2023
Administrative Message
- March 22, 2023
Thankful for our community
We are so proud to be part of our outstanding Banana Slug community.
- March 21, 2023
Notice of Open Comment – UC Clery Act Policy
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the interim Clery Act Policy – Campus Safety and Security Reporting.
- March 20, 2023
Announcing appointment of Dean of Physical & Biological Sciences
We are excited to announce the appointment of Bryan Gaensler as UC Santa Cruz’s next Dean of Physical & Biological Sciences. His first day at UCSC is set for August 15.
- March 17, 2023
Supporting our neighbors in need
The university has reached out to students from the Pajaro area offering support and campus resources.
- March 16, 2023
UC Santa Cruz moving forward on project to increase student housing, expand childcare services
Student Housing West will provide housing for more than 3,000 students following project, finance approvals by the UC Board of Regents
- March 16, 2023
Regent action advances Student Housing West
UC Santa Cruz, following finance and project approvals earlier today by the UC Board of Regents, is now able to move ahead with construction of our long-planned 3,000-bed Student Housing West project.
- March 14, 2023
Announcing our new Chief Campus Counsel
Eréndira Rubin will serve as the Chief Campus Counsel, beginning March 16. With more than 10 years of experience in higher education, Eréndira will lead the Office of Campus Counsel and continue to provide clear and thoughtful legal advice.
- March 09, 2023
SAB Winter Forum - Virtual Only
The Staff Advisory Board invites you to join us on Wednesday, March 15, 12 - 1 pm, for the second 2023 winter forum to introduce staff members to three of our campus vice chancellors.
- March 08, 2023
Incoming Storm Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rains and strong winds in Santa Cruz beginning Thursday and continuing into Saturday.
- March 06, 2023
Notice from Office of Admissions: Admitted Student Tours Beginning April 3
Michelle Whittingham, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management and interim director of undergraduate admissions shares important dates for and upcoming information about upcoming programs and services for newly admitted students.
- February 24, 2023
Severe weather | Stay informed about campus impacts
The National Weather Service has issued a High-Wind Warning for Santa Cruz County and much of the San Francisco Bay Area through 1 p.m. Wednesday.
- February 22, 2023
Slug Safe | Preparing for possible impacts from severe weather
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rains and strong winds in Santa Cruz beginning this evening and continuing into Friday.
- February 21, 2023
Notice of open comment, UC policy on purchases of goods and services; supply chain management
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management, BUS-43.
- February 21, 2023
Slug Safe: Power outages, high-wind advisory through 1 p.m. Wednesday
Power is out at the residential campus, the Westside Research Park, and the Coastal Science Campus. PG&E has not yet offered an estimated restoration time.
- February 21, 2023
Power restored to residential campus; classes to meet Wednesday
Power has been restored to the residential campus, and classes can meet Wednesday as anticipated.
- February 14, 2023
Supporting the people of Syria and Turkey
On behalf of the university, Vice Chancellor Anju Reejhsinghani and Vice Provost Richard Hughey extend their deepest sympathies to all those impacted directly or indirectly by this terrible disaster.
- February 14, 2023
Information about reporting abusive conduct in the workplace
The University of California issued a new Presidential Policy that defines and prohibits Abusive Conduct in the Workplace, effective Jan 1, 2023. This policy applies to all University of California employees, including student employees.
- February 11, 2023
Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Sexual assault
This Timely Warning crime bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
- February 09, 2023
The wonder of our natural reserves, update on strategic planning, new space for IAS
February updates from the chancellor.
- February 06, 2023
Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations and Administration
Ed Reiskin has spent more than 20 years as a public sector administrator, most recently as the city of Oakland’s top administrative officer.
- February 03, 2023
COVID-19 community health guidance and reminders
We write today to ask for your help in promoting community wellness by following these important reminders.
- January 31, 2023
UC Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Anti-Discrimination
The proposed policy covers discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by and against members of the University community on University property or in connection with University-sponsored activities.
- January 31, 2023
Candidate 1: Executive director of public safety and police chief
The finalists for the position of Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety /UC Santa Cruz Police Chief will be on campus beginning Feb. 6 and ending Feb. 14.
- January 30, 2023
Accrued Vacation Payout Program for those impacted by the California winter 2022-23 storms
Support for our community members who have been impacted by the California winter 2022-23 storms.
- January 27, 2023
Support and resources following video released by Memphis Police of beating
- January 26, 2023
UC COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirements
We are reaching out to inform you about the university’s updated Policy on Vaccination Programs, which reflects the following information regarding vaccination and booster requirements.
- January 25, 2023
Search for Vice Chancellor for Research underway
We are pleased to announce the kickoff of a national recruitment for Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR).
- January 24, 2023
Resources and support in the face of recent gun violence
We are devastated by the tragic and senseless mass shootings on Saturday in Monterey Park and on Monday in Half Moon Bay
- January 20, 2023
Accrued Vacation Payout Program for employees impacted by the 2022-23 winter storms
We are activating the UC Santa Cruz Employee Emergency Accrued Vacation Payout Program.
- January 19, 2023
2023 Campus Elections
The Dean of Students Office is pleased to announce the 2023 campus elections process.
- January 17, 2023
Rebecca Ropers will serve as a 2023 American Council on Education Fellow
Rebecca Ropers will serve as a 2023 ACE Fellow in the Office of Campus Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor. She is the vice provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs and a professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
- January 17, 2023
Announcing Teenie Matlock as special adviser to the chancellor for Indigenous matters
Teenie Matlock, most recently Vice Provost for Academic Personnel at UC Merced, has officially joined UC Santa Cruz as Special Adviser to the Chancellor on Indigenous Relations.
- January 10, 2023
Support for our community during severe storms
Our thoughts are with all who are facing the challenges this severe weather has wrought.
- January 10, 2023
In-person instruction to resume Wednesday
With improving weather conditions, in-person instruction will start on Wednesday, with UC Santa Cruz lifting the requirement for uniform emergency remote instruction.
- January 09, 2023
Tuesday classes to use remote instruction, stay informed on storm impacts
All classes on Tuesday, January 10, will be delivered using online or emergency remote instruction, and we continue to encourage our campus community to limit nonessential travel.
- January 08, 2023
Monday classes to use remote instruction, stay informed on storm impacts
All classes on Monday, January 9, will be delivered using online or emergency remote instruction, and we encourage our campus community to limit nonessential travel.
- January 06, 2023
Guidance for the beginning of winter quarter
Below you will find important information and resources on the start of instruction, including information about possible health and weather impacts.
- January 06, 2023
LastPass security breach, how to protect yourself
LastPass notified its customers of a cybersecurity incident that may put passwords stored in LastPass at risk.
- January 06, 2023
Expansion of Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) Program for eligible employees
UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) program, introduced on July 1, 2021, as part of UC’s commitment to family-friendly policies, programs and benefits, is expanding.
- January 03, 2023
Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant winter storm for the Santa Cruz area beginning early Wednesday and continuing through Thursday afternoon.