Posts Tagged ‘Operations and Campus’
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Spring 2022 Newsletter
Updated COVID-19 Protocols and Spring Quarter Return
Dear UCI Community, As we mark the second anniversary of the campus closure early in the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to share that effective Saturday, March 19, 2022, we will be adjusting COVID-19 protocols as follows: Face coverings will be recommended indoors, but not required, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, individuals should feel free…
Read More2022 UCI Community Safety Survey Now Open!
Dear campus community, As part of a campus and systemwide effort, several offices have worked together to create our first UCI Community Safety Survey. The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) is launching this survey today and making it available to all university staff, faculty, and students at the Irvine and Orange locations. Click here to access a…
Read MoreAdministrative Relocation of Division of Career Pathways
Dear colleagues, Chancellor Gillman has approved the administrative relocation of the Division of Career Pathways from the Division of Continuing Education to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, effective July 1, 2022. Associate Vice Provost Suzanne Helbig will continue to lead the Division, reporting to me. This relocation maintains alignment with our…
Read MoreIn-Person Instruction Resumes Jan. 31
Dear UCI Community: I write to share that we will proceed with the plan to resume in-person instruction on Monday, January 31. The decision to proceed was based on broad consultation with the community, including discussions with Academic Senate leadership, student government leadership, campus health leadership, and university administrators. Since the winter quarter began, we have…
Read MoreImportant Return to Campus Information and Updates
Dear UCI community, Thank you for your patience, commitment and cooperation as we work through the latest COVID surge. Below are some important updates. Decision on return to in-person instruction As you saw in the Jan. 6 message from the Chancellor, remote instruction is extended through Jan. 28, with plans to return to in-person instruction on…
Read MoreReturn to Campus: Important Information and Updates
Dear UCI Community, Happy New Year! We hope you and your loved-ones had a joyous and healthy holiday, with opportunities to rest and prepare for the year ahead. As we expected, COVID-19 did not take a break during the winter recess. Over the last three weeks, nearly as many members of our community have tested…
Read MoreCOVID Boosters Required
COVID boosters are required As shared in President Drake’s letter, University of California policy requires students, faculty, and staff to keep their COVID-19 vaccination status up to date. This includes COVID-19 boosters for those who are eligible. To comply with this policy, UCI is requiring boosters for all eligible individuals – students and employees – by January 31, 2022.…
Read MoreNew 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 MoreUniversal Masking/Face Coverings at UCI
Dear campus community, As we have all seen in recent news reports, COVID-19 cases are on the rise due to a highly contagious Delta variant. We are experiencing this upswing within our region and among the UCI community, having an impact on our patients, students and employees. As a result, UCI will re-implement a universal…
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