<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Dear Highlanders,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">I would like to personally welcome everyone, new and returning, to a new year at wonderful UC Riverside. I am honored to serve as UCR’s Assistant Vice Chancellor of Civil Rights and Title IX Officer. This role is a tremendous privilege that allows me to work alongside our incredible students, faculty, and staff <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">to foster a campus of consent culture, respect and belonging. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">At UCR, everyone deserves to learn and work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination, including sexual violence. This is an effort I cannot undertake alone. Each of you play a critical role in fostering this mission. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Know that at UCR, you are surrounded by a supportive community in which you have access to network of campus resources designed to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment. Here are some of the services we provide:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">My office, the <a href="https://compliance.ucr.edu/office-civil-rights" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">Office of Civil Rights (OCR), </a>is here to help individuals explore supportive measures, file a report, and understand their rights and options under both the UC <a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy</a> and the UC <a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">Anti-Discrimination Policy</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><a href="https://care.ucr.edu/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">CARE </a>provides confidential advocacy and support to students, staff, and faculty impacted by sexual harassment, including sexual violence.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Confidential campus resources also include the <a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">Counseling and Psychological Services Office (CAPS)</a>and the <a href="https://ombuds.ucr.edu/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">Office of the Ombuds</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">Dean of Students Office</a> is available to help students navigate university processes and connect with both campus and community resources.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">My commitment as UCR’s Title IX Officer is to ensure that all members of our community — no matter their role on campus — have the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive and create meaningful and lasting memories during your time with us. I encourage you to reach out to ask questions and engage in conversations that build a stronger, safer UC Riverside. As we embark on this new year, I look forward to opportunities to connect, grow, and thrive together as a community. Go Highlanders!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">I look forward to a bold and inspiring academic year ahead.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Warmly, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Holly Hare, EdD</b><br>Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Officer <br>Office for Civil Rights<br><a href="mailto:civilrights@ucr.edu" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">civilrights@ucr.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">(951) 827-7070<br></p></body></html>