Communications

Recent messages

• 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
• Welcoming new UC President James B. Milliken
  James B. Milliken was formally approved today as the next president of the University of California, our nation’s preeminent public university system.
• Celebrating Earth Day and our campus sustainability efforts
  Our campus is making remarkable progress on our sustainability and resilience goals, which is worth highlighting as we celebrate Earth Day, which holds special meaning at UC Santa Cruz.
• Information about recent federal immigration actions
  We recognize that recent federal immigration actions, whether locally, within the UC system, or across the country, may cause fear and grave concern for many in our campus community.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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