Leadership Messages
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Electioneering on Campus
The next general election is a little less than a month away. Now is the time to make sure you are able to participate in this important civic activity on Nov. 5, 2024. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters starting October 7. In California, you can register online with the California Secretary of State’s…
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Important information about time, place, and manner policies and student conduct
Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Garrett Naiman shares information about time, place, and manner policies, emphasizes the importance of following conduct regulations, and underscores the need to ensure a safe and respectful environment for free expression at UC Santa Cruz.
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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.
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A message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working together toward inclusive excellence
We recognize and indeed cherish our responsibility to honor our free speech traditions. We are resolute in our commitment to cultivating academic spaces of intellectual curiosity and moral courage.
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Be CyberSafe – Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is UC Cybersecurity Awareness Month (UCCAM), the perfect time to protect yourself and our campus from cyber threats and to support our campus’s efforts to comply with new cybersecurity requirements.
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2024 Notification of the Clery Act Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the 2024 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available for viewing.
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Fall 2024 Transportation Update
Welcome to fall quarter 2024, Slugs! As you get moving this quarter, remember that the first few weeks are busier than usual, so give yourself extra time to get around and show your fellow Slugs a little grace as they learn to navigate the campus. Here is the transportation info you need to help you…
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Chancellor’s Update: Celebrating the new academic year!
Whether you are just joining us at UC Santa Cruz or are returning to campus recharged after summer break–welcome to the new academic year!
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Welcome to Fall Quarter, Banana Slugs!
Dean of Students Garrett Naiman offers a welcome message to start the 2024-25 academic year.
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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.
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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.
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Campus plan for transportation, parking, and traffic impacts during move-in
UC Santa Cruz is preparing to welcome more than 9,000 residential students to our community next week.