A new audio tool is available to faculty that allows people to record their name so that it appears on their profile page in the CA&ES online directory.
Faculty, staff and students come to UC Davis from across the world and properly pronouncing names is a courtesy that should be available to all. While recording your name is entirely voluntary, this tool offers a simple way to support an inclusive environment.
Name recordings are only available for CA&ES faculty at this time, but we hope to create opportunities to expand access to the greater community at a later date.
Check out this example found under the Name Pronunciation header.
Adding name pronunciation to profile pages
- Log into the college pronunciation page at facultydirectory.ucdavis.edu with your username and Kerberos passphrase.
- Click Manage Pronunciation.
- Click Record. The audio setup – computer microphone, ear buds, etc -- you use for Zoom calls or online conferences will work with this recording tool.
- Say your name slowly and clearly.
- Click Stop Recording.
- Review your recording for clarity. If you aren’t satisfied, click Remove and record your name again.
- Once you are satisfied with your recording, click Save and Sync.
- Click Log Out.
Note: It could take an hour for your recording to appear.