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Remarks and Writings

Messages to Campus
May 18	2012	An Update for UC Merced Students from Chancellor Leland Dear UC Merced Students: I am writing today to provide you with an update on the funding and budgetary discussions held at the University of California Board of Regents meeting this week in Sacramento, along with their potential impact on UC Merced...
Mar 20	2012	A Campus Update from Chancellor Leland Dear Colleagues, I hope the semester is going smoothly for you. With spring fast approaching and the academic year's end just two months away, our beautiful campus seems more energized than ever. On a recent weekend, I took a stroll through campus...
Jan 17	2012	Spring Semester Greeting for Students Dear UC Merced Students, Welcome back to campus! This is a great time of the year here in Merced, made more so by your return to campus and the start of another academic semester. It would be hard to miss the construction on campus. We are in the midst...
Dec 05	2011	A Campus Update from Chancellor Leland Dear Colleagues, It's hard to believe the end of the semester is imminent and final exams are around the corner, not to mention the ensuing holiday season. The academic year thus far has been personally very rewarding, and as I continue to meet more...
Oct 24	2011	Monthly Campus Letter - October 2011 (includes survey) Dear Colleagues: Signs of autumn—shorter days, cooler temperatures—are gradually more visible, and our faculty and students have successfully pushed through mid-term assignments and exams. In my fourth month on the job, I continue meeting...
Sep 19	2011	An Update from Chancellor Leland Dear Faculty and Staff, I have been off campus more often than not recently, tending to university business in the Bay Area, meeting with our Foundation Executive Board and the UC Board of Regents, and then meeting this week with various members of our...
Sep 09	2011	Reflections from Chancellor Leland on Sept. 11 Dear Campus Community Members, As the 10th anniversary of the September 11 tragedy approaches, I hope you will join me in taking time to reflect on both the lives lost on that fateful day and where we stand as a global community a decade later. In a...
Aug 30	2011	Welcome to Staff - Academic Year 2011-12 Dear Staff Members: Welcome to the 2011-12 academic year. I am excited to be back in my home state and serving at the helm of this fine institution. I'd like to extend a special welcome to new staff and faculty who are joining the university. This...
Aug 30	2011	Welcome to Faculty - Academic Year 2011-12 Dear Faculty Members: Welcome to the 2011-12 academic year. I am excited to be back in my home state and serving at the helm of this fine institution. I'd like to extend a special welcome to new faculty who are joining the university. This year...
Jul 06	2011	Letter to Faculty and Staff Dear Campus Community, It is a distinct pleasure to be back on campus and officially begin serving as your new chancellor. I've been eagerly anticipating this moment since my introductory visit here in May, shortly after the UC Board of Regents...

Remarks and Addresses
May 12	2012	Chancellor Leland's Remarks at Commencement 2012 [as prepared for delivery] Good evening. This is such a special time in the life of UC Merced students as we gather to celebrate the academic accomplishments of the graduation class of 2012. I am honored to be here with you, at my very first...
Mar 28	2012	Remarks at Investiture Ceremony UC Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland San Francisco, CA [As prepared for delivery] Thank you, Chairman Lansing and President Yudof. It is a tremendous honor for me to be here tonight with all of you — the many people who have lent both...
Mar 09	2012	Education Powering A Green Economy Chancellor Dorothy Leland "Education Powering the Green Economy" Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala Fresno, CA March 9, 2012 [As prepared for delivery] Good evening. Buenas noches. It is such a pleasure for me to be...
Oct 03	2011	Chancellor Dorothy Leland Inaugural Address UC Merced: Realizing the Promise As Prepared Thank you, President Yudof, for that generous introduction — and thanks also for the equally kind sentiments expressed by Regent Ruiz and the leaders of our exceptional faculty, talented staff and...
Jul 19	2011	Remarks On UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education Good morning. Thank you for joining us here today to learn more about UC Merced's research and academic programs that are contributing to the long-term health of the San Joaquin Valley and the entire state. As most everyone knows, California faces...

Announcements
May 07	2012	Chancellor Leland Announces New Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations Dear UC Merced Colleagues and Friends: The seventh academic year at UC Merced is quickly winding down with the last day of instruction tomorrow, final exams next week and commencement on Saturday, May 12. I write today to provide you with an update on...
Feb 07	2012	Update on Allocation of Space for Administrative and Support Staff Dear Colleagues: Following several months of data gathering and analysis, we want to share with the university community the initial results of our review of administrative and support staff space challenges. This review confirmed a serious deficit of...
Jan 17	2012	A Campus Update from Chancellor Leland Dear Colleagues: Welcome back to campus for the spring semester. I hope 2012 is off to a very good start for each of you. The return to campus following the winter break always comes with an upswing of activity and news from the state legislative arena...
Nov 10	2011	Message from Chancellor Leland Regarding Veterans' Day Dear Campus Community, UC Merced brings people from diverse walks of life together to learn and engage in the processes of discovery that will help us build a better world. Some UC Merced community members are veterans, and even more of us have veterans...
Oct 07	2011	Chancellor Announces Launch of Search for the Next Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dear Colleagues, Dr. Keith E. Alley, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, has indicated his intention to retire no later than July 1, 2011, after many years of exemplary service to the University of California, Merced, and a long and distinguished...
Aug 17	2011	2011-12 Merit Program Dear colleagues: Today, UC President Mark Yudof announced plans to begin implementing merit-based salary increases across the university system for faculty members at all levels and non-represented staff members who earn less than $200,000 per year....
Jul 15	2011	Announcement Regarding WASC Initial Accreditation Dear UC Merced Campus Community: We are thrilled to share with you the news that UC Merced has earned initial accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This is excellent news for our campus as it marks a significant...

Statements
Nov 28	2011	Chancellor Leland Statement on Peaceful Protest Held on Campus During Regents Meeting Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on protests held on campus today: "Today marked a milestone of sorts for UC Merced, when one of our first significant peaceful assemblies was...
Nov 20	2011	Chancellor Leland Statement on Protest Incidents Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on recent protest incidents at other UC campuses: "Free speech and nonviolent protest have an honored place in American society and on college and...
Oct 20	2011	Chancellor Leland Statement on Retirement of Congressman Cardoza MERCED, Calif. — Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on the retirement announcement by Congressman Dennis Cardoza: "Congressman Dennis Cardoza has been a strong and valued...