UCSB Student Affairs Works To Transition to Online Services
Beginning the first week of spring quarter, Student Affairs will be sending students weekly emails that either introduces them to new online services or updates them on old ones.
Santa Barbara County Issues Stay Well at Home Order
The county order, which went into effect on Sunday at 5 p.m. and will last at least until May 4, clarifies restrictions enacted in the statewide stay-at-home-order.
As In-Person Research Goes Dormant, UCSB Researchers Explore New Methods of Work
Despite the shuttering of research on campus, there are still alternatives for student researchers, such as proposing ideas for future projects.
Management Company Wolfe & Associates Suffers Data Breach
Wolfe & Associates was first notified about the data breach by the Santa Barbara Police Department on March 5.
UCEAP Suspends All Spring and Summer Study Abroad Programs
It’s unclear how many students are still currently abroad, either due to travel restrictions or their personal desire to stay abroad.
UCSB Eases Pass/No Pass Grading Policies in Light of Coronavirus Impact
Students normally have to decide to have their classes graded P/NP by week seven but can now make the switch anytime up until June 5, the last day of spring quarter instruction.
UC Will Not Fire “Career Employees” Due To Coronavirus Through End of June
Napolitano clarified that this does not mean that there will not be cutbacks on hours or layoffs for staff as part of “typical student and career employee summer staffing” adjustments.
More Than 5,000 Students Move Out Of Dorms; Remaining Residents To Move To Santa Catalina
Currently, the plan is to begin moving students into Santa Catalina beginning April 10.
Spring Quarter A.S. Elections To Take Place Digitally
Soft campaigning will begin as previously planned on April 12, giving candidates approximately 10 days until voting ends.
UC Relaxes Admission Requirements Due to Coronavirus-Related Challenges
The measures are temporary but could apply to students affected by the coronavirus pandemic “for future years as applicable,” according to the press release.