Announcements
UAW Contracts Updates
Dear Colleagues, As I noted in my winter campus update, the new union contracts with our academic researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate student researchers, and teaching assistants provide important salary increases and expanded benefits to these essential members of our academic workforce. Meeting the financial obligations of these...
New vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Education announced
Dear Campus Community, I am excited to announce the appointment of Louie F. Rodríguez as Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. His first day will be April 1. A member of the UCR faculty since 2016, Louie is a Professor and the Bank of America Endowed Chair in Education Leadership, Policy, and Practice in the School of Education (SOE)...
Systemwide review of proposed presidential policy on purchases of goods and services; Supply Chain Management
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy UC-PS-20-0489-BUS-43 Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues: • Respond to feedback from the previous systemwide review. During the 2021 systemwide...
Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Dear Campus Colleagues, The news of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria has been deeply troubling. The scale of the impact, the destruction, and, most importantly, the large loss of life is devastating and difficult to comprehend. UC Riverside is proud to have faculty, staff and students from the impacted region and our thoughts are with everyone...
Associate Chancellor Transition
Dear Colleagues, Associate Chancellor Christine Victorino has informed me of her plans to step down from her position on June 30. She has admirably served in this role since 2016. As chief of staff in the Office of the Chancellor, Christine has been instrumental in helping to lead our campus through a dynamic season in which UC Riverside has grown...
Chancellor’s Update—January 2023
Dear Campus Community, For the first time in several years, winter quarter at UC Riverside began on campus as planned. After nearly three years of adjustments, I recognize that starting the year together is a privilege that is not guaranteed. But a pandemic isn’t the only challenge our world faces. Earlier this month heavy rains brought flooding to...
Provost’s winter campus update
Dear Campus Community, We start this new year with signed union contracts with our academic researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate student researchers, and teaching assistants. The contracts provide important salary increases and expanded benefits to these essential members of our academic workforce, and we all look forward to working...
Welcome New Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
After a nationwide search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Annya Lott as UC Riverside’s next Associate Vice Chancellor for Development. Annya most recently worked as Senior Director of Philanthropy for Pitzer College. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit philanthropy, and communications. In addition to...
Impact23 update and townhall on Jan. 30
Dear Colleagues, UC Riverside has embarked on an important effort, the Impact23 program, to update financial processes and systems across the campus. As part of our efforts to prepare and educate the campus, join us for a Town Hall information session on Monday, January 30, 2023, from 1:00-2:30 pm. In this session, we will provide Impact23 Program...
Shooting in Monterey Park
Dear Campus Community, I join the UC Riverside community in expressing our shock and heartbreak at the shooting in Monterey Park that claimed 11 lives and wounded at least 10 others. It’s tragic and unacceptable that mass shootings have become so commonplace in our society. This tragedy hits even closer to home as it took place less than an hour...
Implementation of presidential policy on abusive conduct in the workplace
On December 16, 2022, President Drake issued the new Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace, which is effective January 1, 2023. The policy underscores the University’s commitment to promoting and maintaining a healthy working and learning environment in which every individual is treated with respect. The Presidential Policy on...
Pre-Retirement Planning Virtual Workshop Series
It is important to take an active role in planning for a secure retirement. UC offers education and counseling to support you along the way—all available at no cost to you. The UCR Human Resources Benefits Office is sponsoring a Pre-Retirement Planning Virtual Workshop Series open to all UCR faculty and staff to provide information about resources...
Chancellor's Update -- December 2022
Dear Campus Community, The list of individual and institutional accomplishments during the past 12 months has been great. Whenever I pause and look back to see how we have made progress, I am grateful to work alongside you. At the same time, the last few years have presented a series of unique and complicated challenges for our university. As we...
Message to the UC community on UC-UAW tentative agreement
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY After months of negotiations, a strike, and disruptions on our campuses, I am pleased to inform you that UC has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding the Graduate Student Researchers (GSR) and Academic Student Employees (ASE) contracts. Union members are expected to vote...
Extension of Systemwide Review of UC Presidential Policy on Vaccination Programs
Dear Colleagues, On August 30, 2022, the Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Amendments was issued, with an effective date of September 1, 2022. On September 16, 2022, the University of California Office of the President distributed a draft policy for Systemwide Review with a comment deadline of December 15, 2022. Based on feedback...
ITS deploying new identity and access management solution in spring
The deployment of IAMRiverside, an identity and access management solution that will greatly improve UC Riverside’s security posture and streamline the user account lifecycle, is scheduled for spring 2023. Thanks to UC Riverside’s recent investment in information technology, UCR Information Technology Solutions is pleased to formally introduce...
UC Riverside 2022-23 flu vaccination program
To support the health and well-being of UC students, faculty, and staff, as well as our local communities, the University of California, in consultation with UC Health leadership, has issued a systemwide executive order requiring all members of the UC community to receive an influenza immunization. The 2022/2023 flu season policy requires you to...
Normal campus bus service resumes
Riverside Transit Agency resumed normal bus service to UC Riverside on Wednesday, Dec. 14. RTA routes 1, 16, 51, and 204 resumed normal routing near UC Riverside. The Bannockburn bus stop along with other stops on Campus Drive and Canyon Crest Drive will be open. The agency had detoured normal bus service starting Nov. 15 due to the strike.
A message to the UC community about UC-UAW negotiations
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY I write today to share with you an important development in the University’s negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding contracts for our Graduate Student Researchers and Academic Student Employees. I am pleased to tell you that after months of good faith but challenging negotiations, and...
New executive director of Dining and Hospitality Services named
Please join me in congratulating Marcus Van Vleet as he officially assumes the role of Executive Director, Dining and Hospitality Services effective December 12, 2022. Marcus has been serving as our interim Executive Director working in close partnership with Executive Chef Lanette Dickerson since June 2022. During that time, Marcus has pulled...