Current UE News
Porter College's EnCore celebrates student voices and vision
March 27, 2025
Each fall, Porter College hosts EnCore, a culminating showcase of Porter 1, the college’s core course. The event features multimedia art and book projects created by students through the Creative Commons and invites the campus community to view, interact with, and celebrate the thoughtful, personal, and often provocative work students produce throughout the quarter.
New process for verifying VA education benefits
March 26, 2025
Beginning in Spring 2025, the Office of the Registrar will use the Degree Progress Report (DPR) to verify Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefit eligibility.
Announcing the winners of Crown’s Annual Science Fiction Writing Contest
January 30, 2025
Crown College is pleased to share the results of this year’s Science Fiction Writing Contest following our recent award ceremony.
Meet Jessa Kirk, Education Specialist for the Office of Academic Integrity
January 29, 2025
New approach to college academic support
January 29, 2025
Starting February 1, the Division of Undergraduate Education will adopt a new approach to college academic support. College Academic Managers (CAMs) will transition to a shared services model that combines centralized operations with college-specific support.
Recipes for Life: The Cultures of Food in Okinawa exhibit is open through February 8 at the Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
January 29, 2025
The Recipes for Life: The Cultures of Food in Okinawa exhibit is now open, offering visitors a unique exploration of Okinawa's culinary traditions and cultural heritage. The exhibit runs through February 8, 2025
Get involved! Banana Slug Day and Transfer Day 2025
January 28, 2025
Join UCSC’s largest admitted student events, Banana Slug Day on April 12 and Transfer Day on May 10! Staff and campus departments are invited to participate and help welcome future Slugs.
UCSC’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development honored at Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Conference
December 18, 2024
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has been recognized with the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation Award at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) annual conference.
Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis welcome Watsonville families for All Hallow’s Eve celebration
October 30, 2024
On October 25, the fall spirit brought a hundred families from Watsonville’s Calabasas Elementary School and the Calabasas Community Garden to UCSC’s Colleges 9 and John R. Lewis to celebrate the harvest season during the annual All Hallow’s Eve event.
Yunny Yip appointed as UC Santa Cruz's new Assistant Vice Provost of Undergraduate Advising & Success
August 30, 2024
The Division of Undergraduate Education at UC Santa Cruz is proud to introduce Yunny Yip as the new Assistant Vice Provost of Undergraduate Advising & Success.
Update on phishing scams and cybersecurity
August 27, 2024
Merrill College hosts welcome for Summer Edge students
August 26, 2024
On Friday, July 26, UCSC and Merrill College welcomed nearly 140 newly admitted first-year and transfer students and their families for Summer Edge's Session 2 Move-In.
Celebrating three months of progress in the Degree Progress Unit
August 22, 2024
UC Santa Cruz accepted into AAC&U’s 2024-2025 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum
August 20, 2024
We are excited to announce that a team led by UC Santa Cruz’s Academic Integrity Office has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) 2024-2025 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum.
Improving the MyUCSC student advising summary
July 18, 2024
Exciting updates to the MyUCSC Student Advising Summary are underway, incorporating community feedback. Recent improvements include new data fields like Original Admit Term, with plans for real-time data updates and a redesigned interface based on user input.
A lasting legacy in academic advising: Stacey Sketo-Rosener retires after a remarkable career at UC Santa Cruz
June 27, 2024
After more than 30 years at UC Santa Cruz, Stacey Sketo-Rosener is retiring from her role as assistant vice provost for undergraduate advising on June 27th.
Professor Kim Lau earns the UC Santa Cruz Carol Freeman Award for Leadership in the Academic Senate
June 10, 2024
We are pleased to announce that professor Kimberly Lau, provost of College Nine and John R. Lewis College, has been awarded the Carol Freeman Award for Leadership in the Academic Senate. This honor is a testament to her extensive service record and exceptional contributions to academic leadership and collaborative governance at UC Santa Cruz.
Meet the candidates: Finalists for AVP Advising and Success visit UC Santa Cruz on June 24th, 26th, 27th and 28th
June 3, 2024
The Division of Undergraduate Education is excited to welcome four finalists for the AVP Advising and Success position to UC Santa Cruz on June 24th, 26th, 27th and 28th. We invite all staff, faculty, and students to participate in their presentations.
Division of Undergraduate Education appoints Greer Murphy to launch Office of Academic Integrity
May 13, 2024
Greer Murphy appointed as UC Santa Cruz’ first Director of Academic Integrity, effective May 2, to lead the creation, launch, and management of the new UC Santa Cruz Academic Integrity Office.
Announcing the establishment of the new Degree Progress Unit
April 22, 2024
Following the successes of the Degree Audit Project, I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Degree Progress Unit (DPU). The DPU will lead cross-unit collaboration and maintain the structures and operational tools so that each undergraduate will always have an accurate Degree Progress Report.
Announcing UC Santa Cruz's new director of Summer Session
April 8, 2024
The Division of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Gallacher as the new Director of UC Santa Cruz’s Summer Session Office, effective April 1st. Jennifer has been serving as the Interim Director since February 2023, and her exceptional leadership during this period has made her the ideal candidate to lead Summer Session.
Search launches for UC Santa Cruz's next AVP of Advising and Success
April 1, 2024
The Division of Undergraduate Education is excited to announce a nationwide search is underway for the next Assistant Vice Provost of Advising and Success.
Inspiring a ‘Yes’: Spring events for admitted UC Santa Cruz students showcase Slug spirit from on-campus to abroad
March 21, 2024
Springtime at UC Santa Cruz brings wildflowers, sunshine, and admitted students and their families to campus! From Mid-March until Decision Day on May 15, over 10,000 admitted students and their families are expected to visit campus for tours, activities, and Banana Slug Day on April 13.
UC Santa Cruz Orientation Office Shines with Kayla Mendoza and Maximus Vega as Student Workers
February 1, 2024
Meet the Candidates: Summer Session Director Finalists Visit UC Santa Cruz on February 5th and 9th
January 29, 2024
The Division of Undergraduate Education is excited to welcome two finalists for the Director of Summer Session position to UC Santa Cruz on February 5th and 9th. We invite all staff, faculty, and students to participate virtually in their presentations.
Contribute to the Future of Academic Integrity Leadership at UC Santa Cruz
January 26, 2024
Winter Welcome and Resource Fair celebrates diversity, connection, and the spirit of community at UC Santa Cruz
January 18, 2024
On January 9, 2024, the College Nine and John R. Lewis College Multipurpose Room buzzed with excitement during the Winter Welcome and Resource Fair. Over 150 new students met their future teachers and advisors, fellow students, and explored resources that will help them be successful at UC Santa Cruz.
Porter College’s Annual EnCore Festival Highlights the Fine Art of Learning
January 17, 2024
On December 7, 2023, the EnCore festival marked the culmination of the Core Course for Porter first-year students. The exhibition featured hundreds of student art and book projects, created through Creative Commons, an art studio associated with Porter 1.
Cowell College students explore themes of justice and identity with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen
January 17, 2024
On December 6, 2023, Cowell College's final plenary session culminated in a thought-provoking event with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen. The gathering, held at UC Santa Cruz, brought together students who had explored Nguyen's work as part of Cowell College's core course, "Imagining Justice."
Meet the Candidates: Academic Integrity Director Finalists Visit UC Santa Cruz 1/22, 1/23 and 1/26
December 22, 2023
The Division of Undergraduate Education welcomes three finalists to campus in the coming weeks for interviews to be the inaugural UC Santa Cruz Director of Academic Integrity.
Search launches for UC Santa Cruz’s next Director of Summer Session
December 1, 2023
The Division of Undergraduate Education is excited to announce a nationwide search is underway for the next Director of Summer Session. Please share this announcement broadly with your colleagues and networks.
Cycling for Change: Crown College event with Colombian activist Jaime Ortiz Mariño and leaders from the UC Santa Cruz bike community
October 31, 2023
On October 11, Crown College at UC Santa Cruz hosted an event that brought together a visionary in urban planning, Jaime Ortiz Mariño, and two leaders from UCSC's biking community to talk about the intersection of cycling, community, and activism.
Search launches for UC Santa Cruz’s first Director of Academic Integrity
October 23, 2023
The Division of Undergraduate Education is proud to announce a nationwide search is underway for our campus' first Director of Academic Integrity. This position is the first step towards the formation of the Academic Integrity Office (AIO) at UC Santa Cruz. The AIO will reimagine the university’s approach to academic ethics, with a focus on student-centered learning, mentorship, and restorative justice.
2023-24 Crown, Rachel Carson and Porter College Provost Searches
September 12, 2023
The Division of Undergraduate Education is conducting searches for the next college provosts at Crown, Rachel Carson, and Porter Colleges. Applicants with expertise in leadership, administration, or fundraising, as well as those with a history of college engagement are strongly encouraged to apply.
New Provost Announced for Merrill College
March 10, 2023
New Provost Announced for Kresge College
May 12, 2022
Faculty Director of Honors Announcemnt
June 1, 2021
The Division of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda M. Smith, as Faculty Director of the Undergraduate Honors Programs, effective July 1, 2021.
Welcome to Fall!
October 11, 2019
This will be (another) exciting year for the Division of Undergraduate Education! Topping my list, of course, is our new campus leadership. Chancellor Cindy Larive is clear in her focus on the UC 2030 goals, four-year graduation rates, and reducing gaps.
David Draper Appointed Faculty Director of Undergraduate Honors
August 23, 2019
The Division of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the appointment of David Draper, as Faculty Director of the Undergraduate Honors Programs, effective July 1, 2019.
Marcia Ochoa Appointed Oakes College Interim Provost
July 9, 2019
The Division of Undergraduate Education announced the appointment of Marcia Ochoa as Oakes College interim provost, effective July 1.
Extra Mile Award Employee of the Month: Miriam Medina
July 9, 2019
Miriam was born and raised in Salinas, CA. Her family moved to Soledad, CA when she was around 15 years of age.
2019 Staff Appreciation Breakfast Recap
July 9, 2019
For the past five years, the Division of Undergraduate Education and Division of Global Engagement have held their annual staff appreciation breakfast after the rush of graduation.
Student Achievement Week
June 3, 2019
As graduation 2019 nears, UC Santa Cruz is taking the opportunity to recognize our students' accomplishments through Student Achievement Week, which takes place June 3-7.
Extra Mile Award Employee of the Month: Danny Rodriguez
April 8, 2019
Danny was born and raised in the Koreatown District of Los Angeles, CA. He is son to Rosa Rodriguez, a single mother, Salvadoran refugee, and resilient human being.
Extra Mile Award Employee of the Month: Marina Glagolev
March 11, 2019
Marina grew up in a White Russian household surrounded by music and religion, and also with an acute sensibility for social justice.
Staff Engagement Survey Results
March 11, 2019
For the past three years, the Division of Undergraduate Education and the Division of Global Engagement has conducted a staff engagement survey to gauge how we are doing in the areas of career development, work engagement, relationship management, and work environment.
UC Santa Cruz continues to build a solid transfer and frosh applicant pool
January 16, 2019
As part of the strategy to increase transfer enrollment for fall 2019, UC Santa Cruz continued to accept transfer applications until Jan. 4. As of Jan. 7, the campus received more than 11,700 transfer applications, a 1.2% increase over the past year.
Extra Mile Award Nominee of the Month: Jesse Pikorz
January 16, 2019
Jesse Pikorz is an Evaluation Analyst at the Educational Partnership Center (EPC). He analyzes data from schools around the county, creating reports and managing the Center’s database, ultimately to help disadvantaged students succeed in postsecondary education.
