Submitted by Alastair Iles on
Since 2015, the Building Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems at UC Berkeley project has brought together active collaborators from across campus to help bridge the gaps between food and justice. Toward this end, we created a dynamic “Foodscape Map” that aims to both reveal barriers to the full participation of historically marginalized community members in food-related learning and practice, and highlight opportunities and successes in overcoming such obstacles. We have also developed a set of policy recommendations as a companion piece to the Foodscape Map. These recommendations focus on four campus governance structures: (1) Academic Units, (2) Campus Facilities, (3) Service Units, and (4) Student Leadership, and are aimed at leadership bodies throughout UC Berkeley. See the map and policy recommendations here: https://food.berkeley.edu/foodscape/map/
In Spring 2019, students will apply their knowledge of food systems and equity and inclusion issues, and familiarity with campus organizations, to support implementation of Foodscape Map policy recommendations. *We are specifically seeking students who participate in Greek Life at UC Berkeley, especially from the IFC, MCGC, and NPHC councils.* Undergraduate students will work closely with staff, faculty, and graduate student team members to conduct extensive outreach to relevant administration throughout campus, from student groups to the Chancellor’s cabinet. Students will attend at least 8-10 meetings and will have opportunities to take a leading role in presentations. Students will receive extensive training in UC Berkeley Foodscape Map model and will develop skills in policy advocacy and public speaking.
The project team is seeking 1-2 students with the following skills: ● Work well both independently as well as in a team ● Highly organized and with strong time management skills ● Comfort with creativity, innovation, and hard work ● Outstanding oral and written communication skills, particularly in regards to communications across diverse groups. ● Strong attention to detail ● Professionalism, courtesy, punctuality, and good humor Familiarity with analysis of food systems and structural barriers to inclusion ● Interest and experience in food systems research, education, public service, and activism at UC Berkeley