Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
New University Hills Housing Project Approved by UC Regents
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that a new housing project for University Hills Area 12 has been approved by the UC Regents. This approval will allow the construction of 102 units on the east side of Los Trancos Drive. The first phase will include two buildings each with 16 three-bedroom units. To review conceptual…
Read MoreCall for Applications – Faculty Director of Illuminations
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that we are seeking applications for the next faculty director of Illuminations to begin July 1, 2022. Building on UCI’s excellence in arts and humanities programming, Illuminations has helped to ensure that all our students, regardless of major, have opportunities for meaningful exposure…
Read MoreThree UCI Faculty Awarded for Outstanding Work in Innovation
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 MoreUCI Black Thriving Initiative Faculty Cluster Hiring Program Second Call for Proposals
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the second and final call for proposals for the UCI Black Thriving Initiative Faculty Cluster Hiring Program. UCI’s Black Thriving Initiative is an unprecedented and transformational campus response to the persistence of systemic anti-Blackness in America. As part of this bold campuswide initiative and our ongoing commitment to…
Read MoreCall for Student Fee Advisory Committee Members
UCI Students, If you are interested in having a greater voice in the discussion of how student fees are allocated at UCI, apply to the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). A student-led group, SFAC’s role is to advise the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor on any changes to student services fees, course materials and other…
Read MoreWhat Matters to Me and Why Discussion Featuring Provost Hal Stern on October 20
Dear students and colleagues, Now entering its tenth year, “What Matters to Me and Why,” the annual series of informal discussions with respected members of our campus community, has enjoyed remarkable success. We would like to personally thank all who have attended our previous talks and invite those who could not attend to view recordings…
Read MoreKate Brigman Named Associate Provost and Chief of Staff
Dear colleagues, Following a national search, I am pleased to announce that Kate Brigman has been named associate provost and chief of staff for the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, effective October 11, 2021. Since 2012, Kate has held a range of administrative roles at UCI. Most recently, since 2018 she has…
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