Leadership Messages
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Resources for undocumented members of our campus community
We are deeply committed to advancing educational opportunities, fostering an inclusive community, and celebrating the heritage, achievements, and contributions of all of our community members.
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Welcome to the 2025-26 academic year!
The start of fall quarter always brings a surge of energy and possibility — and this year is no exception.
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Additional changes to federal funding
Regardless of these federal decisions, we remain committed to supporting all students, making changes that foster academic success, and providing access to hands-on learning opportunities that deepen the student experience and prepare students for their lives and careers as UC Santa Cruz alumni.
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Transition of Vice Provost and Dean Richard Hughey
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.
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Bargaining Update (September 2025)
I am forwarding UC System Provost and Executive Vice President Katherine S. Newman’s most recent bargaining update, summaring the progress made in the August bargaining sessions.
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Announcing a transformative collaboration to conserve regional habitat and pursue sustainable organic-farm expansion
These initiatives — funded through philanthropy and grants — safeguard habitats for rare and endangered species, and expand opportunities for experiential learning in conservation, land stewardship, and sustainable food systems.
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Announcing Associate Campus Provost
Dard Neuman, associate professor of music and the Kamil and Talat Hasan Endowed Chair in Classical Indian Music, will play a key role in evaluating academic resource allocation models and advancing strategic initiatives that will help address the campus budget deficit.
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A new medical program for the Central Coast
Thanks to the leadership of state Sen. John Laird and the support of our state partners, we’ve secured $1.5 million in state funding to help establish the UC Programs in Medical Education Central Coast, or PRIME Central Coast.
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International travel guidance
We strongly advise all travelers to carefully consider their individual risks associated with leaving the United States.
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Salary increase for policy-covered staff, academic appointees
All eligible policy-covered staff employees, Senate faculty, and policy-covered academic appointees will be eligible to receive a 3.2 percent salary increase.
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Statement on the death of Mike Rotkin
Mike Rotkin was an important figure in the history of our campus and Santa Cruz itself.
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Transition in academic leadership
I am announcing a transition in our academic leadership with Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Lori Kletzer returning to the faculty on July 15. Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences Paul Koch has agreed to serve as interim CPEVC