Pre-Six Academic Reviews

Dear Colleagues, Article 7A of the Lecturers Unit (IX) contract states that a Unit 18 faculty member with a two or three-year reappointment shall undergo a Pre-Six Academic Review (subject to limited exceptions) that concludes in time to complete reappointment consideration and provide reappointment offers no later than May 1st for appointees on a semester system or June…Continue Reading Pre-Six Academic Reviews

Revised Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 715, 760, 025 and 671

ACADEMIC DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRSALL APM – COVERED FACULTY AND ACADEMIC APPOINTEES The following are the revised Academic Personnel Manual (APM): APM – 715 and APM – 760Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) pay option offered to eligible employees to apply to qualifying leaves. Revisions were made to APM – 715 and APM – 760 in…Continue Reading Revised Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 715, 760, 025 and 671

Revision to Academic Personnel Procedures (APP) 7-17 – Other Leaves with Pay

ACADEMIC DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRS My office has revised APP 7-17, “Other Leaves with Pay”, to help define when faculty are continuing to perform all of their responsibilities even if they are not in residence on campus. Other Leaves with Pay Academic appointees who will be absent from the UCI campus to engage in research/creative activity, with some…Continue Reading Revision to Academic Personnel Procedures (APP) 7-17 – Other Leaves with Pay

Negotiated Salary Trial Program (NSTP) – Contingency Fund

ACADEMIC DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRS Contingency Fund Report As a part of the required annual reporting for administering the Negotiated Salary Trial Program, the Academic Personnel Office is gathering data regarding your school’s contingency fund. Please report your current contingency fund balance and any contingency funds used, including each faculty’s name, amount, duration of time and the…Continue Reading Negotiated Salary Trial Program (NSTP) – Contingency Fund

Issuance of Revisions to Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Section 758, Leaves of Absence/Other Leaves with Pay (APM- 758)

ACADEMIC DEANS DEPARTMENT CHAIRS The following is an issuance of revised Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 758, Leaves of Absence/Other Leaves with Pay. The revised policy is effective January 1, 2024 and can be found on the Academic Personnel and Programs website or at APM 758, Leaves of Absence/Other Leaves with Pay. The revisions add reproductive loss…Continue Reading Issuance of Revisions to Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Section 758, Leaves of Absence/Other Leaves with Pay (APM- 758)

Department Recommendation Letter

ACADEMIC DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRS As schools and departments/units continue to assemble dossiers for the current review cycle, I write to share important reminders and provide clarity when drafting and preparing departmental recommendation letters. The department recommendation letter may be written by a departmental committee, as departmental procedures stipulate, and signed by a non-conflicted committee chair. The…Continue Reading Department Recommendation Letter

Campus Call for Nominations to Fill the Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair

ACADEMIC DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRS I am pleased to issue a call for nominations for the Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair. The Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair was established in 1984 in recognition of the contributions made to the campus by its founding chancellor.  The chair’s purpose is to honor an outstanding scholar and teacher of the…Continue Reading Campus Call for Nominations to Fill the Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair

Unit 18 Faculty Professional Development Fund Pool

DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRS As part of the current collective bargaining agreement between the University and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), each UC campus has provided a Professional Development Fund Pool for Unit-18 faculty covered by the agreement. All Unit-18 faculty appointees with a current appointment during the 2023-2024 academic year are eligible to apply for the…Continue Reading Unit 18 Faculty Professional Development Fund Pool

Systemwide Review of Proposed Academic Personnel Manual (APM) – 285, Lecturer with Security of Employment Series

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the following proposed policy: The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key revisions: The proposed APM – 285 is posted to the Academic Personnel and Programs website. This policy is being circulated to affected faculty and non-represented non-Senate academic appointees for review…Continue Reading Systemwide Review of Proposed Academic Personnel Manual (APM) – 285, Lecturer with Security of Employment Series

Issuance of Revisions to Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Section 710, Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave/Medical Leave (APM- 710)

ACADEMIC DEANSDEPARTMENT CHAIRS The following is an issuance of revised Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 710, Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave/Medical Leave. The revised policy is effective immediately and can be found on the Academic Personnel and Programs website or at APM 710, Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave/Medical Leave. The revised policy reflects the following revisions: Should you have any questions,…Continue Reading Issuance of Revisions to Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Section 710, Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave/Medical Leave (APM- 710)