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This document provides a performance and asset mix summary for the Intermediate Total Return Fund (ITRF) Pool 1 and Pool 2, managed by the UC San Diego Foundation, as of March 31, 2023. It details the fund's purpose as an alternative investment option for discretionary current funds, highlighting its market risk and potential for capital appreciation, and presents historical returns and current asset allocations for both pools.

The meeting included updates on the Eighth College, which is in the final stages of academic senate review, with a hope to appoint the provost in early winter 2023. The Holistic Teaching Oversight Committee provided updates on its fall quarter activities. The Summer Graduate Teaching Scholars program deadline for nominations was extended. Key discussions centered on advancing equity in the major, covering how assessment, program reviews, and strategic accountability profiles integrate, and a breakout session focused on building an equity-minded culture of assessment regarding opportunity gaps. Furthermore, a pilot project for the Triton Testing Center (TTC) was presented to assess the viability of a centralized testing service for convenient, integrity-centric testing. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provided an update on the process for determining accommodations, including remote participation and assessment as an accommodation.

The report focuses on improving the experiences and outcomes of students with disabilities within the University of California system. It addresses the increasing number of students with disabilities, the need for a more inclusive and proactive approach, and the disparities in academic success and campus climate. Key areas of focus include strengthening civil rights support, enhancing accessibility, promoting inclusive spaces, and ensuring effective communication and data collection to foster a welcoming and equitable environment.