Political Advocacy, Academic Freedom, and Instruction

Dear colleagues, In light of ongoing global events and the upcoming election cycle, I write to remind all instructors of university policies relevant to academic freedom and political advocacy in the classroom. While instructors enjoy considerable freedom and all individuals, when acting as private citizens, enjoy free speech rights, University policy does impose limits on…

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Supporting Student Mental Health: A Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff

Dear colleagues, UC Irvine has a longstanding commitment to the health and wellness of our faculty, staff and students. Campuses across the country, including UCI, are seeing an increase in the demand for student mental health services. A number of faculty and staff have requested an “easy to access” guide that highlights our wellness and…

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2023-24 Call for Student Fee Advisory Committee Members

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

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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Updated Strategic Plan

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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