Author: Public Affairs
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Updated proposal deadline policy
Based on these experiences and in order to ensure a manageable workload for our staff, superior quality of service for our faculty and researchers, and a streamlined process, I am shortening and firming up the deadlines and instituting a simple online approval process for exceptions, which will only be allowed in limited circumstances.
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UCSC professor contributes to new study showing how parts of the US will ‘tropicalize’ as climate changes
Environmental Studies Professor Michael Loik is a coauthor on a new paper describing how warming winters are allowing some tropical plants and animals to replace temperate communities in southern portions of the country.
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New analysis shows potential for ‘solar canals’ in California
UC Santa Cruz researchers and their partners published a new study that suggests covering California’s water delivery canals with solar panels could be an economically viable means of advancing renewable energy and water conservation.
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Regents approve more housing for our students, child care for employees
The UC Board of Regents voted earlier today in support of a vitally important on-campus student-housing and child-care project.
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Statement against Anti-Asian racism and violence
This tragedy highlights an escalating pattern of anti-Asian hate crimes that we have seen in our region and country over the past year.
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Kaiser Permanente offering free COVID vaccine to members and non-members in qualifying tiers
Kaiser Permanente is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to members and non-members, as long as they are in qualifying tiers, which includes those working in education.
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UC reaches open access agreement with Elsevier
After more than two years of negotiations, this morning the University of California announced a transformative open access agreement with Elsevier, the world’s largest academic publisher.
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Staff Advisory Board Nomination period is now open
Are you interested in serving our campus and giving back to your fellow staff members? Consider joining the Staff Advisory Board!
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Good luck on finals and stay connected through Spring Break
As we near the end of the winter quarter, I am reaching out to wish you all the best with final exams, and to remind you that the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) continues to provide support throughout your college journey, whether it be in person or remotely.
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UC systemwide review of revisions to the University Police Policies and Administrative Procedures (Gold Book)
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on proposed changes to the Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures, which are applicable to UC Peace Officers.
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Systemwide review of revised policy on the classification of gifts and sponsored awards
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Classification of Gifts and Sponsored Awards.
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COVID-19 campus update as Santa Cruz county moves to red tier and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) update guidance for fully vaccinated individuals
I write to provide several updates on campus planning and changes that are unfolding in the COVID-19 pandemic landscape.