Leadership Messages
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Support for Federal accessibility requirements in courses, effective April 2026
New federal regulations will take effect requiring that higher education institutions ensure their digital content meets accessibility standards. Between now and April, we ask that you review your course materials for accessibility barriers and begin to address them.
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Stakeholder meetings scheduled for dean of social sciences search
The meetings will be held in early December, before the search for UC Santa Cruz’s next dean of Social Sciences launches.
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Announcing Inspiring Change: The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz
Inspiring Change supports the entire university and highlights five interconnected priorities that capture the breadth of our work and our aspirations.
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Bargaining Update (November 2025)
Beginning this month, I will be sharing monthly labor updates from UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman to keep faculty and staff informed about ongoing system-wide bargaining developments.
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Labor strike announced for Nov. 17 and 18
The University of California has been informed that the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 service workers (SX) and patient care technical workers (EX) will hold a two-day labor strike.
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Expectations for community respect
We are deeply concerned that our parking enforcement representatives are experiencing ongoing harassment and mistreatment while carrying out their work. This conduct is inconsistent with our campus values.
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Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor recruitment underway
The CPEVC is a crucially important position on our campus, serving as our chief academic officer.
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Welcome to the 2025–26 Academic Year: Opportunities and Priorities Ahead
I’m optimistic about the year, because I know what our campus community can accomplish together.
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UCSC Enrollment Management unit expanding
To reflect the central role enrollment plays in the university’s academic mission and long-term financial sustainability, Enrollment Management will report directly to the campus provost and executive vice chancellor.
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Search for Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor launches this month
The Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor is a key leadership position for our campus. I look forward to your participation and input in this important search.
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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.