New Federal Government Guidelines for Indirect Cost Recovery Related to National Institutes of Health Grants

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Dear faculty colleagues, I write to share a message from UC System Provost Katherine Newman regarding the new federal government issued guidelines for indirect cost recovery (also known as “Facilities and Administration” costs, or F&A) for all grants, present and future, awarded by the National Institutes of Health. Note that if you are preparing an NIH grant…

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Budget Update: Current Status and Looking Ahead

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Dear colleagues, Building on the progress we shared earlier this year, this update provides key information about the campus budget and financial situation. For more details, please visit the updated Financial Stability Plan webpage. Financial Stability Plan Update Since our last update, we have achieved significant milestones toward financial stability plan goals. Notably, FY24 ended…

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2024-25 Academic Salary Program Confirmed

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Dear colleagues, As a follow up to the April 10, 2024, email announcing a possible increase to the academic salary program for ladder rank, non-represented faculty, and policy covered non-faculty academic appointees for 2024-25, I am pleased to confirm that the increase has officially been approved. Policy covered non-faculty academic appointees: Salary scales will increase…

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Campus Climate

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Dear UC Irvine Community, In a normal academic year, we would now be celebrating faculty accomplishments, wishing our students well on their final exams, and congratulating our graduates on their achievements. However, this year has been far from normal. In light of recent global and local events, we are deeply concerned about the distress experienced…

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Temporary Halt to UAW Strike

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Dear campus community, Today a Superior Court judge granted the University of California a temporary restraining order (TRO) which halts the illegal systemwide strike by UAW-represented employees for the next 20 days, beginning immediately. Here is additional information from the Office of the President: “Today at 3:30 p.m., Judge Sherman in Orange County granted the…

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UAW Strike to Begin June 5

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Dear colleagues, United Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents Academic Student Employees (Teaching Assistants, Readers, and Tutors), Graduate Student Researchers, Academic Researchers, and Postdoctoral Scholars, has called on its members at UC Irvine to strike beginning Wednesday, June 5. Faculty and researchers should take steps to prepare for instructional and research continuity. Please refer to…

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April 11 Town Hall: Mission-Based Budget Framework

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Dear colleagues, Please register to attend our upcoming town hall, where campus leadership will provide an overview of the proposed mission-based budget framework for academic units. The objectives of the mission-based budget framework are as follows: Align resources with UC Irvine’s strategic goals and mission. Enhance transparency and accountability in financial management. Improve resource planning…

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Reminder to Vote on or Before March 5

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Dear campus community, You will have the opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2024 Primary Election on or before Tuesday, March 5. All UCI community members are encouraged to take part in the election and make your voices heard. Voting in Orange County is easy and secure. In-person same-day registration and voting If you…

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