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 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 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 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...

Dear Students, COVID-19 testing is critical for reducing virus transmission on-campus and maintaining our ability to operate in-person. Employees and students who are not fully vaccinated and are working and learning on-campus are already required to test regularly and report the results through the Daily Wellness Check as a condition of accessing...

Dear Faculty and Staff, COVID-19 testing is critical for reducing virus transmission on-campus and maintaining our ability to operate in-person. Employees and students who are not fully vaccinated and are working and learning on-campus are already required to test regularly and report the results through the Daily Wellness Check as a condition of...

Dear Colleagues: As we prepare to return to in-person instruction, we would like to affirm that the compassionate clause that was in place during the fall quarter for remains in effect. As a reminder the Academic Senate endorsed an instructional plan for winter quarter that allows for exceptions to normal course delivery modes through an approval...

Lt. Anthony Frisbee from the UC Irvine Police Department has been offered and accepted the role of Interim Chief of the UC Riverside Police Department. He has 30 years of public service, with 17 years at UC Irvine. Lt. Frisbee is a University of California alumni with a Master’s degree in Criminology, Law, and Society. He will begin working with...

Dear campus community, I am excited to announce the appointment of Matthew Gunkel to the position of Associate Vice Chancellor/Chief Information Officer (AVC/CIO). His first day will be March 10, 2022. Matt joins us from the University of Missouri, where he has served as Chief Online Learning and Technology Officer since 2019. There, he led the...

Dear Campus Community, As you are aware, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UC Riverside has established on-campus COVID-19 testing in order to further protect the health and safety of the campus community. UCR’s testing program has operated through Color, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health. Individuals testing on...

Dear Highlander Community, UC Riverside will resume in-person instruction on Monday, January 31. A small number of courses that were previously approved for remote instruction due to exceptional circumstances will remain remote, but all other courses will return to their Academic Senate-approved delivery modes. This decision was made following...