Dear Campus Community, In consultation with the Public Health Committee and in alignment with other current COVID-19 policies at the UCR, county, state and national levels, researchers no longer need to consult the risk matrix for human subjects research or complete Work Site Specific Plans. All researchers should plan to return to the normal...

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the Presidential Policy on Affiliations with Certain Healthcare Organizations, Implementing Regents Policy 4405. The policy was initially issued as an interim policy and addresses the following key issues: • The policy supports the application of Regents Policy 4405 approved...

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Engelschall to the position of Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services. In this role, Emily will provide strategic leadership and operational management for all departments within Enrollment Services including Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar’s...

Dear Campus Community, As previously communicated, updated guidelines for the use of face coverings indoors will go into effect next Monday, April 11. While other UC campuses relaxed their requirements in March, UC Riverside’s Public Health Advisory Group recommended two additional weeks of required indoor masking after our return from Spring Break...

UCR Police and Safety Services (UCR PD) received several reports of vehicles having the catalytic converter stolen while parked within the parking lots and parking structure located at UCR and surrounding areas. Unfortunately, there has been a significant increase this past couple of years in catalytic converter thefts across the County and State...

Is your main internet browser Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Brave? If so, you should ensure that your browser is up to date so you are not vulnerable to hackers. Google has issued a fix for a “severe” vulnerability in Chrome. Attackers are taking advantage of this by hacking into versions of Chrome that are not up to date. Since Edge and Brave...

UC Riverside is legally required to adhere to Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 889), which prohibits the use of equipment made by a limited set of manufacturers. In compliance with this Federal requirement and resulting UCOP guidance, the Chief Compliance Office (CCO) and Information Technology Solutions (ITS) have...

The UCR Policy Office invites comments on the UCR local procedures for the Whistleblower and Whistleblower Protection Policy. To aid in the review, this notice provides background and context on the purpose of the proposed local procedure and summarizes the development process. Background and Goals. The systemwide UC Whistleblower Policy (WP) was...

Bright Horizons Care Advantage is a comprehensive web-based resource available to all UCR faculty and staff to help balance work and family responsibilities. UC pays the membership fee that provides access to the Bright Horizons Care Advantage website with its networks of pre-screened providers. Bright Horizon Care Advantage Benefits/Resources...

Dear Highlanders, Congratulations on making it through the winter quarter successfully. We hope you are able to have an enjoyable and restful spring break. With spring break right around the corner, your Health, Well-being & Safety team urges you to make spring break memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe...

Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce that Marko Princevac has been selected to serve as vice provost of international affairs, effective April 1. As UCR’s chief academic officer for international programs and engagement, his responsibilities will include international students and scholars, education abroad programs, and international...

Dear Campus Community, As we approach the end of winter quarter, we write today to provide you with updates on COVID-19 health and safety guidelines on the UC Riverside campus. Face Covering Requirements Effective Monday, April 11, UCR will adjust our guidelines for the use of face coverings to align with guidance from the Centers for Disease...

Recent geopolitical events have increased the risk of cyberattacks that could impact the US. While there are currently no credible or specific cyber threats against America, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), warns that cyberattacks can take on various forms including: • Misinformation spread online via social media and...

Dear Campus Community, Throughout the COVID pandemic and following task forces on staff engagement and campus culture, we have collectively gained a deeper appreciation for the critical role of the Human Resources (HR) function on our campus. To help strengthen HR’s leadership and role, we engaged with the consulting firm, Deloitte, last fall to...

Submit your nominations today to honor UCR's outstanding international community! These awards recognize exceptional students, scholars, faculty, and staff who have had a significant impact on the international community at UCR. Their contributions help enrich the international experience at UCR and enhance UCR's global engagement. Nomination...

Dear Campus Community, The events of this past week in Europe have left many of us shaken by the images and stories coming out of Ukraine. The unexpected war has made us feel vulnerable and helpless; we shake our heads in horror and wonder, “how can this be happening?” We feel compelled to look for ways to bring comfort to those UCR international...

We are happy to announce UCR’s payroll deduction form for giving to the UCR Foundation is now completely digital. The new online form includes the following enhancements to make it more accessible and easier to use: • The paper/pdf form has been converted to an interactive online form so submissions can be more easily processed. • As with all...

The information provided below is being shared to bring awareness to the availability of the Federal student loan forgiveness program for all UC employees making payments towards paying off the loan. Please review the information below, visit the links to the program website, and contact FedLoan Servicing at (855) 265.4038 if you have any questions...

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data. This is the second systemwide review for this Policy. The first review of the Presidential Policy on the University of California Research Data and Tangible Research Materials was initiated on December...

Dear Campus Community, We write today to remind you to upload your proof of COVID-19 vaccination including booster dose to your MyChart account by February 25, 2022. As previously communicated, all students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated, which includes receiving booster doses as stipulated in the UC vaccine mandate, or to have...