Reaffirmation of Accreditation

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Dear campus community: We are delighted to share that UCI’s academic accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC accreditation aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community and the general public that an accredited institution has met rigorous standards of quality…

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2023-24 Academic Salary Program for Ladder Rank and Non-Represented Faculty

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Dear colleagues, The UC Office of the President has announced the academic salary program for ladder rank and non-represented faculty for 2023-24. This salary program is contingent upon an allocation currently in the State budget and requires approval from the State Legislature and the governor. If approved, the salary scales for ladder rank faculty and…

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Updated Strategic Plan

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Dear colleagues: In 2016, UC Irvine released an ambitious strategic plan designed to build on our strengths and realize our brilliant future. The plan is based on four pillars: We are pleased to report that over the past seven years, many of the plan’s original goals have been accomplished. In addition, some strategies that were relevant then…

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Reappointment of School of Biological Sciences Dean Frank LaFerla

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Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Frank LaFerla has been reappointed to an additional five-year term as Dean of the School of Biological Sciences, beginning July 1. This decision follows a thorough review, which included materials submitted by Dean LaFerla and feedback from faculty, staff, fellow deans and community colleagues. Dean LaFerla is…

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