Update on Website Transition

In early 2018, Information Technology Solutions and University Communications announced a transition of the content management system for websites on campus. Acquia Cloud Site Factory is replacing Omni Update as the university’s supported content management system (CMS). The new content management system offering is based on the Drupal 8 platform...

By Danna Gianforte and Johnny Cruz |

UCR Parking Wait List Review

With the campus growth, on-going construction, and office moves, we are reviewing our wait lists. In order to better serve our customers and get people closer to their work locations, we would like you to review your wait list selections for accuracy. We will be making large moves in the upcoming months and your cooperation in updating your...

By UCR Transportation and Parking Services |

Wildfire air quality notice

On May 7, a fire started in Chino and is expected to burn for 3-5 days. With the fire sending smoke into some areas throughout Riverside and San Bernardino County, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is reporting air quality index levels of Moderate. This morning at 10:00 am the air quality index for Metropolitan Riverside County...

By Sheila Hedayati |

UCR classes schedule shift planned for this fall

Get ready for the 10-Minute Time Shift! Beginning fall quarter 2019, UCR classes will start and end 10 minutes earlier. This means all classes will start on the hour or half hour and your academic day will start and end 10 minutes earlier too. For example, an 8:10–9:00 class will change to 8:00–8:50. This adjustment may cause temporary disruptions...

By Ken Baerenklau |

Take part in UCR's Long Range Development Plan process

Dear UCR Faculty and Staff, UCR is currently in the process of updating its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). The information below highlights the requirements for an LRDP, and we also included in here some information that distinguishes the LRDP from the Strategic Planning process update, which is being initiated in the near future. Relationship...

By Gerry Bomotti |

Measles Health Reminder

In light of the events that have occurred at UCLA, we would like to remind the UC Riverside community to review your vaccine records to confirm at least two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. As of April 26 at 4 p.m. there have been NO confirmed cases of measles for UCR Student Health to report. In collaboration with Riverside...

By Dr. Kenneth Han |

Take the Long Range Development Plan Survey

Dear UCR Faculty and Staff, UCR is currently in the process of updating its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Think of the LRDP as UCR’s general planning framework- it designates campus areas for certain types of uses, identifies growth goals, and provides direction for future development. Its an important planning tool requiring time, expertise...

By UCR Planning, Design and Construction |

Request for Comments on UCR Policy 700-85; Major Events

Dear Members of the UC Riverside Campus Community, This document is a revision to an existing campus-wide policy that establishes the processes for requesting and hosting major events on University Controlled Properties. Over the next 30 calendar days, members of the campus community are encouraged to review this updated policy and provide comments...

By Tim Willette |

Upcoming Planned UCPath Online Maintenance

Due to maintenance needs, UCPath online will be unavailable to all users on from 4:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, April 27. Should you have any IT related questions, please contact the Enterprise Operations Center (EOC) at eoc2@ucop.edu or (510) 987-0363.

By FOM/UC Path Project Team |

UCR upgrades wireless system

UCR Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is pleased to announce two new updates to our campus wireless infrastructure scheduled for April 22, 2019. 1) Campus wireless system improvements 2) Launch of a new UCR-GUEST wireless network What do you need to know? Campus Wireless System Improvements: ITS will be upgrading existing wireless system...

By Information Technology Solutions |

Daily Digest Being Replaced by ScotMemos

In response to campus feedback about the volume of email and the relevance of information being emailed to all university employees, UC Riverside is replacing the Daily Digest with a new channel – called ScotMemos – for announcements targeting the UCR campus community. The ScotMemos page, which will reside on the Inside UCR website, launched...

By Johnny Cruz |

Request for Comments - Interim UCR policies on pets and assistive animals

Two new campus-wide policies that provide guidance regarding pets and and assistive animals (support and service) on campus are available for review. The policy on pets is available here and the one regarding assistive animals is here. Over the next 30 calendar days, members of the campus community are encouraged to review the interim policies and...

By Tim Willette |

Apply to be the next staff advisor to the UC Regents

Staff colleagues, You are invited and encouraged to apply to be the next Staff Advisor to the Regents. Applications will be accepted through Monday, April 1 at 5 p.m. The staff advisor program allows for two staff or non-Senate academic employees to participate in open sessions of the Board of Regents meetings as well as designated committees of...

By Ross French |

Give your feedback on a proposed walking and running trail

UCR Healthy Campus is inviting staff and faculty to participate in a focus group to provide feedback on a proposed walking and running trail. The Healthy Campus' Physical Activity subcommittee is leading the discussions to see if a walking and running trail is of interest to the campus community. The subcommittee also wants to hear ideas of what...

By UCR Healthy Campus |

UCPath to see downtime in March

In March, UC Berkeley, UC Davis and Agricultural Natural Resources are planned to be the next UC locations to implement UCPath, which will bring the total number of employees served by the UCPath Center to 135,000. During this transition, direct access for UCR employees to UCPath and UCPath Center support services through the portal will be limited...

By FOM/UC Path Project Team |

New survey on UCR's Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policy

Over five years ago, on January 2, 2014, UCR became a smoke/tobacco-free environment. We would like to thank you for your collaborative support and assistance in helping to “Clear the Air" at UCR. In order to continue to provide a smoke & tobacco and vape-free environment in support of student success, academic excellence, and a healthy work and...

By Gerry Bomotti |

2019 Annual Campus Asbestos Notification

California Health and Safety Code Section 25915.2. requires notification to all UC Riverside personnel of the presence of asbestos in certain materials used in the construction of University buildings. Copies of this legislation are available at the Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) office. Buildings that were built prior to 1981 may contain...

By Gerry Bomotti |

Proposed Local Implementing Procedure - Whistleblower Protection Policy Request for Comments Reminder

Request for Comments – Proposed Local Im plementing Procedure - Whistleblower Protection Policy This local procedure relates to the UC Whistleblower Protection Policy, which is the complaint procedure for employees (and certain others) who believe they have been retaliated against for filing a whistleblower complaint (or engaging in certain other...

By Kiersten Boyce |

ScotSupply is UCR's new supply store

After more than 20 years the current campus Storehouse website was retired. Auxiliary Services, in partnership with Information Technology Solutions (ITS), is pleased to announce that a new ordering system for ScotSupply (formerly Storehouse), became available on December 17, 2018. For campus users, the new system offers an updated look and...

By Michael Clemons |

R'Card is moving

We're excited to announce that UCR Card Services will be moving from Bannockburn Village to the modular building near Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the heart of campus. Beginning Monday, January 7 the campus community will be able visit us in our new location to pick up their R'Card, add Bear Bucks to their account, or learn about the on and off...

By Michael Clemons |