CAMPUS NOTICE

 

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR –
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

September 30, 2016


ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

SUBJECT:   UCEAP Reminder Regarding November Elections

In light of the upcoming November election, we are writing to encourage all members of the UC San Diego community – faculty, staff, students, and alumni – to exercise their right to vote. The decisions made on Tuesday, November 8, are of great importance to all Americans. More information about the November election and about registering to vote can be found on the California Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections

We also want to take this opportunity to remind the UC San Diego community that University resources (including paid time of University employees and non-incidental use of University equipment and facilities) should not be used to campaign for or against any candidate for public political office or any initiative proposition that is on the ballot. University employees have a constitutional right to participate in political advocacy in their capacity as private citizens, but may not lawfully use public resources to engage in political campaigning for or against candidates or ballot measures and should take care to avoid any implication that their private political activities are carried out in their University capacities or are otherwise endorsed by the University.

The University has posted guidance on the applicable rules governing use of University resources in connection with campaign activities, particularly in the context of ballot initiatives, at the following url: http://go.ucsd.edu/2dFhCxt. The posted guidance includes questions and answers to some common questions, but is not exhaustive. Campus faculty and staff should consult with Jeff Gattas, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Public Affairs, at (858) 822-6914 if they have questions about whether any proposed activity is permissible.

We appreciate your attention to the applicable rules and policies in this area is greatly appreciated.



Pradeep K. Khosla
Chancellor

Peter F. Cowhey
Interim Executive Vice Chancellor