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Office 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…
Read MoreUCI is Part of a New National Consortium on Latino Humanities Studies
Dear campus community, I’m pleased to share that UC Irvine is part of a new consortium presenting a national initiative in Latino humanities studies called “Crossing Latinidades: Emerging Scholars and New Comparative Directions.” This is made possible through a three-year, $5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The consortium includes all 16 Hispanic-Serving…
Read MoreFaculty Success Program Spring 2022 Applications due October 4
Dear Campus community, The Office of Inclusive Excellence will provide a limited number of career development grants (up to $2,000 each) to support UCI faculty participation in the nationally-recognized Faculty Success Program (FSP). FSP aims to improve faculty research productivity through intense accountability, coaching, and peer support. The virtual spring session is scheduled January 16,…
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…
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