Announcements
New Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies (VPDGS)
Dear Campus Community, I am excited to announce the appointment of Lidia Kos as Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies. Her first day will be July 15, 2023. Lidia joins UCR from Florida International University (FIU), where she is a Professor of Biology, Associate Dean of the University Graduate School, and Associate Vice President of the Office...
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.
New vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Education announced
Dear Campus Community, I am excited to announce the appointment of Louie F. Rodríguez as Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. His first day will be April 1. A member of the UCR faculty since 2016, Louie is a Professor and the Bank of America Endowed Chair in Education Leadership, Policy, and Practice in the School of Education (SOE)...
Systemwide review of proposed presidential policy on purchases of goods and services; Supply Chain Management
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy UC-PS-20-0489-BUS-43 Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues: • Respond to feedback from the previous systemwide review. During the 2021 systemwide...
Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Dear Campus Colleagues, The news of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria has been deeply troubling. The scale of the impact, the destruction, and, most importantly, the large loss of life is devastating and difficult to comprehend. UC Riverside is proud to have faculty, staff and students from the impacted region and our thoughts are with everyone...
Associate Chancellor Transition
Dear Colleagues, Associate Chancellor Christine Victorino has informed me of her plans to step down from her position on June 30. She has admirably served in this role since 2016. As chief of staff in the Office of the Chancellor, Christine has been instrumental in helping to lead our campus through a dynamic season in which UC Riverside has grown...
Chancellor’s Update—January 2023
Dear Campus Community, For the first time in several years, winter quarter at UC Riverside began on campus as planned. After nearly three years of adjustments, I recognize that starting the year together is a privilege that is not guaranteed. But a pandemic isn’t the only challenge our world faces. Earlier this month heavy rains brought flooding to...
Provost’s winter campus update
Dear Campus Community, We start this new year with signed union contracts with our academic researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate student researchers, and teaching assistants. The contracts provide important salary increases and expanded benefits to these essential members of our academic workforce, and we all look forward to working...
Welcome New Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
After a nationwide search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Annya Lott as UC Riverside’s next Associate Vice Chancellor for Development. Annya most recently worked as Senior Director of Philanthropy for Pitzer College. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit philanthropy, and communications. In addition to...
Impact23 update and townhall on Jan. 30
Dear Colleagues, UC Riverside has embarked on an important effort, the Impact23 program, to update financial processes and systems across the campus. As part of our efforts to prepare and educate the campus, join us for a Town Hall information session on Monday, January 30, 2023, from 1:00-2:30 pm. In this session, we will provide Impact23 Program...