University Of California Santa Cruz

This document presents a set of principles for online undergraduate programs and majors, alongside a standard terminology guide for distance education. The principles aim to ensure online programs offer a rigorous learning experience, uphold the same quality standards as in-person programs, and prioritize student engagement, learning assessment, equity, and academic integrity. It also provides specific recommendations for campuses to plan and evaluate proposals for online majors, complemented by standardized definitions to facilitate a shared understanding of distance education terms across the University of California system.

This document details the University of California Santa Cruz Academic Senate's review of the 'Leading the Change Strategic Plan Reports'. It compiles feedback from various academic committees on five key areas: unparalleled undergraduate education and student experience, envisioning graduate education for the future, distinction in research and scholarly activities, an inclusive and thriving campus community, and climate change, sustainability, and resilience. The feedback highlights support, concerns, and recommendations for resource allocation, implementation, and prioritization to guide the campus's strategic vision.

This campaign outlines the strategic direction for the University of California, Santa Cruz, focusing on increasing capacity for groundbreaking discoveries, delivering solutions to global challenges, and developing future scholars and leaders. It is structured around five interconnected priorities: providing life-changing educational experiences, developing bold solutions to climate and environmental challenges, advancing community health and wellness, investing in research and innovation, and fostering creativity and transformative dialogue. The overarching vision is to inspire positive, lasting change.

This Compendium serves as a comprehensive manual detailing the University of California's systemwide review processes for academic programs, academic units, and research units. Key focus areas include the establishment, modification, transfer, consolidation, disestablishment, and discontinuance of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, academic departments, schools, colleges, and organized research units. The document also outlines the annual Five-Year Planning Perspectives and the roles of various academic and administrative bodies in these processes. The overarching goal is to ensure academic rigor, financial viability, and responsiveness to student and societal needs, while promoting intercampus coordination and streamlining review procedures.

The UC Santa Cruz Strategic Plan 2023, titled "Leading the Change," outlines the university's vision and goals for the next decade. It focuses on enhancing student success, expanding research impact, fostering inclusivity, and improving operational efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. The plan emphasizes undergraduate and graduate education, research distinction, campus community, and climate change initiatives. It aims to position UC Santa Cruz as a leader in innovation and social justice, with a commitment to groundbreaking discoveries, creative scholarship, and public service.