ABOUT DUE

The mission of the Division of Undergraduate Education is
to support and enrich the academic experiences
of undergraduate students
so that they succeed and thrive.

DUE provides leadership, advocacy and coordination for campus initiatives
that impact undergraduate education and enhance student access and retention.  Working with faculty, the Academic Senate, academic support staff and others,
DUE units deliver a wide variety of academic programs and services
that support undergraduate teaching and learning campuswide.

Dean Salinger's welcome message for new students>> 

current DUE opportunities & News

CHANGE TO CATEGORY V GE REQUIREMENTS  Students enrolled at UCI Fall 2012 should be aware that effective Fall 2012, the General Education requirements related to Category V will change.

Click here to learn the details of the Category V GE changes>> 

UROP: 2012 SYMPOSIUM and CALL FOR PROPOSALS  UCI undergraduates from all disciplines who are conducting research projects or creative activities under the guidance of UCI faculty are encouraged to apply for funding. Complete proposals must be submitted online at the UROP Web site (http://www.urop.uci.edu/grants.html), by Monday, May 21, 2012. The campus community is invited to attend the 2012 UROP Symposium on Saturday May 19. Details and RSVP information can be found on the UROP website (http://www.urop.uci.edu/symposium.html).

Click here to read the call for Spring 2012 UROP proposals>> 

NEW STUDENT SEMINARS - DUE is once again offering a $1500 stipend to faculty who offer a Freshman or Transfer Seminar to new UCI students to help them make their transition to the Research University academic environment. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the UC Education Abroad Program, we are expanding the program with a series of Global Village Seminars. More details are available on the Freshman Seminar and Transfer Seminar websites and in the recent seminar call. Applications for winter quarter seminars are due August 15, 2012. Contact Associate Dean Rudi Berkelhamer for additional information. who

Apply now to teach a DUE New Student Seminar>> 

DUE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Assessment Grant Program, which offers faculty up to $10,000 to either advance a department's assessment program for an undergraduate major or develop an assessment program for one of the general education learning outcomes. For more information on the program, please read the call for proposals. Note that the proposal deadline is June 15, 2012 and that proposals should be submitted via the Electronic Educational Environment (EEE) system. Also note that faculty previously funded by the Program are now eligible to apply. Interested faculty are welcome to contact the Division of Undergraduate Education as they craft their proposal. Contact Associate Dean Rudi Berkelhamer for additional information.

Apply now for an Assessment Grant>> 

CAMPUS ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR POSITION - Chris Procello, who currently leads the UCI Campus Assessment activities, has accepted a position as Director of Educational Effectiveness and Associate Director of Institutional Research at St. Mary's College of California in the San Francisco Bay Area (Moraga, CA). He will be leaving UCI at the end of March. While we will miss Chris, we are very excited for him as he moves on to this exciting new opportunity.

DUE is searching for a new campus assessment coordinator to take over leadership of campus assessment. Those interested in applying can find the job description and application instructions by clicking on the link below.

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CAMPUS WRITING COORDINATOR IN THE NEWS!  In 2008, Jonathan Alexander, UC Irvine's Campus Writing Coordinator (CWC), began a collaboration with local community colleges to improve articulation of writing courses and preparation among local colleges and UC Irvine. His work with colleague Brenda Borron, of Irvine Valley College, led to a similar relationship between them and local high schools that they hope will ultimately result in aligning writing curricula from K-16 to facilitate student success.

View the article about the CWC>>