<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dear UC Riverside Community,</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">As part of our institutional obligations under recent state
legislation—Senate Bill 98 (2025) and the continuing provisions of Assembly
Bill 21 (2017)—I write to</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">share important guidance related to potential
immigration enforcement activities at or near UC Riverside.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">We understand that this topic may raise concern or uncertainty for many
members of our campus community. At UC Riverside, we remain committed to
fostering a safe and inclusive environment, one guided by our </span><a href="https://documents.ucr.edu/chancellor/Principles_of_Community.pdf" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b>Principles of Community</b></a><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">.</span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"> These values and principles guide our work and shape how we respond in moments of uncertainty, ensuring our ability to protect the safety and dignity
of everyone in our community while upholding the law.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">As always, our work is rooted in the public mission of teaching,
research, and service. We carry out that mission with a commitment to dignity,
safety, and legal integrity for all who learn and work here. With support from
the University of California Office of the President, we are closely monitoring
developments and have prepared a coordinated response should any such activity
occur.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Stay Connected: Our Commitment to Transparency and Communication</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">If we confirm the presence of non-UCR, immigration-related law
enforcement activity at any UCR location, we will inform you immediately </span><b style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><u>via
email</u></b><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> to ensure timely and transparent communication.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><b style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Additional UCR and UC
Resources</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">UCR community members may utilize the following:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">For everyone at UCR<font color="#000000">: Please consult the “</font></span><font color="#000000"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.universityofcalifornia.edu/sites/default/files/2025-01/know-your-rights-card-2025v.pdf__;!!LQC6Cpwp!uJE2gFuUQ731svTjiRlLPHDeZUGEkmChIi86GaGYEKuePs920rE4JS833nV9tRVgpesBRdLUTdVGSxw9wbLYlmbSHHAmhhbR$" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Know Your Rights Card</b></a><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">”</span></font></li><li><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">For students at UCR: Please consult the </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucimm.law.ucdavis.edu/__;!!LQC6Cpwp!uJE2gFuUQ731svTjiRlLPHDeZUGEkmChIi86GaGYEKuePs920rE4JS833nV9tRVgpesBRdLUTdVGSxw9wbLYlmbSHNJxwq-J$" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b>UC Immigrant Legal Services Center</b></a></font></li><li><font color="#000000"><a style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">For staff at UCR: </a><b>Alex Najera (<a href="mailto:Alex.Najera@ucr.edu">Alex.Najera@ucr.edu</a>), Chief Human Resources Officer</b> </font></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><a><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">UCR has resources if you or someone you know is experiencing
emotional/psychological distress. Please reach out to the following:</font></a></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For employees, the <a href="https://hr.ucr.edu/human-resources-benefits/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Faculty and Staff Assistance Program | Human
Resources </a><u></u></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For students, <a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/resources-support-specialty-care-self-help-and-making-connections#crisis-hotlineschat-support" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)</a> call for an appointment or consultation M-F
951-827-5531, Option 2; For 24/7 support by a crisis clinician
951-827-5531, Option 1</font></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For a broader overview of UC's policies and procedures, please see:</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"></p><ul><li><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/files/uc-principles-in-support-of-undocumented-members-of-the-uc-community.pdf__;!!LQC6Cpwp!uJE2gFuUQ731svTjiRlLPHDeZUGEkmChIi86GaGYEKuePs920rE4JS833nV9tRVgpesBRdLUTdVGSxw9wbLYlmbSHKl4zjVk$" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b>UC's Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the
UC Community</b></a><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> reissued in January 2025</span></li><li><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.universityofcalifornia.edu/frequently-asked-questions-university-employees-about-possible-federal-immigration-enforcement__;!!LQC6Cpwp!uJE2gFuUQ731svTjiRlLPHDeZUGEkmChIi86GaGYEKuePs920rE4JS833nV9tRVgpesBRdLUTdVGSxw9wbLYlmbSHH-rDq66$" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b>Frequently Asked Questions for University Employees about Possible
Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property</b></a></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">In closing, I want to express my appreciation for all you do to uphold
the UCR mission. Our principles and values guide us. Our continued commitment
to access, excellence, and community will remain our foundation.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" style="">S. Jack Hu, Ph.D. <br>
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