2020-21
Jennifer Moumneh Appointed University Ombuds and Director, Office of the Ombuds
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Moumneh has been appointed university ombuds and director, Office of the Ombuds, effective October 18, 2021. I would also like to thank Jennifer for her service as interim university ombuds since July 2021. Jennifer brings more than 18 years of conflict…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Fall 2021 Newsletter
Retirement Announcement for Gary Matkin, Dean, Division of Continuing Education and Vice Provost, Division of Career Pathways
Dear colleagues, Gary Matkin, dean, Division of Continuing Education and vice provost, Division of Career Pathways, has announced that he plans to retire on June 30, 2022. On behalf of Chancellor Gillman and the entire UCI community, I want to thank Dean Matkin for his contributions and 49 years of service with the University of…
Read MoreReminder to Vote: 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Dear colleagues, On September 14, voters across California will have the opportunity to participate in the California Gubernatorial recall election. I encourage you all to take part in the upcoming election and make your voice heard. Although the deadline to register online for the September recall election has passed, you may register in person on Election Day.…
Read MoreRoxane Cohen Silver Appointed Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Institutional Research
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Distinguished Professor Roxane Cohen Silver is being appointed as vice provost for Academic Planning and Institutional Research, effective October 1, 2021. Professor Silver joined UCI in 1989 and is in the Department of Psychological Science with joint appointments in the Department of…
Read MoreReappointment of Dean Michael J. Stamos
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, we are pleased to announce that Michael J. Stamos, M.D. has been appointed to a second five-year term as dean of the UCI School of Medicine. This reappointment decision follows an administrative review, which included materials submitted by Dean Stamos and letters of evaluation from senior administrators, deans,…
Read MoreErrol Arkilic Appointed Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director at UCI Beall Applied Innovation
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Errol Arkilic has been named chief innovation officer and executive director at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, effective October 1, 2021. An expert on technology transfer and entrepreneurship, Errol Arkilic has served since 2014 as co-founder of M34 Capital, a private investment company…
Read MoreSearch for School of Law Dean
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce the formation of an advisory committee charged with assisting in the search for a new dean of the School of Law. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Alejandro E. Camacho, Chancellor’s Professor of Law and…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Summer 2021 Newsletter
School of Education Dean
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, it is my privilege to announce the appointment of Frances Contreras as dean of UCI’s School of Education, effective January 1, 2022. Professor Contreras currently serves as associate vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as professor of education studies, at the University of California, San…
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