[Students] Principles of Community and Freedom of Speech

[Dean of Students]

Dear Highlanders,



Welcome to the start of a new academic year!



We want to remind all students of the values that make us Highlanders. We
as a campus believe in equal educational opportunities for all students. We
should strive to embody the four values of Tartan Soul – respect,
accountability, integrity, and excellence – and a big aspect of that is
following our campus *Principles of Community.* You can read the full
document
<https://chancellor.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2019-01/community.pdf> here
or watch this helpful overview <https://youtu.be/lEwSdD_o288> of the
Principles of Community, especially as it relates to free speech.



The UCR Freedom of Speech site
<https://freespeech.ucr.edu/#:~:text=Freedom%20of%20speech%20and%20expression,debate%2C%20action%2C%20and%20inquiry.>
provides
in-depth information regarding the university's policies and your right to
freedom of expression. UC Riverside is dedicated to fostering a campus
climate that is diverse and inclusive and vigorously opposes and deplores
all forms of hate-fueled speech. If you believe that you have experienced
hate speech or harassment, you may file a complaint via UC Riverside's
Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action via the official
reporting form here <https://uctitleix.i-sight.com/portal/Riverside>.



Additionally, the Counseling and Psychological Services
<https://counseling.ucr.edu/> department provides both virtual and
in-person crisis support, ongoing counseling sessions, and group
discussions on certain topics. Remember that if you ever need immediate
assistance, there’s a counselor available 24/7 via (951) UCR-TALK.



Please take care of yourselves during these coming weeks and practice
whatever self-care mechanisms you find most useful. As always, feel free to
reach out to either the Dean of Students <https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/> or
the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs <https://studentaffairs.ucr.edu/> if
you need assistance getting the support you need!



 Sincerely,

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Dr. Christine
Mata


Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Dean of Students
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Brendan O'Brien

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Engagement

Student Affairs
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