
<(951)%20827-0139>




-- 

Perla Fabelo,

Graduate Student Services Advisor Lead

CHASS Dean's Office - Graduate Student Academic Affairs

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

3410A HMNSS | 900 University Ave | Riverside, CA 92521

Office (951) 827-1454 | fabelo at ucr.edu | CHASS Graduate Student Affairs
<https://chass.ucr.edu/graduates>



*I am working a hybrid schedule and will respond to messages as soon as
possible*.
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