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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Dear Campus Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Over the last couple months, while developing return-to-campus guidelines, we have been reviewing remote work options in relation to the needs
of our entire community. I recognize that work flexibility and remote work are discussions of significant interest, not only at UC Riverside, but in workplaces nationwide. Our staff and faculty have been incredibly productive over the past 14 months, and as
we expand on-campus operations we intend to be thoughtful and strategic to learn the lessons from this season while also fulfilling our mission of creating and sharing knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Since we are a residential research university, we know that in addition to classes and labs, our students need access to certain services on
campus. Researchers are engaged in projects in laboratories and research facilities. Others want to create in studios and makerspaces. For some, working on campus is essential to fulfilling the needs of their educational or performance requirements. And, of
course, there are many UCR employees who have continued working on campus throughout the pandemic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">But we also know that in 2020, the world changed. In a short period of time, we learned that many jobs could be performed effectively in a remote
setting. For some, the flexibility of working from home offered opportunity for better work-life balance, while performing their jobs as needed. Others reported improved accessibility or environments that showed in their improved performance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">At UCR, we want to remain an employer of choice, providing flexibility in line with today’s workforce needs. We also want to unearth new discoveries,
deliver a high-quality educational experience, and provide services in support of student success. Ultimately, we need to consider work location in the context of both individual performance and community. How location impacts colleagues, professional development,
our collegial network, output, space constraints, and sustainability goals are all to be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">As next steps, I am asking that every vice chancellor and dean begin conversations within their units to determine needs and plans. To guide these
conversations, I have asked Human Resources to develop guidelines, which are soon forthcoming, for work location decision-making. Campus engagement on this topic will continue as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Ultimately, I will not impose work location decisions on any school or department but will instead support local decisions that serve the interest
of our mission. To all of you, thank you for commitment to UCR as we work through this transition together.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Kim A. Wilcox,
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Chancellor <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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