Elizabeth Atilano

The Chancellor's Annual Address for the University of California Merced highlights the institution's significant growth in enrollment and its strong national rankings, particularly as a top public university. The address outlines a forward-looking strategic agenda focused on establishing a medical education program to address regional healthcare needs, expanding enrollment to 15,000 students by 2030, and achieving R1 Carnegie research status through increased external grants and interdisciplinary research in areas such as agriculture technology, fire behavior, and water. A key priority is also enhancing the undergraduate experience through high-impact practices like internships, research, service learning, and study abroad, all while strengthening engagement with the Central Valley community and fostering economic development.

This document details the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Public Access Plan, developed in response to the White House OSTP memorandum. The plan aims to ensure free public access to federally-funded, peer-reviewed scientific publications and maximize public access to scientific data resulting from ACL/NIDILRR-funded research. Key objectives include establishing a compliance mechanism, increasing the accessibility of research results and scientific data, and enhancing their use for scientific advancement. The plan outlines specific requirements and implementation timelines for both peer-reviewed publications (starting FY2016) and scientific data (starting FY2017), with ongoing monitoring and compliance measures.

This document outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' policy and implementation plan to increase public access to scientific publications and digital data from federally-funded research, in response to the 2013 White House OSTP memorandum. The plan focuses on ensuring public accessibility while prioritizing the privacy and confidentiality of Veterans' data, utilizing existing resources like PubMed Central and ClinicalTrials.gov, and implementing a phased approach for data management and sharing. Key priorities include developing data management plans, ensuring long-term preservation of scientific data, and establishing standards for identity protection and intellectual property.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Public Access Plan was developed in response to a 2013 OSTP memorandum, aiming to increase public access to federally funded scientific research results. This plan establishes a framework to enhance the tracking of the complete research lifecycle and ensure public access to publications and digital data sets from DOT-managed research and development programs. Its primary objectives include affirming DOT's commitment to public access, supporting governance and best practices for data management, ensuring continuous access and reliable preservation of research outcomes, and promoting the use and reproducibility of scientific research to drive innovation and economic competitiveness.

This document outlines a multi-year career preparedness timeline for students, structured into four progressive stages. It guides students through early self-development and career exploration, building core professional tools and preparing for opportunities, gaining experience and professional skills, and ultimately preparing to launch a professional career. Key activities include self-assessment, Handshake account activation, resume and LinkedIn development, attending career and internship fairs, applying for internships, conducting informational interviews, and job application submission, with specific guidance for international students.