The Regents Of The University Of California

The committee discussed UCLA's achievements in Green Grounds Certification and biodiversity management, including landscape transitions to native plants and integrated pest management plans. An update was provided on the systemwide Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association, focusing on its mission to support alumni and students through advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement. The committee also endorsed the Inspiring Change fundraising campaign for UC Santa Cruz, which aims to raise $750 million to support student success, research, and environmental initiatives.

The committee reviewed the federal government's annual performance ratings for the University's National Laboratories during fiscal year 2025. Key topics included a detailed assessment of performance goals, ratings, and achievements for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Discussions covered the laboratories' mission delivery, scientific and technical performance, infrastructure challenges, and the financial outcomes associated with performance fees. The committee also inquired about the utilization of additional revenue and ongoing improvements in capital project management.

The committee reviewed and approved several capital projects, including the Big Shift Project #2 at the Davis campus, which involves budget amendments, scope revisions, and external financing for utility infrastructure. The committee also authorized the budget, scope, financing, and design for the 5210 Pacific Concourse Drive Tenant Improvements at the UCLA Health campus, intended to house a Sports Medicine Institute and laboratory services. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved the budget, scope, financing, and design for the 901 Levering Student Housing project, addressing undergraduate housing demand through a new high-rise building. Discussions regarding this housing project covered student affordability concerns, design efficiency, unit configuration, and the environmental impact process.

The committee discussed findings from visits to seven campuses regarding innovation transfer and entrepreneurship, highlighting the need for a systemwide Proof-of-Concept fund. Multi-year plans for charging Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST) for graduate programs in Design Media Arts, Music, and Urban and Regional Planning were approved. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved amendments to the Academic Personnel Manual regarding the Faculty Code of Conduct and procedures for faculty discipline, aiming to streamline the process while maintaining shared governance and consistency in the application of discipline.

The committee held a public comment session addressing diverse concerns, including NAGPRA compliance for the repatriation of ancestral remains, student funding and basic needs, campus housing projects, and allegations regarding the elimination of the UC Davis women's equestrian team. Additionally, the Chief Investment Officer provided a performance review, discussing asset allocation, investment strategies involving AI, market risks, retirement savings plan growth, and institutional responses to geopolitical concerns and defense-related investments.