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  • AFSCME and UPTE strike notice, November 20 & 21

    Dear Colleagues, Earlier this week, I sent a message about possible dates for labor activity. We now have updated information. The University of California has received strike notices from both AFSCME and UPTE. AFSCME has noticed its intent to strike across all campuses and medical centers for 48 hours, from Wednesday, November 20 to Thursday, November…

  • AFSCME and UPTE strike vote

    Dear Colleagues, Last week, Systemwide Labor Relations informed campus leadership of votes authorizing strikes by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) local 3299 and Union of Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) local 9199. These unions represent many of our transit, dining, custodial, information technology, patient care, and instructional lab employees. At the…

  • Policies regarding academic freedom and political advocacy in the classroom

    I write today to provide references to University of California policy regarding academic freedom and political advocacy in the classroom and other instructional spaces in light of questions that have come in from faculty and students this past week.

  • Instruction during heat wave

    I write to remind instructors that you are always empowered to change modalities temporarily if you believe doing so is in the best interests of health and safety and supports student learning.

  • University Record Management Reminder

    With the 2024-25 academic year underway, we would like to encourage all faculty to consider the safe, secure destruction of inactive, confidential university administrative records while adhering to the UCSC Records Management Program and policies.

  • Observing the Jewish High Holy Days and other religious holidays

    Shortly after we welcome the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, Jewish members of our community may observe the High Holy Days.

  • UC Regents Policy 4408 on Public and Discretionary Statements by Academic Units

    This message lays out a process for academic campus units to come into compliance with the new Regents policy.

  • UC Regents Policy 4408 on Public and Discretionary Statements by Academic Units

    In the process of developing the final version of the policy, the Regents worked with systemwide Academic Senate leaders to incorporate their feedback and refine the proposed policy. 

  • Power Outage Continues on Residential Campus

    As reported earlier this morning, a power outage continues to impact most areas of the UC Santa Cruz residential campus. There is no estimate at this time from PG&E when power will be restored.

  • Resources supporting community during Israel-Hamas War

    Last quarter our UC Santa Cruz community was deeply affected by the conflict in Israel and Palestine. With the violence continuing, we anticipate that our students, instructors and staff will continue to be impacted by these events. A number of resources are available on campus to our instructional community and students to support trauma-informed and…

  • Announcing new director of Athletics and Recreation

    Chris Spells brings a depth of experience overseeing daily athletic operations for NCAA varsity sports and recreational programming. Chris’s first day on campus will be June 1. 

  • Transit Delays

    Over the next few weeks, students may be delayed in getting to class due to temporary changes to transit schedules.

Last modified: Mar 18, 2025