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Dear Colleagues,
As we near the end of the fall quarter and the calendar year, you may be feeling anything from joy, accomplishment or anticipation to stress or exhaustion. No matter where you are right now, I hope that during this winter break you will be able to rest, rejuvenate and take time with treasured friends or family. Your well-being is important and deserves attention. Thank you for your continued work as part of the UC San Diego community to support our inclusive public mission providing the knowledge, education, and hope that transforms lives.
At this time of year many of us seek ways to help those who are coping with difficult situations, so that the new year can be better for everyone. Donating time, items or money to help others is a wonderful expression of communal goodwill. If you have a desire to donate and don’t already have an organization in mind, the Basic Needs Hub is a great resource for vulnerable students in our campus community. You can contact them here at or send a gift here.
Wishing you a joyful, peace-filled holiday break,
Elizabeth H. Simmons
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Honest and Purposeful Communication
I appreciate it when people let me know about university processes or operations that are not as helpful or timely as they should be – and I try to remember to express this in the moment. It takes courage to bring up disappointing news, especially if you fear this may be interpreted as assigning blame or causing trouble for a colleague.
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Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy By Participating in Campus Commemoration and Service Events
Join the UC San Diego community at events to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. near his birthday in mid-January. For more information about the university’s participation in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade or to register for the 22nd Annual UC San Diego Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, visit the Community Service webpage.
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You're Invited to the 2024 Future of Academic Affairs Forum | |
Come help shape the future of Academic Affairs and the refresh of UC San Diego’s Strategic Plan by participating in the third annual Future of Academic Affairs forum! This hybrid event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The topics being discussed will include:
- Strengthening our summer academic offerings
- Identifying our research strengths and investing to boost rankings & impact
- Building a transparent, data-driven, service-oriented administrative culture
- Preparing for our 2024 WSCUC reaccreditation mid-point review and learning about what accomplishments we should be bragging about.
Click here to register for this hybrid event today!
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Library Hours During the Winter Break
Geisel Library will close on Friday, December 22 at 6 p.m., and WongAvery Library will close on Friday, December 22 at 5 p.m. Both Library buildings will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, with Geisel opening at 7:30 a.m. and WongAvery at 10:00 a.m. See the Library hours webpage for current and future building hours, and visit the Reserve a Space page to make study room and specialized computing reservations for January 3 and beyond. Online resources such as electronic journals, electronic books, and databases are always available by logging into the campus’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). More information about Library services available during the campus winter closure can be found on the library's website.
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Academic Support Model Task Force Being Formed
At the November 28 Representative Assembly meeting it was announced that a new task force is being formed to advise on an Academic Support Model (ASM) that is simpler and more transparent, connects revenue and expense, incentivizes activities aligned with the strategic plan, reflects the all-funds financial landscape, and respects core-funding constraints. The task force is being created in consultation with the Academic Senate Committee on Committees. Multiple listening sessions with leaders and financial experts from the Senate and from General Campus academic units are informing the plans. The task force’s work will build upon ideas generated during the listening sessions and will focus on gathering broad input to identify the strengths and challenges of several potential budget models that will be provided to the task force by Academic Affairs. The task force is expected to report out in Spring 2024.
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Search for New Associate Faculty Director of Teaching Innovation Underway
The Teaching and Learning Commons is pleased to announce a new opportunity for an emerging faculty leader to gain project, administrative, and leadership experience while advancing equitable and inclusive teaching and learning at UC San Diego. The Associate Faculty Director of Teaching Innovation will support faculty teaching development and provide leadership of campus initiatives requiring teaching and learning expertise. This is a two-year 50%-time administrative position, with potential for renewal for one additional year dependent on continued funding and performance. To apply, interested tenured, ladder-rank faculty, or security-of-employment teaching professors should submit the following materials to commonsfd@ucsd.edu by January 22, 2024:
- Cover letter
- Current CV
- Teaching statement that highlights teaching accomplishments and commitment to teaching excellence. Must include a summary of course evaluations from the past 3 years
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Contributions to Diversity statement that describes past efforts, as well as future plans, to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion at UC San Diego
- Endorsement letter from department chair, that includes a statement of agreement to reduce teaching, research, and service load by 50%
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Upcoming Supporting Students in Distress Trainings Scheduled
Case Management Services will be facilitating three training sessions for “Creating a Culture of Care: Supporting Students in Distress” this Winter Quarter 2024. This free and interactive training is designed to assist faculty and staff in recognizing and supporting students in distress. To complete the training, individuals only need to attend one of the scheduled dates. Upcoming trainings are scheduled for January 11, February 8 and March 14, 2024. Please reach out to sacm@ucsd.edu with any additional questions. To register, search the keywords, “students in distress” at uclearning.ucsd.edu
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UC San Diego Engineering Professors Elected Fellows of National Academy of Inventors | Jacobs School of Engineering professors Eric Fullerton and Prashant Mali have been named 2023 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. The distinction honors academic inventors whose work has made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society. | | | |
10 Intriguing Spaces in QI's Atkinson Hall | A 4 1/2-minute video, with edited transcript and photos, provides highlights of the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute's multidisciplinary facilities used by scientists, artists, engineers and entrepreneurs. | | | | | | |
