Announcements
Chancellor’s Update—May 2023
Dear Campus Community, It’s been another year for the record books! As we move toward the end of the academic year, I have been reflecting on all the accomplishments by the UC Riverside community over the last 12 months. Like the message I sent to campus last year in June, below you will find a summary of achievements from this year that highlight...
ChatGPT security guidance
With the emergence of ChatGPT, many members of our community are racing to explore its use in the academic, research, and administrative mission of the University. The Information Security Office wants to provide guidance on its appropriate use through university policy and risk mitigation. At present, any use of ChatGPT should be with the...
Spring Splash noise and staging impacts
On Saturday, May 13th, the Associated Students Programming Board is hosting UCR's annual Spring Splash 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 3:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. However, soundchecks for the artists will begin at 9 a.m. and go until 3 p.m...
Digital Transformation at UCR
Dear Highlander Community, It is an exciting time for innovation in higher education. Advancements in technology that accelerate research, enhance student learning, facilitate collaboration, better protect data, and automate workflows are increasingly within reach. When I joined UCR at this time last year, I was asked to develop a new strategic...
Salary increase for policy-covered staff and academic employees
Dear Campus Community, Thank you for your continued contributions to the overall success of UC Riverside. Through your dedication and commitment, we continue to thrive in our research, teaching, and service missions. The momentum that we continue to build positions UCR as a university of choice for both students and employees. This year, I am...
Chancellor’s Update -- April 2023
There’s a lot of news to share this month. So, let’s commence… Commencement 2023—Bigger and Better This year, in response to feedback, UC Riverside is enhancing the Commencement experience for graduates, guests, faculty, staff, and University friends by hosting ceremonies at Toyota Arena for those receiving their bachelor’s degree, master’s degree...
Employee-Initiated Reduction In Time Program Employee Review
In consultation with systemwide Human Resources and UC Legal, proposed revisions to the Employee-Initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program and ERIT Contract are now available for employee review. Background The ERIT program is an optional tool that locations and organizational units may choose to implement as a flexible work resource. At locations...
Search launched for associate vice chancellor and controller
Dear Campus Community: I write to announce the launch of a national search for the Associate Vice Chancellor & Controller position at UC Riverside. The search officially launched on Friday, April 7. Please share this exciting opportunity with your networks (also see attached). For full consideration, we are requesting that applicants submit their...
Chancellor’s Update—March 2023
Dear Campus Community, This year, March has served up two opposing realities. On one hand, we’ve had more rain (and even snow) than normal. On the other hand, the change in daylight had become more pronounced, even before Daylight Savings Time took effect. A period of transformation with brighter days ahead is underway. That sounds like a good...
Changes to COVID-19 Protocols
Additional adjustments have been made to the campus COVID-19 management program as a result of updates from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). These changes will go into effect immediately. Ending Asymptomatic Testing Faculty, staff, and students who have an approved COVID-19 vaccination exemption, either medical or religious, will...
Ramadan 2023 - Supporting UCR's Muslim Students
The month of Ramadan begins Thursday, March 23, and ends Friday, April 21. Learn more about how you can support those who observe. Important Things to Keep in Mind Religious Accommodations Ramadan coincides with Finals Week You may see increased requests for time to pray, break the daily fast, etc. Different Start & End Dates Based on a lunar...
Systemwide Review of Proposed Presidential Policy - Clery Act Policy
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on interim Clery Act Policy – Campus Safety and Security Reporting. The interim Policy was issued in July 2022 and is seeking Systemwide Review prior to its finalization. Following the interim issuance, a Systemwide Clery Policy Working Group was formed that included...
Systemwide Review of Proposed Presidential Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Innovation Transfer
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Innovation Transfer. The Policy makes revisions to the existing UC Patent Policy in response to the Regents Policy on Innovation Transfer & Entrepreneurship, which provides that the responsibility, authority, and...
Systemwide Review of Proposed Presidential Policy - Anti-Discrimination
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Anti-Discrimination. The proposed policy covers discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by and against members of the University community on University property or in connection with University-sponsored activities. The proposed policy...
Changes to UCR's identity and access management architecture
Highlander Community, Deployment of UCR’s new identity and access management (IAM) solution, IAMRiverside, is scheduled to commence the afternoon of March 16, 2023, and conclude in the early morning hours of March 20, 2023. The modernization of our campus IAM infrastructure will greatly improve UC Riverside’s security posture and streamline the...
Rescinding Revised Guidelines for Reimbursable Travel Expenses for Remote Work
On October 26, 2022, the Office of the President issued revised guidelines for reimbursable travel expenses for remote and hybrid employees. What Changed Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, those revised guidelines were rescinded, and the University of California will revert to the existing interpretation of the Business and Finance Bulletin G-28...
UCR’s Performance Management Process: Forms and Resources for 2022-2023
It’s time once again for performance appraisals to be completed. Human Resources (HR) understands ongoing dialogue between supervisors and staff is an integral and fundamental part of the performance management process. Performance appraisals enable supervisors to engage employees in a dialogue about how well the employee is performing their job...
End of On-Site COVID-19 PCR testing
Dear Campus Community, As you may be aware, Governor Newsom signed an executive order to end the state of emergency related to COVID in California on February 28, 2023. As a result, the campus will be ending on-site COVID-19 PCR testing at the Student Success Center and Bear Cave locations. The last day testing will be available is Friday, February...
Abusive Conduct in The Workplace Training
Dear Campus Community, On January 1, 2023, the new Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace prohibiting Abusive Conduct went into effect. The focus of this policy is to promote and maintain a healthy working and learning environment, in which every individual is treated with respect In his policy issuance letter, President Michael V...
UAW Contracts Updates
Dear Colleagues, As I noted in my winter campus update, the new union contracts with our academic researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate student researchers, and teaching assistants provide important salary increases and expanded benefits to these essential members of our academic workforce.