UCR Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is excited to share that we have "broken ground” on The Grove, UC Riverside’s new secure AI campus platform.
Early Adopters Will Help Shape The Grove
As with any soft launch, we’re just getting started! This is a new and evolving space. There is significant growth ahead as we continue to refine and expand The Grove’s capabilities. As an early adopter, your exploration insights and feedback will help ITS prioritize new features and data sources, improve system responses, and further develop The Grove’s overall functionality.
Once in The Grove, provide feedback directly from the homepage using the “Feedback” button.
How to Access The Grove
If you are interested in becoming an early adopter, please take a moment to answer a 2-minute Qualtrics survey. The information provided in this intake questionnaire will help ITS better understand your individual needs and consult on ways to more effectively leverage The Grove.
Upon completion, you will be automatically redirected to grove.ucr.edu.
Note that you must be logged into your UC Riverside account to access The Grove.
1. If prompted, sign into Google with your UCR NetID email (e.g., scottyb@ucr.edu). This
will take you to UCR’s login page.
2. In the UCR login page, sign in using your UCR NetID (e.g., scottyb) and password.
3. Authenticate your login using Duo, UCR’s multi-factor authentication service.
Connecting to Your Personal Data
The Grove takes data privacy and access permissions seriously. Please note that The Grove will prompt you to authorize access to your UCR account. To proceed, select the “Authorize” button and follow the onscreen instructions to connect your UCR Google (R’Mail) account.
Granting this authorization allows The Grove to look at the data to which you have access, as well as perform tasks on your behalf.
Join The Grove Workshop Series
Want to learn how to use The Grove? Join the upcoming workshop series to learn tips and get the most out of your new secure agentic AI platform!
● April 29 at 1 PM - Foundational Concepts & Gemini Ecosystem (register to attend)
○ Session Info: Attendees will learn how to access The Grove, what sets it apart from other AI tools, and how to effectively prompt to get the personalized assistance they need.
● May 13 at 2 PM - Data Management & AI Best Practices (register to attend)
○ Session Info: Attendees will learn how The Grove accesses data, data care
practices, and how to implement cleanup protocols that minimize noise and
inaccurate AI responses.
● May 27 at 1 PM - No-Code Agent Building (register to attend)
○ Session Info: Attendees will learn how to create AI “agents” that can perform specific tasks on one’s behalf. No coding knowledge is needed! This course is for everyone at UCR.
To learn more about The Grove, including its key features and how it works, read the ITS Blog.