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<p class="MsoNormal">To all Highlanders,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">With the stress of a new quarter beginning, as well as the various conflicts around the globe, we wanted to share some resources that may be valuable to you in these next few weeks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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 <b>Principles of Community,
</b>which the Chancellor has emphasized lately in his messages to the campus. You can
<a href="https://chancellor.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2019-01/community.pdf">read the full document</a> here or watch
<a href="https://youtu.be/lEwSdD_o288">this helpful overview</a> of the Principles of Community, especially as it relates to free speech.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The UCR <a href="https://freespeech.ucr.edu/#:~:text=Freedom%20of%20speech%20and%20expression,debate%2C%20action%2C%20and%20inquiry.">
Freedom of Speech site</a> provides in-depth information regarding the university's policies and your right to freedom of expression. <span class="xxcontentpasted0"><span style="background:#FEFEFE">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 </span></span><a href="https://uctitleix.i-sight.com/portal/Riverside"><span style="background:#FEFEFE">official reporting form here</span></a><span class="xxcontentpasted0"><span style="background:#FEFEFE">.</span></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, the <a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/">Counseling and Psychological Services</a> 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
<a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/">Dean of Students</a> or the <a href="https://studentaffairs.ucr.edu/">
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs</a> if you need assistance getting the support you need!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Brian Haynes<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Christine Mata
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<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dean of Students<o:p></o:p></p>
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