Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
UCI Collaborates with Three UC Campuses on NSF-funded UC HIRE Alliance to Addresses Hispanic Representation in STEM Instruction
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Spring 2022 Newsletter
Updated COVID-19 Protocols and Spring Quarter Return
Dear UCI Community, As we mark the second anniversary of the campus closure early in the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to share that effective Saturday, March 19, 2022, we will be adjusting COVID-19 protocols as follows: Face coverings will be recommended indoors, but not required, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, individuals should feel free…
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Farzad Naeim and Julie Schoenung Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, we are pleased to announce that two UCI faculty members, Farzad Naeim and Julie Schoenung, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest distinctions for those in engineering and technical fields. Farzad Naeim, Adjunct Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, is being recognized for…
Read MoreSearch for Dean, Division of Continuing Education
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 Division of Continuing Education. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Michael Dennin, Vice Provost for Teaching and…
Read MoreAdministrative Relocation of Division of Career Pathways
Dear colleagues, Chancellor Gillman has approved the administrative relocation of the Division of Career Pathways from the Division of Continuing Education to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, effective July 1, 2022. Associate Vice Provost Suzanne Helbig will continue to lead the Division, reporting to me. This relocation maintains alignment with our…
Read MoreDaphne Lei Appointed Director of UCI Illuminations, the Arts and Culture Initiative
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Daphne Lei, Professor of Drama, has been appointed Director of UCI Illuminations, the Arts and Culture Initiative, effective February 1, 2022. I would also like to thank Professor Lei for her service as interim director since January 1, 2022. Professor Lei has…
Read MoreSeven Honored as AAAS Fellows
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to share that seven UCI researchers have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It is my honor to recognize these exceptional scholars for their accomplishments, which have significantly contributed to a broad range of fields. With this year’s cohort,…
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