Academic Affairs

We are a systemwide resource for academic excellence in research, teaching and public service.

Academic Affairs builds on the energy and academic strength of UC’s campuses to enhance the system’s educational impact. We help recruit and retain outstanding professors and provide them with the support they need to succeed. We promote excellence through programs that help prepare, recruit and support undergraduate, graduate and professional students. We manage programs that help position UC and California as engines of economic, social and cultural development. And we ensure that UC remains on the cutting edge of innovation in teaching and learning by supporting new academic initiatives.

Katherine S. Newman

Katherine S. Newman

Provost and Executive Vice President

DEPARTMENTS

Faculty Affairs and Academic Programs

The University of California is committed to diversity and inclusion to achieve excellence.

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Faculty Excellence
Systemwide Programs

Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs

Oversees the University’s commitment to academic access, student success and inclusive excellence.

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Keep Teaching resources
UC Admissions
UC-HBCU Initiative
Equity initiatives

Institutional Research and Academic Planning

Provides information and analysis in support of university management, planning and decision-making.

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UC Information Center
UC Accountability Report
UC in California maps
UC Facts at a Glance (pdf)

Research and Innovation

Coordinates systemwide policies for technology transfer and intellectual property and manages a portfolio of grants.

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Research Grants Program Office
Natural Reserve System
Research Policy Analysis and Coordination

Systemwide Academic Personnel

Advances UC’s mission through innovative academic policy and programs serving UC faculty and students.

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Academic Personnel Manual
Compensation

The Impact of Proposition 209 in California

UC has gathered key research articles and data that examine the impact of Proposition 209 on public higher education, contracting and employment.

Research and Analyses on the Impact of Proposition 209 in California

Systemwide Labor Market Congress

We invite you to attend the UC Systemwide Academic Congress on the Labor Market Destinations of Recent College Graduates. We’re bringing together distinguished economists from across the country, leading researchers within the UC system, influential public figures, and industry experts to discuss emerging national and statewide labor market trends, the impacts of AI and and how UC data can used to inform academic planning and support student success.

This event is open to all UC staff and faculty members.

October 28 - 29, 2025

 Virtual via Zoom

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