April 11 Town Hall: Mission-Based Budget Framework

A view of Aldrich Hall from the rose garden

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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Research Security and International Engagement Update

Aldrich Hall with flowers

Dear campus community, International scholars and collaborators significantly enrich UCI’s community through their research, teaching and related activities, whether these occur at UCI or abroad. These activities, which are vital for advancing knowledge, educating students, and fostering innovation, also align with our core values and institutional mission. UCI embraces and champions responsible international engagements that…

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Feb. 6 Town Hall: Financial Stability Plan and New Budget Model

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Dear colleagues, As announced earlier this month, you are invited to join us for a virtual town hall meeting where we will share progress on UCI’s Financial Stability Plan and concepts to shape a new budget model. Town Hall Details: Tuesday, February 6 12-1 p.m. Register for the virtual town hall and submit questions in advance. Closed captioning will be available.…

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Happy New Year

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Happy New Year Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy new year. Hal Stern Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Chancellor’s Professor, Department of Statistics

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2023-24 Call for Student Fee Advisory Committee Members

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Dear students, The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) is currently recruiting enthusiastic UCI undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and degrees to serve on the committee for the 2023-24 academic year. SFAC is a student-led group that advises the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor on changes to student services fees, course materials, and other…

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Potential Federal Government Shutdown on October 1

Students walking under the bridge into Aldrich Park

Dear campus community, As many of you are aware, federal lawmakers have until midnight on September 30, 2023, to pass funding legislation. Should they fail to do so, parts of the federal government are expected to shut down on October 1, 2023. Please know that we, along with the UC Office of the President and…

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Strategic Campuswide Cost Savings Project Update

Aldrich Hall with flowers

Dear colleagues, As part of my winter campus financial update, I indicated that campuswide cost savings and operational efficiencies can be an important part of our financial stability plan. I write to provide more information about this effort and invite your participation. As members of the Campus Budget Workgroup have spoken with faculty and staff…

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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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