Posts Tagged ‘Student Success’
UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence Inaugural Class
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the formation of the UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence (FATE) and the inaugural class of fellows. FATE is a community of faculty from across campus with a shared desire to promote student success through teaching. Members of FATE will meet regularly to discuss all aspects of the…
Read MoreCampus Site Visit, February 15-17: WASC Reaccreditation
Dear campus community, UCI is preparing for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) site visit associated with the reaffirmation of our accreditation (hereafter referred to as reaccreditation). WSCUC is a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. WSCUC…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Winter 2023 Newsletter
UCI Receives Grant to Support Inclusive Undergraduate Science Education
Guidance for Fall 2022 Grading
Dear colleagues, Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our students while labor negotiations continue. We are writing to provide guidance on grades for the fall quarter. Important Takeaways: Instructors are the final authority on grades. The standard deadline for submitting grades is December 16 at 5 p.m. If you are able to submit grades…
Read MoreLetter from UC President Michael Drake: Giving Thanks
Dear campus community, Please see this letter from UC President Michael Drake expressing gratitude for all students, faculty and staff. I am grateful for the contributions that all of you make to our mission every day. I wish you a restful Thanksgiving holiday in the days ahead. Sincerely, Hal Stern Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Chancellor’s Professor,…
Read MoreUC-UAW Bargaining Update from UC Provost Brown
Dear campus community, I write to provide an update on UC-UAW bargaining. Please see this letter from UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Brown. Academic Student Employees, Graduate Student Researchers, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Academic Researchers are valuable members of the UCI community and we continue to work toward a fair and responsible resolution…
Read MoreUC – UAW Bargaining Update
Dear colleagues, Please see the message below from UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael T. Brown. We have created a webpage to provide information and regular updates about the planned labor action, including this update from Provost Brown. Please check www.provost.uci.edu/continuity for updates. As a reminder, questions can be directed to the Continuity…
Read MorePreparation for Instructional and Research Continuity Beginning Nov. 14
Dear colleagues, On Monday, November 14, UCI is anticipating a work stoppage due to a strike called by the United Auto Workers (UAW) following the expiration of several labor contracts. We expect some Academic Student Employees (Teaching Assistants/Associates, Readers, and Tutors), Graduate Student Researchers, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Academic Researchers (Academic Specialists, Project Scientists, and Professional…
Read MoreReminder – Strategic Plan Refresh Campus Review Open Until October 7
Dear colleagues, In January 2022, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Hal Stern charged a group of faculty and administrators from across the campus with reviewing the current strategic plan and identifying new, ambitious goals to guide the campus in making strategic investments of time and resources over the next five years. UCI faculty, staff and students received a…
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