News & Announcements

Systemwide Senate members may vote on a proposed Memorial to the Regents on Fossil Fuel Combustion. Voting will continue until 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2022. Click the title link for details.

The 2022 Senate Election polls are open. Cast your votes by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18.

Proposed Revisions to APM-715, Leaves of Absence/Family and Medical Leave and APM- 760, Family Accommodations for Childbearing and Childrearing submitted for Senate review.

The American Council on Education Internationalization Laboratory Report submitted for Senate review.

The Senate-Administration Workgroup Report on Distance Learning for Academic Excellence and Resilience submitted for Senate review.

The Negotiated Salary Trial Program Phase 2 Taskforce Report submitted for Senate review.

The Proposal for the Department of Biomedical Informatics has been submitted for Senate review.

Proposed Revisions to PPM 230-275, Appointment and Promotion – Professor of Clinical X Series submitted for Senate review.

Proposed Revisions to PPM 230-220, Appointment and Promotion – Professor Series submitted for Senate review.

A pre-proposal for a School of Computing, Information, and Data Sciences at UCSD has been submitted for Senate review.

Proposed Presidential Policy on Affiliations with Certain Healthcare Organizations submitted for Senate review.

Update from EVC Elizabeth Simmons and Senate Chair Tara Javidi.

Proposed Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data submitted for second Senate review.

Read the preliminary report from the systemwide joint Senate-Administration Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts on Faculty Working Group.

Senate Chair Tara Javidi and Vice Chair Nancy Postero are hosting a series of Winter 2022 discussion forums for Senate members.

Update from EVC Elizabeth Simmons and Senate Chair Tara Javidi.

Summer Holistic Graduate Funding Task Force Recommendations submitted for Senate Review.

Winter 2022 update from Senate Chair Tara Javidi.

Update from EVC Elizabeth Simmons and Senate Chair Tara Javidi.

Proposal to designate the four existing academic “Sections” within the Division of Biological Sciences as “Departments" for Senate review.

Proposed Revisions to Senate Regulation 424.A.3 (A-G Admissions Requirement) submitted for Senate review.

Review the recommendations for department political statements submitted for Senate review.

The Academic Senate Distinguished Research Award recognizes colleagues whose research has made a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge. Register to attend the event on December 1st at 3 p.m.

Proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct/Bullying in the Workplace submitted for Senate Review.

Proposed revisions to APM 025 & 671, Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities, submitted for Senate review.

Proposed Revisions to APM 759, Leaves of Absence/Other Leaves Without Pay, submitted for Senate review.

Proposed Presidential Policy on Integrated Pest Management submitted for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment submitted for Senate review.

Resolution on the Disclosure of Fossil Fuel Industry Funding submitted by the Committee on Campus Climate Change for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices submitted for Senate review.

University Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools' (BOARS) proposed revisions to UC Senate Regulation 478, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) submitted for Senate review.

Senate-Administration Workgroup on Holistic Teaching Evaluation Implementation report submitted for Senate review.

Enrollment Management Goals Workgroup Report for submitted for Senate review.

Read the August 2021 newsletter from 2020-2021 Divisional Senate Chair Steven Constable.

Results for UC Academic Senate survey on faculty and instructor experiences with remote instruction during the pandemic.

Read the June 2021 newsletter from Divisional Senate Chair Steven Constable.

Review the Senate Administration Workgroup on Academic Advancement in the Wake of COVID-19 Report.

Read the UC Systemwide Senate Guidelines and Recommendations for Fall Campus Re-Opening.

Read the UC Systemwide Senate response to the proposed revisions to the Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures (the “Gold Book”).

Proposal to change the name of the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health to the Department of Family Medicine for Senate review.

The 2021 Senate Election polls are open. Cast your votes by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19.

Proposed revisions to the UC Presidential Fee Policy for Graduate Student In Absentia Registration submitted for Senate review

Proposed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program submitted for Senate review

Revised proposal to establish an 8th College at UCSD has been submitted for formal Senate review.

Watch the FIS Implementation–Reviewing Key Issues and Assessing Solutions Townhall, held on March 22nd.

Proposal to establish the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences submitted for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to the UC Health Participation in Activities under the End of Life Option Act Presidential Policy for Senate review.

Read Senate Council’s response to the proposed graduate student housing rate increases.

Proposed interim revisions to the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to the UC Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation for Senate review.

Proposed UC Presidential Policy on Classification of Gifts and Sponsored Awards for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to UC Senate Regulation 610 for Senate review.

Read the Fall 2021 Instruction newsletter from Divisional Senate Chair Steven Constable and Committee Chairs Geoffrey Cook, Lynn Russell, and Jane Teranes.

Proposed PPM 410-6, Gifts & Endowments – Financial Stewardship for Senate review.

Proposed new and revised UC Police Policies and Administrative Procedures submitted for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to UC Presidential Policy BFB-BUS-43, Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management submitted for Senate review.

Vice Chair Tara Javidi's announcement of the May, 2021 Senate Election and request for nominations for open Senate positions.

Proposal to amend PPM 100-5, Protection of Human Subjects, submitted for Senate review.

Proposed UC Presidential Policy on Research Data and Tangible Research Materials submitted for Senate review.

View the video of the Distinguished Research Award lectures.

Proposed revisions to UC Presidential Policy, Business and Financial Bulletin, IS-12, IT Recovery, for Senate review.

Academic Council response to the proposed UC Curtailment Program.

Innovative Learning Technology Initiative (ILTI) – Recommendations for Future State Report submitted for Senate review.

Read the November 2020 newsletter from Divisional Senate Chair Steven Constable.

The Fall 2020 Senate Election polls are open until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020. Click the title link for details.

Proposed revisions to UC Academic Senate Bylaw 336 for Senate review.

Proposed revisions to several Academic Personnel Manual (APM) policies for Senate review.

Report issued by the UC San Diego Task Force on Remote Learning Long-Term Policy and Strategies.

Notice welcoming all Senate members to the 2020-21 Academic Year.

Read the September 2020 newsletter from Divisional Senate Chair Steven Constable.

Read 2019-2020 UC Systemwide Senate Chair Kum-Kum Bhavnani's letter to all UC faculty.

A second Senate Summer Town Hall on August 18, 2020 devoted to non-budget issues and plans for Fall quarter 2020, in local, state, and national contexts.

The Academic Senate is hosting a second webinar on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. to address the impact of COVID-19 on campus.

Presentation by the CFO and EVC given at the first Senate Summer Town Hall on Campus Financial Strategy and Budget Issues on August 11, 2020.

The Senate Task Force on the Climate Crisis has issued its final report, which has been endorsed by Senate Council.

The Summer General Campus Task Force on Budget Planning Guidance has issued a report. The report is available to the campus community with Single Sign-On access.

The Academic Senate is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. to address the impact of COVID-19 on campus.

Instructor and Student Survey Responses on Remote Teaching and Learning – Draft Results Report

Statement addressing the challenges students have faced this quarter.

Statement made by the Academic Council of the University of California Faculty Senate.

Academic Senate statement of support for students during finals.

The next meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 3:30pm via Zoom. Click the title link for details.

The next meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 3:30pm via Zoom. Click the title link for details.

The 2020 Senate Election polls are open. Cast your votes by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20.

Systemwide Senate Remote Instruction Survey

Academic Senate update on COVID-19.

The April meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30pm via Zoom. Click the title link for details.

A summary of guidance provided by the Academic Senate during changes in campus operating status due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Systemwide Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution on the search for a new UC President. Click the title link to read the resolution.

Senate Task Force on the Climate Crisis report submitted for Senate review.

The Academic Senate is hosting a Senate service event at the Faculty Club from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020. Click the title link for details.

Vice Chair Steven Constable's announcement of the May, 2020 Senate Election and request for nominations for open Senate positions.

Academic Senate Chair Kum-Kum Bhavnani's update on changes to the University of California.

The University of California Board of Regents is conducting a global search to recruit a new UC President. Click the title link for details.

The December meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium in the Biomedical Sciences Building.

The 2019 Special Election polls are open until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019. Click the title link for details.

The October meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium in the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Notice welcoming all Senate members to the 2019-20 Academic Year.

Voting has concluded, and the San Diego Divisional Academic Senate has approved the Fossil Fuel Memorial. Click the title link for details.

A revised UCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarship will take effect in Fall Quarter 2019. Click the title link for more information.

Systemwide Senate members may vote on a Memorial to the UC Regents regarding fossil fuel divestment and the University's endowment portfolio. Voting will continue until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Click the title link for details.

The fifth meeting of the 2018-19 academic year is scheduled for June 4, 2019, 3:30 p.m. in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building (1st floor).

The 2019-20 Academic Senate election has concluded and the results have been tallied. Click the title link for more information.

UC Provost Michael Brown has submitted a Current State of Assessment Report for the UC Research Grants Program Office for Senate Review. The Academic Senate Office is compiling faculty comments submitted by Friday, May 31, 2019.

The 2019-20 Senate Election polls are open until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Click the title link for details.

Presentation slides from the invited speakers and the proposal presentation from the April 16, 2019 Representative Assembly meeting.

EVC Elizabeth Simmons has submitted a proposed policy to incentivize fulfillment of mandatory systemwide training assignments for Senate review. The Academic Senate Office is compiling faculty comments submitted by Friday, April 26, 2019.

The fourth meeting of the 2018-19 academic year is scheduled for April 16, 2019, 3:30 p.m. in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building (1st floor).

UC Vice Provost Susan Carlson has submitted a proposed new Academic Personnel Manual section for Senate review, APM 11 - Academic Freedom, Protection of Professional Standards, and Responsibilities of Non-Faculty Academic Appointments. The Academic Senate Office is compiling Faculty comments submitted by Friday, May 31, 2019.

An assessment of UC Center Sacramento submitted by UC Provost Michael Brown is currently under review. The Academic Senate Office is compiling Faculty comments submitted by Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

A proposal to establish an Institutional Reference Checks Pilot Program at UC San Diego is currently under review. The Academic Senate Office is compiling Faculty comments submitted by Friday, April 26, 2019.

Systemwide review of proposed revision to UC Senate Regulation 636.E, University of California Entry Level Writing Requirement.

Review of the proposal to convert the Urban Studies & Planning Program into an academic department within the Division of Social Sciences.

Presentation slides from the invited speaker and the proposal presentations at the February 19, 2019 Representative Assembly meeting.

The third meeting of the 2018-19 academic year is scheduled for February 19, 2019, 3:30 p.m. in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building (1st floor).

Systemwide review of the UC Transfer Guarantee Proposal.

Academic Council Chair Robert C. May's request for nominations for 2019-20 Vice Chair of the Academic Council.

The second meeting of the 2018-19 academic year is scheduled for January 15th at 3:30 p.m., in the Medical Education and Telemedicine Building Auditorium (1st floor).

Information regarding the California Education Learning Lab Request for Proposals 2018-2019: “Improving Equity, Accessibility and Outcomes for STEM Gateway Courses."

Review of the full proposal to establish a School of Public Health at UC San Diego.

Systemwide review of proposed revisions to UC Senate Bylaw 336, Privilege and Tenure: Divisional Committees-Disciplinary Cases.

Review of the full proposal to establish a 7th College at UC San Diego.

A systemwide review of the revised Open Access Policy on graduate students’ theses and dissertations.

Notice that the December 2018 Representative Assembly meeting has been rescheduled to occur on January 15, 2019.

Proposed Policy for the Policy & Procedures Manual (PPM) on Relationships Between Academic Appointees and Undergraduate Students.

Review of the full proposal to establish a School of Public Health at UC San Diego.

The October meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, October 16th at 3:30pm in the Liebow Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building (2nd Floor).

Systemwide review of proposed revisions to UC Presidential Policy BFB-BUS-46, Use of Vehicles and Driver Selection Policy.

Notice welcoming all Senate members to the 2018-19 Academic Year.

Systemwide review of proposed UC Presidential Policy BFB-RMP-7 Protection of Administrative Records Containing Personally Identifiable Information.

Systemwide review of proposed revisions to UC Presidential Policy on Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment.

Systemwide review of a new UC Presidential Policy entitled "Principles of Accountability with Respect to Financial Transactions."

An academic symposium in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the UC Academic Senate.

The June meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Distinguished Teaching Awards Presentation & Reception.

Review of a new Academic Personnel Manual policy, APM 675 - Veterinary Medicine.

Nominate a colleague for the Academic Senate Faculty Research Lecturer Award.

Proposed UC Presidential Policy for Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest in Private Sponsors of Research and proposed revision to APM 028.

Proposal to grant academic unit status to the Halicioğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI).

The April meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Academic Freedom at UCSD

Proposed revisions to the UC San Diego Policy & Procedures Manual (PPM) 100-4, Research Integrity.

The February meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, February 6th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Vice Chair Robert Horwitz's announcement of the April, 2018 Senate Election and request for nominations for open Senate positions.

Proposed revision to UC Senate Bylaw 128.

Second Senate review of revisions to Academic Personnel Manual sections 285, 210-3, 133-0-b, 740, 135, and 235.

Proposed systemwide Open Access Policy on graduate students' thesis and dissertations.

The December meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium in the Biomedical Sciences Building.

The Academic Senate's Fall 2017 special election has concluded and the results have been tallied. Click the title link for more information.

The October meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, October 31st at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium in the Biomedical Sciences Building.

A pre-proposal to establish a School of Public Health has been submitted for Senate review.

A pre-proposal to establish a seventh undergraduate college has been submitted for Senate review.

Notice welcoming all Senate members to the 2017-18 Academic Year.

Announcement of the Seventh College IdeaWave Campaign.

Report of the Seventh College Planning Task Force.

The June meeting of the Representative Assmebly will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

The 2017-18 Academic Senate election has concluded and the results have been tallied. Click the title link for more information.

The University of California has partnered with Vox Media to launch a six-week video series on climate-related science. Click the title link for more details.

The 2017-18 Senate Election polls are open until 4:30 pm on Wednesday, May 10. Click the title link for details.

Proposal to revise Academic Personnel Manual sections 285, 210-3, 133, and 740.

Proposal to revise Policy and Procedure Manual 230, Academic Personnel.

Proposal to establish a new Presidential Policy on Export Controls.

For immigration policy updates and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the International Students & Programs Office webpage.

The April 2017 meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Notice of the event scheduled on February 10, 2017 for Senate faculty members who are interested in learning more about Senate service.

Proposal to establish an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Presidential Policy.

The January 2017 Meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, January 31st at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Vice Chair Farrell Ackerman's announcement of the April, 2017 Senate Election and request for nominations for open Senate positions.

The Academic Senate has approved a resolution pertaining to the proposed reclassification of UC San Diego's Intercollegiate Athletics program from NCAA Division II to NCAA non-football Division I. Click the title link for details.

The Academic Senate is voting on a resolution regarding the proposal to reclassify UC San Diego's Intercollegiate Athletics program from NCAA Division II to NCAA non-football Division I.The deadline to vote is 4:30 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2016.

The November 2016 meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at 3:30pm in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Chancellor Pradeep Khosla will undergo his five-year campus stewardship review this year. Click the title link for more information.

Proposal to revise UC Senate Bylaw 182, International Education

The first meeting of the San Diego Divisional Representative Assembly will take place on Tuesday, October 11th at 3:30 p.m. in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Announcement from the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) regarding international faculty opportunities and Academic Integration Grants.

Proposal to revise Academic Personnel Manual sections 015 and 016, and UC Systemwide Senate Bylaw 336.

Welcome letter to all Academic Senate members inviting them to attend Representative Assembly meetings.

Proposal to revise APM 190 - Appendix G, Program Description: Retirement Contributions on Academic Appointee Summer Salary.

Proposal to reclassify UC San Diego's Intercollegiate Athletics program from NCAA Division II to NCAA non-Football Division I.

Proposal to transition the department of Urology from a clinical department to an academic department.

UC Health has solicited feedback on a working copy detailing a new strategic plan for its clinical enterprise. Comments must be submitted to Systemwide Senate Executive Director Hilary Baxter by September 30. Click the title link of details.

The August 2016 issue of The Senate Source is now available online.

UC Riverside Professor Jose Wudka's Riverside Press-Enterprise Op-Ed responding to criticism from the California State Auditor

A town hall meeting focusing on fossil fuel divestment will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in Garren Auditorium (first floor of the Basic Sciences Building). Click the title link for details.

The 2016-17 Senate Election polls are open until 4:30 pm on Wednesday, May 11. Click the title link for details.

The next meeting of the San Diego Divisional Senate Representative Assembly will take place on Tuesday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

Letters from UCOP Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer Rachel Nava and the University Committee on Academic Computing and Communications (UCACC) regarding UCOP's response to the June 2015 cyber-attack at the UCLA Health Center.

UCOP is hosting webinars on February 1 and February 10 to discuss the Retirement Options Task Force Report and answer participants' questions. Click the title link for details.

Vice Chair Kaustuv Roy's announcement of the May, 2016 Senate Election and request for nominations for open Senate positions.

Academic Council Chair J. Daniel Hare's request for nominations for 2016-17 Vice Chair of the Academic Council.

Cancellation notice for December Representative Assembly meeting.

Faculty Research Lecturer honorees Yen-Le Espiritu (Ethnic Studies) and Anita Raj (Department of Medicine) will be speaking at the Ida & Cecil Green Faculty Club on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5 respectively. Click the title link for more event information.

Announcement from the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) regarding international faculty opportunities and Academic Integration Grants.

Notice of the public forum scheduled on October 26, 2015, regarding the proposed UC Regents Statement Against Intolerance.

The 2015-16 Academic Senate election has concluded and the results have been tallied. Click the title link for more information.

The 2015-16 Senate Election polls are open until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Click the title link for details.

Announcement of the launch of the Eleventh Annual Higher Education Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards Competition.

Important information for current & former Anthem members.

Nominations are open for the 2015-16 Vice Chair of the System-Wide Academic Council. Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by a current or past Council member. Candidates are urged to submit their materials by March 16, 2015.

You are invited to submit nominations for the 2014-2015 Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Awards.

The January 27, 2015 Representative Assembly meeting has been cancelled. Click the title link for details.

The Academic Senate is soliciting nominations for Vice Chair (Chair Designate) of the Division, Divisional Representatives to the systemwide Assembly of the Academic Senate, and Committee on Committees membership. The election will begin on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

To be valid, each Nominating Petition must be signed by five voting members and returned to the Academic Senate Office (University Center 215, mail code 0002) by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

Click the title link to read the full announcement.

Princeton University's University Center for Human Values is currently soliciting nominations for 2016-17 and 2017-18 Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Professorships for Distinguished Teaching. Click the title link for more information.

The December 2014 meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 3:30 p.m., in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

A special meeting of the Representative Assembly will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 3:30 p.m., in the Garren Auditorium of the Biomedical Sciences Building.

The University of California Education Abroad Program is accepting applications for two-year Study Center Directorships and short-term Visiting Professor appointments. The deadline for applications is November 14, 2014.

You are invited to join President Janet Napolitano and a panel of your colleagues from across the UC system for a one-hour online conversation on topics of interest to UC faculty.

First meeting of the 2014-15 academic year: Tuesday, October 14th at 3:30 p.m., Garren Auditorium - Biomedical Sciences Building.

Call for Proposals

All Senate members are invited to attend Representative Assembly meetings.

The J. Freeman Gilbert Memorial will be held on October 13 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Samuel Scripps Auditorium at the Scripps Seaside Forum. Click the title link for more information.

The August 2014 issue of The Senate Source is now available online.

UC Riverside Professor J. Daniel Hare (Entomology) has been elected Vice Chair of the Senate for 2014-15.

Watch video of Kenneth Crews' presentation at the Intellectual Property Workshop.

The 2014-15 Senate Election has concluded and the votes have been tallied. Click the title link to read Vice Chair Gerry Boss's announcement of the results.

The Systemwide Academic Senate passed an Open Access Policy on July 24, 2013. Click on the title link for more information on the policy and how it will impact UC San Diego faculty.