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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear UCR Students,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I am excited to officially welcome you to Fall Quarter 2022 at the University of California, Riverside (UCR)! My name is Dr. Christine Mata, Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
at UCR. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The beginning of the academic year is always an exciting time, but it is important to acknowledge that this year will be like no other. We are in full swing and back to in-person activities
this academic year! For those of you who are returning, welcome back and for our incoming class, welcome to our beautiful campus!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In order to navigate successfully, it is important that you receive information to support your success. My hope is that this message serves as a resource on the expectations we have of
you. In addition, I would like to emphasize the resources available to aid you in a successful academic year. I want to ensure that you have the necessary information to make good decisions, keep yourself and each other safe.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Free Speech<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Our university values free speech and expression. These are vital values to our campus community. As a student you will be expected to engage in challenging dialogue that includes opinions
that challenge and encourage debate, inquiry and action. This is part of the growth process as a student. Although this experience is one aspect of student development and growth, it is necessary to engage in the process safely, respectfully and in alignment
with our </span><a href="https://conduct.ucr.edu/policies/standards-of-conduct"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Standards of Conduct</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">. I encourage you to review the
</span><a href="https://freespeech.ucr.edu/"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">UCR Free Speech website</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for resources and answers to your questions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Standards of Conduct for Students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The <i>Standards of Conduct </i>apply to all UCR students. The <i>Standards</i> prohibit behaviors including academic misconduct, disruption, harassment, disorderly conduct, and misuse of
university computers or electronic resources. Failure to abide by guidance and processes issued by UCR programs and officials may be considered violations of the <i>Standards</i>. Visit </span><a href="https://conduct.ucr.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Student
Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for a review of the
</span><a href="https://conduct.ucr.edu/policies/standards-of-conduct"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Standards of Conduct</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Students who are living on-campus can review the Student Conduct Policies Handbook by visiting
</span><a href="https://housing.ucr.edu/residential-life/newsletters-handbooks-policies"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Residential Life Handbooks and Polices
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Being a Good Neighbor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As a Highlander, you represent UCR both on and off-campus. We ask that you be considerate of your neighbors within the local surrounding community. Our neighbors work and live in the community.
In order to continue building positive relationships with our community, we need to be considerate of our off-campus community. You can visit the
</span><a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dean of Students</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> website for more information on being a
</span><a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/good-neighbors"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Good Neighbor</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
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<p><span style="font-family:Times;color:black">Our team of Student Affairs professionals are available to help you make the most out of your experience at
</span><span style="color:black">UCR. The Office of the </span><a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/">AVC/Dean of Students</a><span style="color:black"> comprises various departments with multiple initiatives and support programs united by one common goal:
To provide you with the most enriching UCR student experience possible. Visit the
</span><a href="https://studentaffairs.ucr.edu/">Student Affairs Virtual HUB of Resources</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">to explore the opportunities the Division of Student Affairs has for you.
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as a Highlander you represent our campus community wherever you go. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to
</span><a href="mailto:deanofstudents@ucr.edu"><span style="font-family:Times">deanofstudents@ucr.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:Times;color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times;color:black">Best Regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Times;color:black">Christine Mata, Ph.D.
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Times;color:black">Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Times;color:black">Dean of Students
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