Author: Interim Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Paul Koch

Campus News

Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education search launches

January 26, 2026

The Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education (VPDUE) provides campuswide leadership in sustaining and enhancing the quality of undergraduate academic experience.
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Recruitment for Dean of Social Sciences launches

January 13, 2026

I am pleased to announce that the national recruitment for Dean of Social Sciences is now underway. Finalist interviews are expected to take place in April and will be open to the campus community.
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Launch of Undergraduate Advising Transformation Workgroup

January 9, 2026

The group will take a close look at how advising is structured and coordinated, identify what’s working well, and explore how new tools, structures, and processes can make the system clearer and more connected for students and advisors alike.
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UCAD Plus Joint Task Force Dec. Update

December 19, 2025

UC Adaptation to Disruptions Taskforce is a systemwide taskforce established to help the University of California anticipate, plan for, and respond to significant disruptions affecting our academic mission.
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Bargaining update (December 2025)

December 4, 2025

I am sharing the December labor update from UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman.
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Support for Federal accessibility requirements in courses, effective April 2026

November 26, 2025

New federal regulations will take effect requiring that higher education institutions ensure their digital content meets accessibility standards. Between now and April, we ask that you review your course materials for accessibility barriers and begin to address them.
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Stakeholder meetings scheduled for dean of social sciences search

November 18, 2025

The meetings will be held in early December, before the search for UC Santa Cruz’s next dean of Social Sciences launches.
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Bargaining Update (November 2025)

November 13, 2025

Beginning this month, I will be sharing monthly labor updates from UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman to keep faculty and staff informed about ongoing system-wide bargaining developments.
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Labor strike announced for Nov. 17 and 18

November 13, 2025

The University of California has been informed that the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 service workers (SX) and patient care technical workers (EX) will hold a two-day labor strike.
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Welcome to the 2025–26 Academic Year: Opportunities and Priorities Ahead

October 13, 2025

I’m optimistic about the year, because I know what our campus community can accomplish together.
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UCSC Enrollment Management unit expanding

October 10, 2025

To reflect the central role enrollment plays in the university’s academic mission and long-term financial sustainability, Enrollment Management will report directly to the campus provost and executive vice chancellor.
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Transition of Vice Provost and Dean Richard Hughey

September 11, 2025

At the end of the 2025–26 academic year, Richard Hughey will transition from his role as vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Education and Global Engagement after 15 years of service.