[Orgvpdue] FW: ACTION REQUESTED: Please Review Policies, Procedures, and Resources on the UCR Senate Bill 108 Website

[Mona C Nelson]

Dear DUE Colleagues,

As we prepare for the fall quarter, I’d like to take a minute to reiterate the importance of our University’s Principles of Community.

The University of California, Riverside is committed to equitable treatment of all students, faculty and staff. UCR's faculty, staff and students are committed to creating an environment in which each person has the opportunity to grow and develop, and is recognized for their contribution.

There are three objectives that our campus must strive toward in order to achieve these goals.

  *   First, we must ensure that we have an environment that nurtures the intellectual and personal growth of our students, faculty and staff.
  *   Second, we must ensure that our campus sets an example of respect for all people.
  *   Third, we must ensure that our campus is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone

I appreciate the ongoing commitment to student success, equity, and inclusion in the Division of Undergraduate Education. We continue to represent ourselves as a dedicated and mindful staff who believe in the intellectual and personal growth of all we encounter. The upcoming quarter may present several challenges in terms of national change (i.e. elections), ongoing global conflict, and more.  However, let’s remember to uphold our Principles of Community and work together to make our campus community a place where mutual respect prevails.

Please take a moment to review the University’s Principles of Community<https://documents.ucr.edu/chancellor/Principles_of_Community.pdf>, which was recently sent to the campus by Chancellor (see communication below).

I look forward to a productive and meaningful quarter, and year ahead.

Best,


Louie F. Rodriguez
Vice Provost and Dean
Division of Undergraduate Education
Professor of Education
University of California, Riverside
Louie.rodriguez at ucr.edu<mailto:Louie.rodriguez at ucr.edu>
ue.ucr.edu<https://ue.ucr.edu/>

Executive Assistant: Mona Nelson
mona.nelson at ucr.edu<mailto:mona.nelson at ucr.edu> (951) 827-7750

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From: Ucrfacultyandstaff <ucrfacultyandstaff-bounces at scotmail.ucr.edu<mailto:ucrfacultyandstaff-bounces at scotmail.ucr.edu>> On Behalf Of Chancellor via Ucrfacultyandstaff
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 9:00 AM
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Subject: [Ucrfacultyandstaff] ACTION REQUESTED: Please Review Policies, Procedures, and Resources on the UCR Senate Bill 108 Website

Dear UC Riverside Community,

As we begin the new academic year, I want to reaffirm our principles of community<https://documents.ucr.edu/chancellor/Principles_of_Community.pdf> and ensure that all UCR students and employees understand both the rights and the responsibilities of free expression in the campus context.

This year we expect active discourse on a broad range of issues impacting our communities, nation, and world. Freedom of speech and the right to engage in nonviolent demonstrations are bedrock principles throughout the University of California. In keeping with that tradition, there are many avenues for students, faculty, and staff to advocate for their views including organizing or joining peaceful demonstrations, participating in on-campus forums and debates, and engaging with student, faculty, and staff organizations and committees. We actively encourage members to make your voices heard on issues that matter to you.

To ensure that everyone at UCR can express their perspectives while engaging fully in their learning, teaching, work, and research, the university must also take action to protect our community from harassment or threats, impediments to access to classrooms and other buildings, and from violence of any kind. As a crucial space for dialogue, debate and discourse, we must comply with UC, state, and federal policies that protect the rights of expressive activity, provide safeguards for state and federally protected identities, and ensure safe and timely access to our campuses for all.

The California Legislature requires the University of California system to maintain consistency of implementation and enforcement of these policies. I believe this requirement reinforces our principles of community and values and encourages a healthy, thriving campus climate for all members of our UC community.

This website<https://freespeech.ucr.edu/sb108> provides detailed information on policies, procedures, and enforcement consistent with the state’s requirements and our own values.

We look forward to a productive, vibrant, and welcoming year on our campus.

Sincerely,

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Kim A. Wilcox
Chancellor
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