<div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="" color="#000000">Good
afternoon,</font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">I just
received the <span style="font-weight:bold">CALL for new or updated course
material fees for FY 2026-27.</span> If you would like to change
your course material fees or add fees for a course that does not yet charge
them, please let me know and I will work with the Chair to review the requests. This is a long process, so please let me know by <span style="font-weight:bold">January 31, 2026</span> so we can work with you to
complete the necessary paperwork.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">I’ve attached
the proposal template and the UCR policy can be found here: <a href="https://fboapps.ucr.edu/policies/index.php?path=viewPolicies.php&policy=550-25" style="">https://policyking.ucr.edu/home/policy/6595e845cbb2c5e578a8eba7</a>.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><b style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Guidelines to Complete the Proposal:</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"> </font></p><ol style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Any
fee changes are subject to the CMF process and must be submitted using the
form below.</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">If
you have more than one proposal, please fill out additional forms and
submit them separately.</font></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">There
is a new section that requires you to enter both the revenue and expense
COAs. The COA information can be provided by your department FAO.</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Prior
to submitting your proposals, please ensure you have proper documentation
of the student notice and consultation process. <b>For new fees or
significant fee changes, it is recommended to provide student feedback
using written surveys to accurately capture student input (I can provide a sample if needed).</b></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Please
confirm all course information within the course catalog prior to
submission to avoid any delays.</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><b style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">If
students are required to pay third-party vendors for materials,
departments must establish a CMF to cover these costs. This applies to
subscriptions, digital content/access, and any other materials that incur
costs, ensuring equitable access for all students.<br><br></font></b></li>
</ol><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you
would like to check your current CMF fees, please follow the link at the
Registrar’s Office here</font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:black">: </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,112,192)"><a href="https://registrar.ucr.edu/tuition-fees/course-service#college-of-natural-agricultura" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,112,192)">Course Materials & Services
Fees | The Office of the Registrar | UCR</span></a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="" color="#000000">If you have any questions, please let me know.</font></p></div><p style="margin:0in">
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</div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="SignatureSanitizer__MailAutoSig"><span style="color:#002060">Thank you,</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Sherice</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"> <img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zCLx8JuZUEwJiZiUaRYba2XWUsi644nhOkFh2iZJMGFArT4O80kkCsyFseJLZrsoSivesAEzOHdNDN"></span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#002060">Sherice Underwood, Interim Financial
and Administrative Officer</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="IT" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#002060">BMP Administration Unit</span></p>
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