Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
Kei Igarashi Awarded 19th Japan Academy Medal
Six Honored as AAAS Fellows
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that six UCI researchers have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It is my honor to acknowledge these extraordinary scholars for their accomplishments, which have significantly contributed to a broad range of fields. With this 2022 cohort, UCI has 203 AAAS fellows.…
Read MoreUCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence Inaugural Class
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the formation of the UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence (FATE) and the inaugural class of fellows. FATE is a community of faculty from across campus with a shared desire to promote student success through teaching. Members of FATE will meet regularly to discuss all aspects of the…
Read MoreCampus Site Visit, February 15-17: WASC Reaccreditation
Dear campus community, UCI is preparing for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) site visit associated with the reaffirmation of our accreditation (hereafter referred to as reaccreditation). WSCUC is a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. WSCUC…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Winter 2023 Newsletter
UCI Receives Grant to Support Inclusive Undergraduate Science Education
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Best wishes for a bright new year. Hal Stern Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Chancellor’s Professor, Department of Statistics
Read MorePhil Felgner and Payam Heydari Named 2022 National Academy of Inventors Fellows
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to congratulate Phil Felgner and Payam Heydari on being named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Phil Felgner, Professor in Residence, Physiology and Biophysics, is being honored for a series of discoveries based on biophysics principles and the structure and hydrodynamic properties of bilayer membranes. He has developed approaches…
Read MoreGuidance for Fall 2022 Grading
Dear colleagues, Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our students while labor negotiations continue. We are writing to provide guidance on grades for the fall quarter. Important Takeaways: Instructors are the final authority on grades. The standard deadline for submitting grades is December 16 at 5 p.m. If you are able to submit grades…
Read MoreLetter from UC President Michael Drake: Giving Thanks
Dear campus community, Please see this letter from UC President Michael Drake expressing gratitude for all students, faculty and staff. I am grateful for the contributions that all of you make to our mission every day. I wish you a restful Thanksgiving holiday in the days ahead. Sincerely, Hal Stern Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Chancellor’s Professor,…
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