This cohort-based professional development opportunity is offered through the Advising Strategy + Training Program within the Division of Undergraduate Education at no cost to participants’ home departments.
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October 10, 2024
Assistant Vice Provost Shawna Dark, our campus Chief Academic Technology Officer and the head of Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL), will be leaving her role at UC Berkeley to accept a position as Vice Chancellor for IT and Education Technology at the West Valley-Mission Community College District.
October 2, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is excited to announce a call for applications to join the Online & Hybrid Course Design Institute (OHI) for the Spring or Summer 2025 sessions.
September 30, 2024
Instructors are encouraged to enter mid-term grades and arrange check-ins with undergraduate students who are struggling academically.
September 25, 2024
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching has closed initial nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award. Department chairs may choose among nominated faculty, put forward another nominee, or elect not to nominate anyone. All nomination materials for Stage 1 must be received by October 30, 2024.
September 16, 2024
Undergraduate students are invited to take the first Student Pulse Survey of the fall semester. These confidential, three-minute Pulse Surveys capture feedback so UC Berkeley can better support its undergrads.
September 11, 2024
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching is currently accepting initial nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award on the Berkeley campus.
September 5, 2024
UC Berkeley staff can submit their applications for this important professional development opportunity. The deadline is Wednesday, September 11.
Faculty are invited to teach a seminar in this unique series for spring 2025. The deadline to submit a proposal is Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Tips for students to protect themselves from online scams related to campus employment
September 3, 2024
Students, staff and instructors are invited to join several open sessions to provide their perspectives about UC Berkeley to the visiting evaluation team from WSCUC.
August 23, 2024
Undergraduate students can find co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities by keyword in this centralized database.
August 22, 2024
Applications are now open for the Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program, which provides lecturers with an exceptional opportunity to foster a community of practice while working individually, or in teams, to build teaching and learning tools, templates, and resources for their individual courses and the entire campus community.
August 21, 2024
Learn about important deadlines related to course adds and drops.
August 20, 2024
Learn more about how to engage with our campus-wide program, On the Same Page.
August 19, 2024
In order to ensure the broadest pool of applicants for this important role, the deadline to submit nominations has been extended to Friday, September 20, at 5:00 p.m.
Important campus policies and guidelines concerning academic accommodations for religious observance, illness, disability, hardship, and other matters
August 13, 2024
A monthly summary of progress and upcoming programs from across the Division of Undergraduate Education.
Enter your opportunities for undergraduates, such as research, scholarships, internships, and study abroad, into the DIscovery Opportunities Database for equitable access to more students.
August 12, 2024
Please submit nominations via the Advising Strategy + Training website.
August 7, 2024
An invitation to learn from campus leadership about emerging issues and available resources for the fall 2024 semester.
July 11, 2024
Nominate yourself or a colleague for this faculty director position.
June 26, 2024
A message with information regarding faculty responsibilities and deadlines for submitting assigned course books and readers.
June 3, 2024
Tarik Glenn is stepping into the role as former executive director, Derek Van Rheenen, returns to his roots as a longstanding faculty member in the Berkeley School of Education.
May 31, 2024
California Magazine
A new course, Brilliance of Berkeley, is featured in the Cal Alumni Association’s publication California.
May 29, 2024
The American Cultures Center is accepting applications for the program which allows staff members to participate in timely topics by engaging in readings and lectures from scholars on issues of race, ethnicity, and gender, and exploring subjects of personal interest.
May 21, 2024
CALmessages
Dear campus community,
The Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching is currently accepting initial nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award on the Berkeley campus. We strongly encourage you to initiate a nomination of someone for this prestigious award.
As with last year, initial nominations may be submitted by anyone in a department—including students, staff, or faculty—via the 2025 DTA Initial Nomination Form.
April 30, 2024
April 29, 2024
Important logistical information, information on day-of-exam assistance, and reminders related to campus services during the upcoming final exam period.
March 27, 2024
Derek Van Rheenen, who has led the Athletic Study Center as Executive Director since 2001, will be returning to his faculty roots with the Berkeley School of Education.
March 19, 2024
UE’s Victoria Robinson is recognized with this esteemed award.
March 14, 2024
All Collegium grant applications must be received by the end of the day on Friday, March 22, 2024.
March 12, 2024
Undergraduate students are invited to take the second Pulse survey of the spring semester.
March 11, 2024
Undergraduate students are invited to apply for a number of Library prizes, recognizing students who make significant use of UC Berkeley Library collections and resources in their scholarly work.
February 29, 2024
The deadlines to submit textbook adoption information for Summer 2024 are March 18, 2024 (affordability deadline) and April 1, 2024 (accommodation deadline).
February 28, 2024
The CalCentral grade roster is now open for instructors to submit midterm grades for undergraduate students who are struggling academically.
February 8, 2024
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) warmly invites the campus community to the annual Teaching and Learning Conference on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the International House.
February 1, 2024
Undergraduate students are invited to take the first Pulse survey of the spring semester.
January 23, 2024
Invitation to faculty to teach courses that welcome new students into Berkeley’s academic community as part of the Freshman and Sophomore seminars program.
January 22, 2024
The Berkeley Collegium is issuing its 10th call for project proposals with a focus on creating and expanding opportunities for undergraduates to engage in research and discovery.
January 10, 2024
Key information that instructors and advisors should know about upcoming add/drop deadlines.
January 9, 2024
This new 1-unit course from the College of Letters and Science celebrates all that is UC Berkeley.
Please submit research opportunities, scholarships, study abroad and other experiential learning opportunities to the Discovery Opportunities Database so students can find them easily.
January 8, 2024
Invitation to attend the upcoming Instructional Update meeting which will provide valuable information about the Spring semester.
January 3, 2024
Invitation to join campus leaders for the Spring Instructional Update
December 1, 2023
We are pleased to announce a second year of the Instructional Technology and Innovation Micro Grant program to aid instructors in all disciplines in creating new programs or courses, as well as revising their existing courses significantly.
November 27, 2023
Important logistical information, information on day-of-exam assistance, and reminders related to campus services during the upcoming final exam period.
November 13, 2023
Inside Higher Ed
A conversation about accommodating students with disabilities with a vice provost for undergraduate education.
November 9, 2023
On behalf of UC Berkeley’s Excellence in Advising and Student Services Awards Committee and the Council on Advising and Student Support, we are delighted to announce the recipients of our 2023 Excellence in Advising and Student Services Awards.
October 27, 2023
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Digital Learning Services (DLS) are excited to announce an opportunity for all instructors on campus to participate in a new program, the Online & Hybrid Course Design Institute.
October 25, 2023
Learn more about Berkeley Discovery's new Faculty Director
October 23, 2023
Students are invited to take the second Pulse Survey of the fall term.
October 16, 2023
Celebrate the incredible contributions of transfer students during National Transfer Student Week.
October 3, 2023
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Instructors are reminded about the affordability and accessibility deadlines for textbook adoption.
September 28, 2023
Instructors are invited to participate in this survey about student adjustments and accommodations by October 10, 2023.
September 20, 2023
The CalCentral grade roster is now open through October 17 for instructors to submit midterm grades for undergraduate students who are struggling academically.
September 19, 2023
A monthly summary of progress and upcoming programs from across the Division of Undergraduate Education.
September 11, 2023
The first Pulse Survey of the semester is open now through September 22.
September 4, 2023
Reminder to nominate an instructor by September 15 for the campus’ highest teaching award.
August 31, 2023
Academic Senate faculty and emeriti are invited to teach an FSS seminar in spring 2024 semester.
August 21, 2023
Professional opportunity for lecturers to generate dynamic tools and resources for enriching and innovating teaching practices on campus.
August 18, 2023
Staff are invited to apply by August 29 for next semester’s SSSJ program.
August 10, 2023
Information for instructors about accommodations and supportive measures for students.
August 7, 2023
Nominate a staff person or faculty member for their outstanding work.
August 3, 2023
Instructor updates and resources for the upcoming semester
July 28, 2023
The accommodation deadline for instructors to submit their textbook adoptions for Fall 2023 has been extended to Wednesday, August 2.
May 31, 2023
Staff are invited to apply by June 7 for the summer SSSJ program.
May 22, 2023
Nominate an instructor by September 15 for the campus’ highest teaching award.
April 27, 2023
The documentary film Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is the 2023 selection for On the Same Page.
April 25, 2023
The College of Letters & Science has announced winners of the 2023 L&S Faculty Awards
March 22, 2023
Announcement of new student resources and the Discovery Opportunities Database
March 21, 2023
Reminder to instructors and staff to submit proposals for the 2023 Collegium Grant Program.
March 20, 2023
Students are invited to apply for the Charlene Conrad Liebau Library Prize for Undergraduate Research by April 17.
March 17, 2023
The Center for Teaching & Learning invites the instructional community to this inaugural event.
March 13, 2023
Information for instructors about a new federal requirement for financial aid.
March 9, 2023
The second Pulse Survey of the semester is open now through March 23.
February 22, 2023
Instructors may submit midterm grades through CalCentral until Tuesday, March 14.
February 8, 2023
Academic Senate faculty are invited to submit proposals by March 13.
February 7, 2023
Departmental teams are invited to submit applications by May 19 for grants to advance curricular innovation.
February 2, 2023
Staff are invited to apply for this semester’s SSSJ Program by February 8.
February 1, 2023
Instructors and staff can apply for project funding from the Berkeley Collegium.
January 31, 2023
Apply by March 31 to recognize student work in an American Cultures course.
January 26, 2023
Dear Instructors and Students,
This year Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday Muslims observe yearly, will occur during the spring semester. Ramadan is a month where Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset daily and Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of this holy month. This year, Ramadan will take place from March 22 to April 21, with Eid al-Fitr scheduled for April 21 (the precise date depends on when the new moon is sighted).
Academic Senate faculty and emeriti are invited to teach an FSS seminar next semester.
January 25, 2023
The first Pulse Survey of the semester is open now through February 10.
January 23, 2023
Nominate an exceptional American Cultures course instructor by February 17.
January 19, 2023
January 12, 2023
The Berkeley Changemaker program has joined Undergraduate Education.
January 10, 2023
EVCP Office
Information for students, faculty, and staff for the coming semester.
January 3, 2023
Instructors are invited to learn about tools and resources for teaching next semester.
December 8, 2022
View the recipients of this year’s award and RSVP for the awards event.
November 3, 2022
Students are asked to take the second Pulse Survey of the semester by November 17.
September 29, 2022
Nominate student services staff for a campus award by October 31.
September 16, 2022
The CalCentral grade roster is now open for instructors to submit midterm grades for undergraduate students who are struggling academically.
September 15, 2022
Today marks the start of Latinx Heritage Month at UC Berkeley and across the country.
September 13, 2022
Information for instructors about changes to end-of-term teaching evaluations.
September 9, 2022
Faculty are invited to submit nominations (including self nominations) for the Faculty Director position of Berkeley Discovery.
September 7, 2022
The first Pulse Survey of the semester is now open for Berkeley students.
September 1, 2022
Academic Senate faculty and emeriti are invited to teach a seminar next semester and join the 30th anniversary of the program.
August 25, 2022
Nominate an instructor by Wednesday, October 5 for the campus’ highest teaching award.
August 23, 2022
Instructors and students are invited to attend the On the Same Page author event on Friday, August 26.
August 17, 2022
The American Cultures Engaged Scholarship (ACES) program is now welcoming applications for the 2022 Fall proposal cycle through Friday, September 9.
August 16, 2022
EVCP Office
Information for students, faculty, and staff for the coming semester.
August 15, 2022
Staff are encouraged to apply for the SSSJ Program by Monday, August 22.
August 11, 2022
Lecturers are encouraged to apply for the 2022-23 LTF program by Friday, September 9.
July 25, 2022
Advice for faculty who may be considering renting housing to students.
June 29, 2022
Oliver O’Reilly will be the campus’s new vice provost for undergraduate education starting Friday, July 1.
June 1, 2022
Starting immediately, Ed Discussion will be the supported platform for campus.
May 2, 2022
Important logistical information, information on day-of-exam assistance, and reminders related to campus services during the upcoming final exam period.
April 25, 2022
Undergraduate students are encouraged to complete a special survey by Friday, May 6.
April 6, 2022
Summer Sessions instructors are invited to register for workshops on summer teaching.
March 21, 2022
Faculty are invited to submit proposals for projects that create and expand opportunities for undergraduates to engage in research and discovery.
March 9, 2022
The American Cultures Center is now accepting submissions for its two annual awards.
March 8, 2022
The second Pulse Survey of the semester is now open for Berkeley students.
March 3, 2022
Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply by Thursday, April 14, 2022.
February 8, 2022
Instructors are invited to apply for the 2022 Berkeley Collegium Grant.
February 7, 2022
Instructors can submit midterm grades through Wednesday, March 16.
February 3, 2022
Koshland was Berkeley’s first vice chancellor for undergraduate education.
January 27, 2022
Academic Senate faculty and emeriti are invited to teach a seminar in Fall 2022.
January 26, 2022
January 19, 2022
The first Pulse Survey of the semester is now open for Berkeley students.
January 12, 2022
Information for students, faculty, and staff for the coming semester.
January 5, 2022
Reminder to register for Preparing for Spring 2022 Instruction taking place January 12.
December 13, 2021
Information for instructors regarding accommodation requests for remote course access.
December 9, 2021
IST announcement that all major, user-impacting systemic issues with campus Wi-Fi have been resolved.
News spotlight on the Berkeley Discovery Initiative.
December 7, 2021
Instructors and GSIs are invited to learn about tools and resources for teaching next semester.
December 6, 2021
Information for instructors and staff about the final exam period.
December 3, 2021
View the recipients of this year’s award and RSVP for the awards event.
November 8, 2021
Reminder for students to complete Fall 2021 Pulse Survey #2 about your November travel plans, thoughts on student housing, Wi-Fi performance, COVID safety measures and messaging, and overall well-being.
October 28, 2021
Deadline to nominate staff for an award is October 31.
October 27, 2021
October 5, 2021
Nominate advising and student services staff for outstanding work supporting our students and each other.
September 27, 2021
Reminder for students to complete Fall 2021 Pulse Survey #1 about your well-being and hybrid learning.
September 24, 2021
Resources for students, staff, and faculty members impacted by the situation in Afghanistan.
September 15, 2021
September 6, 2021
Nominate a Berkeley faculty member for the DTA by October 6.
September 2, 2021
Make a difference with Freshman and Sophomore Seminars
Faculty interested in teaching a seminar in Spring 2022 should declare their interest by September 30.
August 30, 2021
Lecturers are encouraged to apply by September 10 for the next LTF program.
August 19, 2021
Information for students, faculty, and staff for the coming semester.
August 16, 2021
Faculty and students are invited to a virtual keynote event with the author of The Undocumented Americans.
July 29, 2021
Information for students on how to request an Adobe Creative Cloud license for Fall 2021.
July 22, 2021
Lecturers are encouraged to apply by September 10 for the next LTF program.
July 9, 2021
Information about campus services and facilities for this summer and fall.
July 6, 2021
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL) is offering a set of four summer workshops for instructors and GSIs preparing to teach remote courses and sections in the Fall semester.
July 1, 2021
The first group of Berkeley Discover awardees. These teams will receive multi-year awards to support a vision of growing Discovery to reach all students in their units.
June 22, 2021
UC Berkeley administrative offices will be closed and instruction will be suspended on Monday, June 28 in observance of Juneteenth
June 15, 2021
The American Cultures Center is accepting faculty applications for its Fall 2021 ACES program.
June 9, 2021
Nominate a Berkeley faculty member for the highest teaching award on the Berkeley campus.
May 21, 2021
EVCP Office
The campus will begin in-person instruction at the start of fall semester rather than observing a seven-day period of remote instruction
May 13, 2021
EVCP Office
Oliver M. O’Reilly has been appointed interim vice provost for undergraduate education effective July 1, 2021.
May 6, 2021
Statement of support regarding the COVID tragedy in India, and information on campus support services for those who are impacted by the crisis.
April 22, 2021
The campus has announced the individuals and teams selected for the Extraordinary Teaching in Extraordinary Times Award.
April 15, 2021
Followup message about fall semester planning and what undergraduate students can expect on campus this fall.
April 14, 2021
Reminder for students to complete Spring 2021 Pulse Survey #3 about your well-being and plans for Fall 2021.
April 13, 2021
EVCP Office
Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education Catherine P. Koshland has been appointed interim EVCP.
April 12, 2021
Faculty are invited to attend a workshop about interweaving creative, digital storytelling and anti-racism pedagogy through the Creative Discovery Student Hub.
April 9, 2021
Information for instructors about upcoming deadlines for submitting assigned course books and readers.
April 6, 2021
All Summer Sessions instructors, including graduate student instructors, are invited to attend upcoming workshops focused on summer teaching.
March 24, 2021
Faculty are encouraged to apply for the Presidential Chair Fellows Grant to develop, improve, transform, and examine core areas of the undergraduate learning experience.
March 19, 2021
Faculty are invited to submit proposals for projects that further the goal of narrowing the gap between teaching and research at Berkeley.
March 11, 2021
Berkeley undergraduates from any discipline and class level are encouraged to apply for the Charlene Conrad Liebau Library Prize for Undergraduate Research.
March 8, 2021
The deadline for Academic Senate faculty and emeriti to submit a seminar for Fall 2021 has been extended to March 22.
March 5, 2021
Information regarding instructors’ responsibilities and important upcoming deadlines for submitting assigned course books and readers.
March 4, 2021
Reminder for students to complete Spring 2021 Pulse Survey #2 about spring break plans, perceptions of academic dishonesty, and student support services.
February 24, 2021
February 10, 2021
Submit an application or nomination to recognize student work in an American Cultures course.
February 9, 2021
Nominate a UC Berkeley faculty member for exceptional teaching of an American Cultures course.
February 8, 2021
Faculty are invited to apply for the Berkeley Collegium grant program for Fall 2021.
February 4, 2021
Reminder for students to complete Spring 2021 Pulse Survey #1 about their well-being and remote instruction.
January 28, 2021
Academic Senate faculty and emeriti are invited to teach a Freshman and Sophomore Seminar for Fall 2021 semester.
January 27, 2021
January 20, 2021
Reminder to faculty, staff, and students about important academic resources and accommodation information for the Spring 2021 semester.
January 14, 2021
Information for faculty about upcoming add/drop deadlines and policy for instructor drops.
January 5, 2021
Register for the Creative Discovery Fellows (CDF) 2021 Winter Institute taking place January 12 and 13.
December 17, 2020
Reminder to students to complete Pulse Survey #4 about their well-being, remote learning, and current stressors in their life.
December 9, 2020
Pulse Survey #4 is now open for Berkeley students, and the results from Pulse Survey #3 are available as well.
Invitation to faculty to attend the Creative Discovery Fellows (CDF) 2021 Winter Institute.
December 7, 2020
Information to faculty about the Berkeley Honor Code and resources for handling suspected academic misconduct.
November 16, 2020
The final Town Hall meeting on the Departmental Innovation Award Program is taking place Monday, November 16 from 4-5pm.
November 12, 2020
Reminder for students to complete the Pulse Survey #3 about their well-being and experience with midterms that could inform final exam administration.
November 5, 2020
Pulse Survey #3 is now open for Berkeley students, and the results from Pulse Survey #2 are available as well.
October 30, 2020
Message to those with teaching responsibilities for flexibility around student attendance, assignments and assessments occurring on and around Election Day.
October 29, 2020
Submit a pre-proposal by December 11, 2020 for the Berkeley Discover Departmental Innovation Awards Program.
October 28, 2020
EVCP Office
Announcement of new implementation phase of the Berkeley Strategic Plan focused on discovery in the undergraduate experience.
October 20, 2020
The 2020 cycle for the Excellence in Advising Awards Program is now open. Nominations are due Monday, November 9, 2020.
October 17, 2020
Students are encouraged to take Pulse Survey #2 to give feedback on the Spring 2021 academic calendar and well-being.
October 16, 2020
Reminder to faculty to be mindful of Election Day and consider scheduling midterms and other major assignments on alternative dates.
October 15, 2020
Recognize extraordinary teaching by nominating an instructor or staff member by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2020.
October 12, 2020
Opportunities are still open for Academic Senate faculty to teach a first-year seminar for Spring 2021 semester.
October 9, 2020
Information regarding instructors' responsibilities and textbook adoption deadlines for upcoming semesters.
October 6, 2020
Pulse Survey #2 is now open for Berkeley students, and the results from Pulse Survey #1 are available as well.
September 16, 2020
Reminder to students to take Pulse Survey #1 about remote instruction and their well-being.
Reminder to students to take Pulse Survey #1 about remote instruction and their well-being.
September 10, 2020
Students are encouraged to take Pulse Survey #1 to give feedback on their current academic environment, situation, and responsibilities.
September 3, 2020
Message for faculty about asynchronous teaching and accommodations for students in different time zones.
September 2, 2020
Academic Senate faculty interested in teaching a first-year seminar should respond by Friday, September 25.
August 25, 2020
Information for faculty and staff regarding the fall 2020 Add/Drop Deadline for undergraduate students on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Lecturers are encouraged to apply to the Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program by Friday, September 11.
August 20, 2020
Author Mohsin Hamid will be speaking about his novel at the On the Same Page keynote event on Friday, August 21, at 8:00 p.m.
March 12, 2015
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has acted to reaffirm the accreditation of the University of California, Berkeley for a period of ten years, the maximum allowable interval.
January 20, 2015
The WASC Visiting Team has completed and submitted its final report, recognizing UC Berkeley as a highly developed institution.
October 22, 2014
The WASC Accreditation Team is now on campus and welcomes comments from the UC Berkeley community.
November 18, 2013
Following a year of self-study, the Berkeley campus has received its External Review Team off-site review report. The accreditation process is recommended to proceed with the onsite Accreditation Visit in Fall 2014.
September 4, 2013
The Berkeley campus has completed its institutional self-study under the leadership of a Steering Committee.
May 15, 2013
An update from Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau on UC Berkeley's Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation review.
November 13, 2012
UC Berkeley will be launching its accreditation review under the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).