<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><i>On Behalf of Dean Atkinson</i></div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Dear BMP faculty,</span></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">I am providing an update on our ongoing plans to assist the
BMP Administration Unit in meeting its operational goals. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Additional work to right-size the workload within the
BMP admin team continues as we evaluate migrating the MCBL graduate program
administrative tasks to the CNAS Student Academic Affairs and
Interdepartmental Programs (SAAIP) team in the CNAS DO. Other interdepartmental
graduate programs in CNAS are supported by SAAIP, and the admin team there, led
by Frank Figueroa, has the capacity to add MCBL to their portfolio.
Finally, we are evaluating options for dedicated CCPP admin support and the
best approach to assisting the program in jump-starting this hire, with initial
financial resources provided by the Dean’s Office.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Our office is working on an administrative transition plan
that will provide a new perspective on ongoing issues facing the BMP unit.
Specifically, within this plan, FAO Christine Morgando and FOM Sarah
Vanta will be redeployed to other areas of the college where their considerable
skills and experience will be both welcomed and utilized. In order
to keep the BMP Administration Unit moving forward, experienced Interim FAO and
FOM candidates are being considered. We will be moving as quickly as
possible but it will take several weeks for these details to be worked through.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">FAO Morgando and FOM Vanta have graciously agreed to serve
the unit until the start date of the new leadership team. Both have also
agreed to remain available for questions and consultation to ensure a smooth
transition. Efforts are underway to assure the BMP Administration Unit staff
that, while roles may be adjusted and processes may change, their contribution
to the success of BMP and CNAS remains as vital and important as ever.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Details about this personnel transition will be communicated
as they become available. As you know, HR procedures are highly
prescribed and working within these guidelines takes time.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">I appreciate your flexibility as we continue to navigate
through this planning process.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Sincerely,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Peter W. Atkinson, Ph.D.<br>
Dean<br>
College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences<br>
2315 Olmsted Hall (Dean's Office)<br>
2234A Genomics Building (Faculty Office)<br>
University of California <br>
Riverside, CA 92521, USA<br>
<br>
Ph: 951-827-3101<br>
e-mail: <a href="mailto:peter.atkinson@ucr.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">peter.atkinson@ucr.edu</a><br>
<a href="https://atkinsonlabentm.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://atkinsonlabentm.ucr.edu/</a><br>
<br>
Executive Assistant: Jennifer Markovski<br>
(office) 951-827-4597</p><br></div></div></div></div>