Current campus travel guidelines, requirements, and resources for university-related international travel

Dear campus community, We are writing to provide a reminder of current campus travel guidelines, requirements, and resources for university-related international travel to support the health, safety and wellbeing of UC Riverside travelers. Trip registration is required for all university-related international travel. Registering international...

By Ingrid Fahr (Risk Management) and Sheila Hedayati (Environmental Health & Safety) |

PhD/MFA student funding at UCR for 2023-24 and 2024-25

Dear Colleagues: Graduate education is at the core of our mission as an AAU member university. It is our express ambition, as affirmed in the UCR 2030 strategic plan, to grow our doctoral programs. This growth includes not only a larger number of students enrolled at UCR, but also improved outcomes for those students in terms of graduation rates...

By Elizabeth Watkins and Lidia Kos |

Campus community message

Dear Campus Community, This past week I have been away from campus on vacation to be with family. We were together for a wedding. Our gathering was jubilant, a time to celebrate love, one of the feelings that defines humanity. In contrast, the first reports of Hamas attacking music festival attendees in Israel were horrifying. The details have only...

By Kim A. Wilcox |

Resources at UCR amid violence in Israel and Palestine

Dear Campus Community, We were heartbroken to watch as violence broke out in Israel and Palestine this past weekend. At UC Riverside, we encourage department leaders to reach out to students, faculty, and staff that may be impacted. Additionally, we provide services for students through the Counseling and Psychological Services team at 951-827-5331...

By Elizabeth Watkins |

Principles of Community reminder

Dear Campus Community, Each year, at the beginning of the fall quarter, we distribute a reminder about our Principles of Community. These are not merely words but principles that each of us must live in our daily actions on campus. Approaching one another with respect, regardless of differences, is central to cultivating a healthy learning and work...

By Kim A. Wilcox and Estela A. Gavosto |

Winter holiday closure dates announced

UC Riverside plans to observe a Winter Holiday Closure during the 2023-2024 holiday season. The campus is scheduled to close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.210: Absence from Work and relevant provisions of our collective bargaining agreements, the campus will observe...

By Human Resources |

Campus health, vaccine policy and COVID-19 for fall 2023

As we eagerly anticipate the return of students, faculty, and staff to our campus for the upcoming fall semester, it remains imperative that we maintain the vigilance and precautions that have served us well in managing the challenges posed by COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses, such as the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), over the...

By Kenneth Han, Sheila Hedayati and Karla Hill |

Notice of Availability: 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention Information

In compliance with the Clery Act (the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act), the University of California, Riverside has published the 2023 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. The report provides crime and other safety-related information to members of the campus community. This report contains three...

By Olga Snopok |

Chancellor’s monthly update and fall welcome video—September 2023

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to Fall Quarter 2023! A few years ago, an office supply chain used the holiday song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” to advertise back-to-school shopping. The ad showed happy parents dancing through store aisles as they prepared to send their children back to school. The ad’s music choice was a tongue-in-cheek...

By Kim A. Wilcox |

New assistant vice chancellor and Title IX officer appointed

Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Hare, Ed.D., as the new Assistant Vice Chancellor & Title IX Officer for Title IX, Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action (Title IX/EOAA). This appointment comes after a robust nationwide search assisted by WittKieffer. My thanks go to the search chair, Brian Haynes, Vice...

By Kiersten Boyce |

Classification of employees policy changes available for review

This communication is to inform the campus of a proposed revision to University of California’s PPSM-36: Classification of Positions. Who The Proposed Revision Impacts The proposed revision applies to policy-covered employees in the Professional & Support Staff (PPS) and Senior Professionals (SPP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) personnel groups...

By Human Resources |

Proposed revised Timely Warning Policy campus review

UC Riverside is revising its Timely Warning Policy. This policy complies with and helps implement the systemwide Clery Policy that President Drake approved effective August 2023. The proposed revisions are shared with the campus community for review and comment until September 20th. The policy was revised to (A) update and conform definitions to...

By Chief Compliance Office |

Proposed Abusive Conduct Policy campus review

UC Riverside has drafted a local procedure, implementing the systemwide Abusive Conduct Policy that President Drake approved effective January 2023. The draft local procedure is shared with the campus community for review and comment until October 27th. The proposed procedure specifies the Responsible Offices. These are campus departments with...

By Chief Compliance Office |

Block Party fencing and sound impacts expected

I would like to share that on Saturday, September 30th, the Associated Students Program Board is hosting UCR's annual Block Party concert. We wanted to notify you of potential amplified sound and access that may affect the inner areas of campus. The event kicks off at 3:30pm and will last until 9:30pm. However, sound checks for the artists will...

By Associated Student Program Board |

Chancellor’s Update—August 2023

Dear Colleagues, Conventional wisdom suggests that one benefit of travel is a shift in perspective that occurs when we encounter different cultures and experiences. But this year, in my summer travels, I attended a meeting for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences focused on leading for higher education equity. My purpose wasn’t to see things...

By Kim A. Wilcox |

New associate vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development appointed

Dear Campus Community, I am excited to announce the appointment of Djurdjica Coss as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (AVC-RED). Her first day in this role will be September 1, 2023. Djurdjica has a deep connection to UC Riverside (UCR), evident in her history within the UC system, from her time as a graduate student...

By Rodolfo H. Torres |

Call for applications for UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose...

By UC Office of the President |

Campus operations continuing as normal

Dear Campus Community, I am writing to confirm that classes will continue as scheduled tomorrow, Monday, August 21. However, we encourage instructors to practice maximum flexibility and utilize remote options if needed, and to communicate those options to their students. Similarly, though campus operations will continue tomorrow, we encourage...

By Elizabeth Watkins |

Changes to five-year senior leadership development assessment process

The University of California, Riverside is proposing changes to the University’s Five-Year Senior Leadership Development Assessment Process for Senior Management Group (SMG) members, which are applicable to the Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, University Librarian, University Extension Dean, Campus Counsel, Vice Chancellor/Dean...

By Human Resources |

Free annual flu shots on campus in September

The HR Benefits and Wellness Offices will be hosting the annual Flu Shot Clinics at UCR. This exclusive offer, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, is free for UCR Faculty, Staff, Emeriti & Retirees and provided in an open-air environment at the center of campus. Download the flyer PDF What • FREE Annual Flu Shot • Giveaways • Gift for the first 25 flu...

By Human Resources |