Pronouns In UCPath

Overview

As part of the Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy implementation, starting on July 15, 2024, faculty, staff, and student employees can enter their pronouns in UCPath. These pronouns will be displayed on several pages in UCPath and accessible to employees, managers, campus inquiry users and transactors, administrators, and UCPath Center Staff, and will be visible in downstream systems such as the Campus Directory.

UCPath will be the primary source of pronoun information for faculty and staff. For student employees, if there is a conflicting pronoun entry in Campus Solutions, the value in Campus Solutions will take precedence in downstream systems like the Campus Directory.

Available Pronouns in UCPath:

  • All pronouns
  • Ask Me
  • He/Him/His
  • He/She
  • He/They
  • My name only
  • She/He
  • She/Her/Hers
  • She/They
  • They/He
  • They/Them/Theirs
  • They/She
  • Ze/Zir/Zirs
  • Ze/Hir/Hirs
  • My pronouns are not listed
  • Decline to State

When an employee logs in to UCPath, if they have not already entered their pronouns, they will be prompted to do so. Anyone with access to an employee's pronouns is expected to respect and use them appropriately.

For more information on this policy and local efforts, please visit the UC Berkeley Gender Recognition and Pronoun Policy website

Additional tools and resources:

Pronouns FAQ 

Employees and Managers

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How do I update my pronouns in UCPath?

1. Log into https://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu


2. Click Employee Actions > Personal Information > Self Identification Details

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How will pronouns be displayed in UCPath?

In the Employee Self-Service dashboard, your pronouns are shown in parentheses under your name in the top left corner. Note that Transactor or inquiry users in UCPath will see your pronouns when hovering over your name at the top of select UCPath pages.

What if I want to update my pronouns in UCB systems?

Faculty and Staff:

UCPath is the main source of pronoun information for staff and faculty. These pronouns will be used in downstream systems, including the campus directory. Most UCB local systems will display pronouns as set in UCPath. If there is a discrepancy, contact the system administrator. To edit your campus directory display settings, log in to: https://bpr.calnet.berkeley.edu/account-manager/directoryUpdate...

What if I don’t see my pronouns listed in UCPath?

There is an option labeled ‘My pronouns are not listed’. Please note, that if you select this value, your pronouns will display as blank.

If you would like to request a new set of pronouns be added to the drop-down list, please contact GRLN@berkeley.edu

Why is there no back button in UCPath? How do I go back if I need to fix/edit something I entered?

As of July 15th, when you next log in to UCPath, you will be prompted to confirm your gender identity and sexual orientation values and to select your pronouns. As you navigate through these three pages, you will find there is no option to return to a previous page. If you need to go back to a previous page, you have two options:

Log out of UCPath, and log back in. You will be prompted to review these three pages from the start. Continue through all three pages and complete your selections. Once completed, you can then go back to the Self-Identification Details...

Where can I see pronouns for my direct reports in UCPath?

When viewing employee information on the Manager Self-Service pages, your employees’ pronouns will be displayed in parentheses to the right of their name.

Your employees’ pronouns will be displayed in parentheses to the right of their name.

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What pronouns should I use for my direct reports if I do not see pronouns listed next to the name?

If you do not see pronouns listed for your direct reports it could be that they have not selected a value yet, or that they have selected “My pronouns are not listed” or “Decline to State.” It’s ok to ask your direct reports what pronouns they use. In the meantime, do not assume your direct report’s pronouns. Instead, use your direct report’s name when referring to your direct report. You can also look at other sources where pronouns may be listed, like in your direct report’s email signature.

Transactors

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Why is it important to use someone’s identified pronouns?

Using someone's correct pronouns is an important way of affirming their identity.

Do we need to/can we include pronouns on the hire template?

No. Employees are responsible for selecting their pronouns. They will be prompted to do so when they first sign into UCPath.

How /where do I find someone’s pronouns in UCPath?

When viewing employee data on a transactional or inquiry page in UCPath, the employee’s name may be shown at the top of the page in bold text with a dotted underline. If so, hover your mouse over the name. A mouseover card will display showing employee information, including, if available, their pronoun.

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Can contingent workers, POIs and dependents include their pronouns in UCPath?

No. Pronouns can only be added by employees through employee self-service. Contingent workers, POIs, and dependents do not have access to employee self-service.

Will Contingent Workers, POIs, or Affiliates be able to update their pronouns in the directory still?

No. There is no option to add pronouns for Contingent workers, POIs, or Affiliates in the directory.

Will pronouns be displayed on all pages within UCPath?

No. Only pages that display a mouseover for the employee’s name will display pronoun information. If the page displays the employee’s legal name, instead of their lived name, pronoun information will not be available, even if there is a mouseover.

A full list of pages where lived names and/or pronouns are listed.

Which pages in UCPath will display employee pronoun information?

Only pages that display a mouseover for the employee’s name will display pronoun information. If the page displays the employee’s legal name, instead of their lived name, pronoun information will not be available, even if there is a mouseover.

A full list of pages where lived names and/or pronouns are listed.

Do offer letters contain someone’s pronouns?

No. Offer letters should address the person by name, not by 3rd person pronoun.

Is there any sensitivity training available?

Yes. Please see the two links given below:

UC Gender Recognition & Lived Name: An Introduction to Gender Awareness eCourse in the Learning Center UC Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name: Guidelines...