2020
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Responding to requests for campus assistance
As UC Santa Cruz continues to manage its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, campus employees may be asked directly to lend assistance and support for our local partners.
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Executive order from Governor Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide order this evening requiring residents to stay at home or at their place of residence except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. The order goes into effect tonight; no end date has been set at…
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Intellectual property and copyright in course materials during COVID-19 remote teaching: information and language for instructors
As faculty prepare to deliver more instruction remotely, using videoconferencing and related tools, we are providing this brief review of rules on copyright, both for protecting your own copyright, and respecting the rights of others.
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CANCELLED – Planned Campuswide Electrical Shutdowns (3/21 & 3/28)
These shutdowns, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and Saturday, March 28, have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. As a result, campus electrical services will not be interrupted as originally planned.
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Tracking data used to identify biodiversity hot spots in Southern Ocean ecosystems
An international team of scientists used electronic tracking data from birds and marine mammals to identify areas of ecological significance in the waters around Antarctica.
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Important information on filling out census forms
The U.S. Constitution requires the country to conduct a census every 10 years. The U.S. Census Bureau aims to have every person who lives in the country, regardless of their citizenship, fill out a census form. The results help determine federal funding for many campus areas including adult education, science education including agriculture and engineering,…
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Tools for Remote Instruction
Here is information about recommended digital tools to use for Remote Instruction.
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Administrative leave with pay
Guidance for employees and supervisors regarding the use of paid administrative leave pursuant to President Napolitano’s Executive Order dated March 16, 2020
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Campus Housing and Operations Update
The emergence of COVID-19 is presenting unprecedented challenges for communities all across the country. As COVID-19 mitigation actions escalate across the country, our campus is making additional changes to our operations.
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FAQs on Housing and Dining
Read frequently asked questions related to dining and housing.
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On-Campus Parking and Transportation Update
Please be advised that effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 through Tuesday, April 7, 2020, permit requirements for regular, non-reserved parking spaces on the residential campus, Coastal Science Campus and Westside Research Park will be temporarily suspended.
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Do not use thermal heating packs on campus
Police and fire officials urge students who remain in campus housing to avoid the use of thermal heating packs to heat food.