Dear Highlanders, Thank you to all those who have submitted their proof of the COVID-19 vaccination by the deadline of August 16, 2021. Student Health Services is in receipt of thousands of new vaccination records. With that being stated, we are asking those who have recently uploaded their proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to exercise extreme...

Dear colleague: As part of the university’s commitment to transparency and public accountability, including the way it compensates faculty and staff, UC is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2020. This disclosure parallels last year’s payroll disclosure and is consistent with similar practices at...

UC Riverside students and employees are encouraged to help ensure a safe and successful return to campus through the Let’s Do R Part campaign. The campaign provides information on how the campus community can take action in a variety of ways, from wearing face coverings to getting vaccinated. Staff and faculty members can help promote the campaign...

The 2021 Chancellor's Faculty and Staff Picnic has been postponed in the interest of the health and safety of all UCR staff, faculty, and academic non-senate members. Updates will be provided when available. All UCR staff, faculty, and non-academic senate employees are cordially invited to join Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox for a picnic lunch to kick...

Dear Highlanders, Fall quarter is quickly approaching. In an effort to return to campus safely, we have been encouraging our students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated and submit their proof of vaccination sooner than later. Well, later has come, and the deadline to submit your vaccination information is Monday, August 16, 2021 by 11:59 p.m....

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Schnirel as UC Riverside’s next Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services. He will start in mid to late September with date to be determined. In his role, Adam will oversee the Facilities Services unit functions and activities in maintenance, housekeeping, custodial, landscape, recycling...

Our messages over the last few months have become increasingly pointed: get vaccinated. Thank you to each of you who has submitted your COVID-19 vaccination record. As of this week, we have received vaccination records for over 67% of employees. UCOP instituted a new SARS-CoV 2 Vaccination Policy on July 15, 2021, mandating vaccination by all...

All employees working in campus-owned or leased facilities are required to complete the UC Riverside Daily Wellness Check on all days when they will be working in campus owned or operated facilities. Please bookmark wellnesscheck.ucr.edu and make sure you complete the survey before coming to work. If you are unable to complete the survey before...

Each month the Chief Compliance Office will highlight a policy for its Policy Spotlight Series. This month focuses on the technical revision of the UC Policy on Establishing and Maintaining Presidential Policies ("Policy on Policies"): The University of California Presidential Policy on Establishing and Maintaining Presidential Policies ("Policy on...

Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, UCR campus building locations will return to normal pre-pandemic unlocking and locking schedules. This universal date serves to assist the campus community and Facilities Services (FS) with a synchronized building access date as organizations prepare for the return of in-person services on September 1. In addition...

Since yesterday, the CDC and CDPH issued new guidance recommending mask wearing indoors for areas where COVID-19 transmission is high. Southern California and Riverside County fall into this category. In response to changing conditions, we are updating our campus requirements. Effective July 29, 2021, mask wearing will be required indoors while on...

As announced last week, the UC Office of the President released the final COVID-19 vaccination policy. Faculty, staff and students can submit their proof of vaccine via the Employee Vaccine Tracking and the Student Portal. Proof of vaccination or request for an exemption/deferral must be submitted by August 16, 2021. The final SARS-CoV-2...

Dear Campus Community, On journeys that involve airplanes, I find that one of the hardest parts of the trip is the return flight. In that time when an adventure is over and I am anticipating the comfort of home, the distance seems to grow longer. In just two months, we’ll be opening our doors for the beginning of fall quarter. Our campus—designed...

Dear Campus Community, Today, I am writing to announce two important pieces of information. 1. A new UC vaccination policy has gone into effect. 2. All UC Riverside employees and students must upload a vaccination record by Monday, August 16. As of last week, more than 330 million doses of vaccine had been administered and 158.6 million individuals...

Dear Highlanders, Today, I am writing to announce two important pieces of information. 1. A new UC vaccination policy has gone into effect. 2. All UC Riverside employees and students must upload a vaccination record by Monday, August 16. As of last week, more than 330 million doses of vaccine had been administered and 158.6 million individuals were...

The safety of our campus community remains our priority. All campus community members accessing campus facilities must continue to follow all established COVID-19 prevention guidelines and their department’s Worksite Specific Plan. As we move toward the fall and increased building occupancy, there are a number of changes building occupants should...

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to introduce Dr. Yuqing (Melanie) Wu, Professor of Computer Science at Pomona College. Selected as a 2021-22 ACE Fellow, Dr. Wu has chosen to be placed at UCR to learn about university leadership and work directly in the Chancellor’s office. This unique program condenses years of on-the-job experience and skills...

Dear Campus Community, The coronavirus pandemic wrought substantial devastation on our nation and community since the first diagnosed U.S. case in January 2020. In the 18 months since then, Congress has passed three rounds of stimulus acts, each of which offered financial relief to institutions of higher education. Chancellor Wilcox and I, in...

Each month the Chief Compliance Office will highlight a policy for its Policy Spotlight Series. This month focuses on the rescission of the interim policy on Travel Risk Reduction: The interim policy on Travel Risk Reduction (900-25) has been rescinded. This was an interim policy that outlined the requirements for travel to ensure the health...

Dear Campus Research Community, The Chancellor recently announced the new guidelines in place regarding COVID 19 precautions and restrictions. In particular, labs and research facilities are now allowed to function at 100% capacity, provided new Worksite Specific Plans (WSSPs) are submitted and approved, or WSSPs are updated to include additional...