2025 - 2026 UC Systemwide Issues Under Review
Current list of all UCR Academic Senate Review Items.
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Systemwide Review: Proposed Revisions to APM - 015/016 and Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines for Misconduct Related to Expressive Activity and Guidelines re Good Cause Extension FactorsOngoingReceived: 08/18/2025Sent for Review: 09/02/2025Deadline: 10/21/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Freedom
- Academic Personnel
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Charges
- Committees
- Courses
- Distinguished Teaching
- Educational Policy
- Faculty Research Lecturer
- Faculty Welfare
- Graduate Council
- International Education
- Library & Scholarly Communication
- Physical Resources Planning
- Planning and Budget
- Preparatory Education
- Privilege and Tenure
- Research
- Rules and Jurisdiction
- Scholarships and Honors
- Undergraduate Admissions
- University Extension
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Distinguished Campus Service
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Information Technology
- Memorial Resolutions
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Systemwide Review: Interim report of the Academic Senate Task Force on UC Adaptation to Disruptions (UCAD)OngoingReceived: 09/08/2025Sent for Review: 09/09/2025Deadline: 10/08/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Freedom
- Academic Personnel
- Charges
- Courses
- Educational Policy
- Faculty Welfare
- Graduate Council
- Planning and Budget
- Privilege and Tenure
- Research
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Information Technology
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to Committee on Privilege and Tenure Bylaws (Bylaw 8.19 through 8.19.2: Lived Name Policy, Committee membership & Ex-officio Service)OngoingReceived: 04/04/2025Sent for Review: 09/11/2025Deadline: 10/16/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Freedom
- Committees
- Rules and Jurisdiction
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Campus Review: 3rd Round - UCR Regulation 1 - Grading SystemOngoingReceived: 06/11/2025Sent for Review: 09/11/2025Deadline: 10/13/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Educational Policy
- Graduate Council
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Systemwide Review: Presidential Interim Policy for UC's Use of Online Program Management CompaniesOngoingReceived: 08/12/2025Sent for Review: 09/11/2025Deadline: 10/17/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Personnel
- Courses
- Educational Policy
- Graduate Council
- Library & Scholarly Communication
- Planning and Budget
- Undergraduate Admissions
- University Extension
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Information Technology
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: 3rd Round - Revisions to the School of Education Regulations 1 to 4.1.1OngoingReceived: 04/28/2025Sent for Review: 09/11/2025Deadline: 10/17/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Courses
- Educational Policy
- Rules and Jurisdiction
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Campus Review: (2nd Round) Bachelor of Science + Master of Science in Mathematics (Applied) Five Year (4+1) Combined-Degree ProgramOngoingReceived: 06/24/2025Sent for Review: 09/12/2025Deadline: 10/17/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Educational Policy
- Graduate Council
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Campus Review: Transfer of CNAS Microbiology Undergraduate Program to the CNAS Department of Microbiology and Plant PathologyOngoingReceived: 06/12/2025Sent for Review: 09/16/2025Deadline: 10/20/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Personnel
- Educational Policy
- Graduate Council
- Planning and Budget
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Campus Review: Changes to UCR Regulations: 6.12 - Campus Graduation Requirements (Catalog Year)OngoingReceived: 04/25/2025Sent for Review: 09/16/2025Deadline: 10/28/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Educational Policy
- Rules and Jurisdiction
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: Changes to UCR Regulations 2, 3, and 4: 2–Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts or Master of Science, and Master of Administration; 3-Requirements for the Degree of Master of Fine Arts; 4–Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyOngoingReceived: 04/28/2025Sent for Review: 09/16/2025Deadline: 10/28/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Rules and Jurisdiction
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to Senate Bylaw 2.2 through 2.2.8: Lived Name PolicyOngoingReceived: 04/04/2025Sent for Review: 09/17/2025Deadline: 10/20/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Rules and Jurisdiction
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to Undergraduate Admissions Committee Bylaw 8.23.1: Lived Name PolicyOngoingReceived: 04/04/2025Sent for Review: 09/17/2025Deadline: 10/20/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Rules and Jurisdiction
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to Committee on Committees Bylaw 8.8 – 8.8.7: Lived Name Policy, Service Permissions, & Name CorrectionOngoingReceived: 04/04/2025Sent for Review: 09/22/2025Deadline: 10/20/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Rules and Jurisdiction
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Distinguished Campus Service
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Bylaws (Bylaw 4.1.1.1)OngoingReceived: 08/07/2025Sent for Review: 09/22/2025Deadline: 10/31/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Rules and Jurisdiction
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Bylaws (Bylaw 4.1.1.1: Committee List)OngoingReceived: 08/07/2025Sent for Review: 09/22/2025Deadline: 10/31/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Rules and Jurisdiction
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
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Campus Review: 2nd Round - Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Genetics and Biotechnology (B.S. in Genetics and Biotechnology [GNBT])OngoingReceived: 05/05/2025Sent for Review: 09/24/2025Deadline: 10/31/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Courses
- Educational Policy
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: Flex Master of Public Policy (Flex MPP-SSGPDP)OngoingReceived: 08/07/2025Sent for Review: 09/24/2025Deadline: 10/31/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Graduate Council
- Library & Scholarly Communication
- Planning and Budget
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Systemwide Review: Proposed Revisions to Presidential Policy IMT-1300: Information Technology AccessibilityOngoingReceived: 09/15/2025Sent for Review: 09/24/2025Deadline: 11/21/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Courses
- Educational Policy
- Graduate Council
- International Education
- Library & Scholarly Communication
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Information Technology
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Systemwide Review: Proposed Revisions to Senate Bylaw 140 (UCAADE)OngoingReceived: 09/15/2025Sent for Review: 09/25/2025Deadline: 11/21/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Personnel
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Educational Policy
- Graduate Council
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Systemwide Review: Proposed Revisions to Presidential Policy on Sustainable PracticesOngoingReceived: 09/12/2025Sent for Review: 09/25/2025Deadline: 11/21/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Physical Resources Planning
- Planning and Budget
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Systemwide Review: Proposed Presidential Policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct (UC Research Misconduct Policy)OngoingReceived: 09/16/2025Sent for Review: 09/25/2025Deadline: 11/21/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Charges
- Faculty Welfare
- Graduate Council
- Privilege and Tenure
- Research
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Systemwide Review: Proposed Revisions to APM - 036, General University Policy Regarding Academic Appointees/EmploymentOngoingReceived: 09/17/2025Sent for Review: 09/25/2025Deadline: 11/21/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Freedom
- Academic Personnel
- Charges
- Faculty Welfare
- Graduate Council
- Privilege and Tenure
- Research
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: Committee on Academic Freedom Proposed Resolution to Establish Mutual Academic Defense Compacts in Defense of Academic Freedom, Free Expression, Institutional Integrity, and the Research EnterpriseOngoingReceived: 10/10/2025Sent for Review: 10/14/2025Deadline: 11/03/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Academic Personnel
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Charges
- Committees
- Courses
- Educational Policy
- Faculty Welfare
- Graduate Council
- International Education
- Library & Scholarly Communication
- Physical Resources Planning
- Planning and Budget
- Preparatory Education
- Privilege and Tenure
- Research
- Rules and Jurisdiction
- Undergraduate Admissions
- University Extension
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Information Technology
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy
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Campus Review: Proposed Changes to School of Medicine Bylaw ME 05.05 - MembershipOngoingReceived: 07/28/2025Sent for Review: 10/16/2025Deadline: 10/31/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Committees
- Rules and Jurisdiction
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Campus Review: Clarification regarding UC Bylaw 55.C - Departmental Voting RightsCompleteReceived: 10/14/2025Sent for Review: 10/17/2025Deadline: 10/27/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: -
Campus Review: Federally required changes to the Policy and Procedures for Responding To Allegations of Research Misconduct, Policy #529-900OngoingReceived: 10/14/2025Sent for Review: 10/23/2025Deadline: 12/01/2025
Issue Documents: Issue Responses: - Charges
- Faculty Welfare
- Graduate Council
- Planning and Budget
- Privilege and Tenure
- Research
- Executive Committee - School of Business
- Executive Committee - College of Engineering
- Executive Committee - College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Executive Committee - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Executive Committee - School of Education
- Executive Committee - School of Medicine
- Executive Committee - School of Public Policy