Women's Resources and Research Center Community Agreements 

We developed the community agreements as a way to encourage the creation of a safe space for UC Davis students, employees, and the greater community. Please read below for examples of what the agreements look like in practice:

• Foster a culture of consent, and respect folks’ space and boundaries.

  • Check in with others around you before taking a phone call in a public space

  • Request permission to sit near someone or to engage in conversation with them

  • Feel empowered to let others in the space know what your boundaries are around noise, space, etc.

• Be mindful of your impact on those around you.

  • Notice the volume level around you and try to stay within that range. As a rule of thumb, the library space(s) are prioritized as study spaces while the Conference Room is more social.

  • Take only what you need from our pantry and other resources.

  • Be conscientious of the space you are using and keep walkways and other spaces accessible.

• Demonstrate care for our space and the communities we serve.

  • Clean up after yourself–wipe down surfaces, throw away trash, and scoot your chair in

  • Stay home or wear a mask if you suspect you are sick

  • Please check in using our QR codes and Google Form. This helps support our work!

  • Don’t assume pronouns of folks in our space and make an effort to use others’ correct pronouns consistently

• Ask WRRC staff for support if you need it, and treat our team with respect.

  • Find us in the Resource Room or Joy Fergoda Library

  • Please be patient if a staff member is assisting someone else

  • While we are here to support you, we expect that you treat us with compassion and courtesy

  • If you have questions about touchy topics, that is ok, but get consent before asking staff and be mindful of their personal boundaries