Administrative Message
- March 24, 2025
Important updates about UCSC Adobe Creative Cloud software
As a reminder, if you need to use Adobe Creative Cloud software (including Acrobat Pro installed on your device), you must activate your license using your UCSC account and reactivate quarterly.
- March 24, 2025
Equity and Equal Protection replacing Bias Response Reporting form
The Office of Equity and Equal Protection (EEP) is now managing all complaints of discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected characteristics for all community members, including students.
- March 19, 2025
Staff Appreciation Picnic - Save the Date and Tabling Information
Please save the date - Thursday, May 8 - for our annual Staff Appreciation Picnic and Raffle.
- March 17, 2025
Student Health Services Welcomes New Medical Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to Student Healthcare
Read an important message from John Bollard, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Wellness and Chief Well-being Officer, about Student Health Services’ ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality care and student well-being. In this message, AVC Bollard also introduces Dr. Wang, Medical Director, and Dr. Garcia, Associate Medical Director, to campus.
- March 14, 2025
Sketch of suspect in sexual battery incidents
In an effort to find the suspect connected with two sexual battery incidents on campus, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department has released a sketch based on witness descriptions.
- March 11, 2025
UCOP FAQ about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of California
The UC Office of the President has issued a document providing more detail and a UC-specific compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) containing preliminary guidance and references to relevant federal and state law and University policy.
- March 10, 2025
Planned power outage during spring break - March 24–27
In order to address critical infrastructure needs, there will be multiple planned high-voltage electrical shutdowns on the main residential campus during Spring Break.
- March 06, 2025
UCSC Arts Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu to join UCLA
Arts Dean and Distinguished Professor of Film and Digital Media Celine Parreñas Shimizu will become the next dean of the School of Theater, Film, and Television (TFT) at UCLA. She will step down from her position at UC Santa Cruz in June 2025.
- March 05, 2025
Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Burglary
The UCSC Police Department and/or Title IX became aware on March 4, 2025, of three incidents potentially related to a violation of California Penal Code 647.
- March 04, 2025
Initial review date for Vice Provost of Academic Affairs applicants is March 14
UC Santa Cruz has launched an internal search for the next Vice Provost of Academic Affairs (VPAA). UCSC candidates can apply through UC Recruit, with an initial review date of Friday, March 14, 2025.
- March 03, 2025
New way to activate UCSC Adobe Creative Cloud software
There is a new way to activate UCSC Adobe Creative Cloud accounts.
- February 27, 2025
Information about Ramadan at UCSC
Supporting our campus community during Ramadan with dining options, prayer spaces, academic accommodations, and engagement opportunities.
- February 24, 2025
Commitment to the UC Santa Cruz community
I write today acknowledging the uncertainty and anxiety that many members of our community are experiencing from the federal actions over these past weeks. I share these feelings and I want to reaffirm our commitment to our mission.
- February 21, 2025
Several labor strikes announced for Feb. 26-28
We anticipate the strikes will have noticeable impacts to the services provided by campus dining, transit, and health services.
- February 20, 2025
Dear Slugs | Dean of Students Newsletter | February 2025
Read the latest edition of the Dear Slugs newsletter from Dean of Students Garrett Naiman. Dear Slugs offers important resources, events and opportunity in support of students.
- February 18, 2025
Search launches for Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
UC Santa Cruz is launching an internal search for the next Vice Provost of Academic Affairs (VPAA).
- February 06, 2025
New UC website on federal policies
The rapid shift in federal policy and priorities is creating uncertainty for UC Santa Cruz, our UC system and universities across the country.
- February 06, 2025
Prevent the Spread of Respiratory and Stomach Viruses
The Student Health Center urges students to prioritize health and community well-being as respiratory and stomach illnesses rise.
- February 04, 2025
Campus comment period for the new International Travel Policy
The Division of Global Engagement proposes a new policy on International Travel and invites comments.
- February 04, 2025
Updates on financial aid processing and our path forward
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office acknowledges this year’s processing delays and is making improvements for 2025-2026, including better communication and streamlined processing.
- February 03, 2025
Resources for undocumented members of our campus community
We write today to reaffirm our support and care for undocumented members of the UC Santa Cruz community.
- January 16, 2025
Annual notice on employees responsible for reporting discrimination, sexual violence, or sexual harassment
UC Santa Cruz strives to create and sustain an equitable environment for students, staff, and faculty.
- January 14, 2025
Multiyear framework to balance core-funds budget
The campus Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), formed in February 2024, has provided a multiyear framework for closing our structural budget gap that already incorporates the 7.95% state budget reduction for FY 2025–26.
- January 10, 2025
Supporting those affected by the Los Angeles-area wildfires
Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the horrific wildfires that continue to burn in and around Los Angeles.
- January 06, 2025
Complete survey for CPEVC development assessment
In accordance with University policy (Regents Policy 7702), I have appointed a confidential committee to conduct the five-year leadership development assessment of Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC) Lori Kletzer, an office that she has held since June 1, 2020.
