Campus Communications
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Exceptions to campus closure 2020-2021
This year the campus will be closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021, re-opening on Monday, January 4, 2021. The campus community is reminded to turn off lights, shut down computers and other office equipment, and close and lock exterior windows before leaving for the break.
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Extended time to use expanded paid administrative leave
In recognition of the extraordinary demands placed on our employees during this pandemic, President Drake has extended the expiration date of the Expanded Paid Administrative Leave from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
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Giving thanks as the holidays near
As the holiday season approaches, I want to extend my very best wishes to all in our campus community.
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Office of the President Plan for Jobs Protection during the Pandemic
Today, UC President Michael Drake communicated his plan for Jobs Protection during the Pandemic to minimize, to the extent feasible, layoffs associated with diminished revenues due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Announcing 2020 Campus Elections
The Dean of Students Office is pleased to announce the 2021 Campus Elections process.
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Winter break reverting to Dec. 24 to Jan. 3
We very much appreciate the feedback we received from so many of you regarding UC Santa Cruz’s planned winter curtailment.
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Arts dean search
I write today to update you on our search for a new Dean of the Arts Division.
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Telecommuting workshop materials
Materials from a campus roundtable discussion on telecommuting
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Campuswide initiatives for 2020-21
Through this past summer, the campus leadership team discussed the challenges of the emerging budgetary environment and began to look for opportunities that could broaden access to our educational programs, improve our financial outlook, and advance the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes during uncertain and constrained budget times.
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Statement on UC Regents session on faculty dismissal
While personnel issues are traditionally dealt with in closed session as provided by law, Professor Ramakrishna “Ram” Akella requested that the presentation of the requested action be done during the open session of the Regents November 19 meeting. The Regents complied with the request. Chancellor Cynthia Larive, in agreement with the campus Committee on Privilege…
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Holiday travel and guidance to support a healthy Slug community
The holiday season is usually a time when our Slugs gather with family and friends, and many of us travel to spend time with loved ones. This year, as we face the COVID-19 pandemic, there are other serious considerations we must take into account.
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Update on community safety
UC Santa Cruz, like many universities and cities across the country, is in the midst of critically examining our structures so that we can address real concerns about policing, community safety, and the barriers to creating a sense of belonging for all in our campus community.