The University of California (UC) was chartered as the State's only Land Grant College in 1868. Throughout its first decades, the University's development was strongly influenced by leading educators and scholars from various parts of the country. Supported by the State and many generous benefactors, the University was responsive to the needs of California while progressing on a steady climb toward eminence in academic and scientific achievement.

Today the University system includes 10 campuses: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. Among the campuses there are five medical schools, three law schools, a school of veterinary medicine, and professional schools of business administration, education, engineering, oceanography, and many others. The collections of the more than 100 UC libraries are surpassed in size on the American continent only by the Library of Congress collection.

The University is one of the world's largest and most renowned centers of higher education and includes more than 201,000 students. The faculty is internationally noted for its distinguished academic achievements and includes 23 Nobel laureates. National Academy of Sciences membership numbers 346, greater than any other college or university system. One of the University's unique resources is its roster of University Professors. This title is reserved for certain distinguished faculty members who are recognized internationally as scholars and teachers.

The University maintains a variety of research facilities, agricultural field stations, and extension centers in more than 100 locations throughout California. Public services include medical and dental clinics, information services for agricultural and urban populations, and a broad program of continuing education. Under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, the University manages the Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, and Los Alamos national laboratories. Other major research facilities include the Air Pollution Research Center, Space Sciences Laboratory, Lick Observatory, White Mountain Research Station, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, among many others.

Governance. Under the State constitution, governance of the University is entrusted to The Board of Regents. The Regents appoint the President of the University, and with the President's advice, the officers of the University.

Authority in academic matters is delegated by The Regents to the Academic Senate, which consists of faculty and certain administrative officers. The Academic Senate determines academic policy for the University as a whole, sets conditions for admission and the granting of degrees, authorizes and supervises courses and curricula, and advises the University administration on faculty appointments, promotions, and budgets. Additionally, each campus has a divisional Academic Senate.

The President is executive head of the total institution. Each campus has a Chancellor as its chief administrative officer. Students participate in policy-making at both the campus and Universitywide levels.

The names of University Professors, Regents, Officers, and Chancellors are presented in the Appendix.

THE IRVINE CAMPUS

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) opened in 1965 with 116 faculty and 1,589 students. Since then, UCI programs, faculty and graduates have achieved distinction in virtually every discipline.

Two Nobel Prizes in 1995 for founding faculty F. Sherwood Rowland in Chemistry and the late Frederick Reines in Physics helped to secure UCI's position among the leading American research universities. In 2004, Irwin A. Rose, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, became UCI's third Nobel Laureate (chemistry). UCI has been ranked prominently along with much older universities for excellence in the arts and humanities, earth system science, management, social sciences, technology, and information systems.

For quality of educational experience and caliber of faculty, UCI consistently ranks among the nation's best public universities, and among the top 50 universities overall. Election to the American Association of Universities (AAU), a group of 60 of the most distinguished research institutions, is another indication of UCI's stature in the academic community.

As a research university, UCI challenges students at every level, both academically and personally. While research is critical to graduate education, the research environment also opens up new educational experiences for undergraduates. Students have access to faculty at the forefront of their fields, and they also have opportunities to participate directly in faculty research projects. In addition, to empower students for the future in an information-focused society, UCI has integrated computer technology throughout the curriculum and campus life.

UCI is committed to the discovery and transmission of knowledge. It makes available to its 24,960 students (19,990 undergraduate, 3,820 graduate, and 1,150 health science students and medical residents and fellows) the education, skills, and credentials which provide the basis for lifelong personal and professional growth.

UCI's education and research missions are fulfilled in its academic units, which are described briefly below, and in its formal research units, which are described in the Research and Graduate Studies section.

The Claire Trevor School of the Arts teaches the creative as well as the academic and critical dimensions of the arts. It is concerned with the vitality of the arts in society. Faculty energies are directed toward the refinement, enhancement, and encouragement of students' artistic and creative talents and toward the development of the students' understanding of related theory and history. The School offers programs which emphasize extensive studio and workshop experiences, essential theoretical and historical background studies, and exercises in criticism. There are 1,130 students in the School, including 1,000 undergraduate and 130 graduate.

The School of Biological Sciences is one of the campus' larger academic units, with 3,580 students (3,300 undergraduate and 280 graduate). Faculty research areas include neural plasticity and behavior (which in part encompasses the development of the nervous system, memory, response to injury, and degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's); the nature of cell-cell interactions; pattern formation; the elucidation of ecological conditions and evolutionary histories that have been the driving forces in organism design and functional diversity; the organization and expression of genes; biomolecular structure; molecular pathogenesis; human mitochondrial genetics; and cell biology.

The Department of Education, with 270 students, offers graduate degree programs and credential programs for current and prospective teachers and administrators in California's public elementary and secondary schools, as well as an undergraduate minor in Educational Studies. At the heart of the Department's mission is a commitment to understand and deliver the kinds of educational transformations needed in today's world, a theme implemented in five main areas of research: language, literacy, and culture; learning, instruction, and assessment; teacher education and development; information and communication technologies in education; and educational policy and leadership and their social contexts.

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, with 2,900 students (2,230 undergraduate, 670 graduate), focuses on the analysis and design of physical systems applying modern scientific principles to the development of technology for society. The major research disciplines are aerospace, biochemical, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, materials science, and mechanical engineering. Research areas include biochemical and bioreactor engineering, earthquake engineering, water resources, transportation, parallel and distributed computer systems, intelligent systems and neural networks, image and signal processing, opto-electronic devices and materials, high-frequency devices and systems, integrated micro and nanoscale systems, fuel cell technology, fluid mechanics, combustion and jet propulsion, materials processing, robotics, and modern control theory.

The School of Humanities faculty have been repeatedly honored for their teaching and scholarly excellence. Included in the faculty's more than 100 research specialties are literary criticism, film studies, philosophical analysis, historical inquiry, art history, East Asian languages and literatures, and bilingual education. The faculty also participate in programs that cut across disciplinary boundaries in African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latin American Studies, and Women's Studies. At the core of the educational mission of the humanities is the goal of imparting to students critical tools of analysis, ways of seeing, knowing, explaining, describing, and understanding, that will allow them to comprehend the world around them. The School has 2,460 students, including 2,040 undergraduate and 420 graduate.

The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) has 1,650 students (1,360 undergraduate and 290 graduate). Faculty are actively engaged in research and teaching in the design of algorithms and data structures; embedded computer systems; networked and distributed systems; systems software; mobile computing; artificial intelligence; data mining; multimedia; databases and information retrieval; computer graphics and visualization; large-scale data analysis; biomedical informatics and computational biology; urban crisis response; Internet and ubiquitous computing; advanced technology for software and information systems; computer-supported cooperative work and human-computer interaction; digital arts and embodied interaction; managerial and social aspects of computing technology; and statistics and statistical theory.

Interdisciplinary Studies programs provide students with opportunities to pursue subject areas which derive from the interaction of different disciplines such as Chicano/Latino Studies, History and Philosophy of Science, and Transportation Science.

The Paul Merage School of Business faculty research and teach in traditional management fields including organizational behavior, information technology, finance, marketing, international business, managerial economics, new ventures, accounting, decision sciences, operations management, strategy, public policy, and health care management. They also focus on how the implementation and integration of technology, combined with information management, are changing the way business is conducted. The School has 260 students in the M.B.A. and Ph.D. programs; 640 in the Executive M.B.A., Health Care Executive M.B.A., and Fully Employed M.B.A. Programs; and 300 in the undergraduate minors in Management and Accounting.

The School of Physical Sciences has a student body of 1,320 (910 undergraduate and 410 graduate). Researchers in the School are conducting investigations in atmospheric chemistry (including the discovery of the adverse impact of human-made chlorofluorocarbon compounds on the earth's ozone layer), biogeochemistry and climate, synthetic chemistry, laser spectroscopy, condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, plasma physics, and pure and applied mathematics and mathematical physics.

The School of Social Ecology, a multidisciplinary unit established in 1970, is unique to UCI. The School's central objectives are the application of scientific methods to the analysis and resolution of societal problems, and the development of theory and knowledge pertinent to social, behavioral, environmental, and legal phenomena. Among issues of long-standing interest are crime and justice in society, social influences on human development over the life cycle, and the effects of the physical environment on health and behavior. There are 2,800 students in the School, including 2,560 undergraduate and 240 graduate.

The School of Social Sciences, with 4,970 students (4,640 undergraduate and 330 graduate), is the largest academic unit at UCI. The faculty, many of whom are nationally recognized, have expertise in a wide range of specific social science topics, for example, the mathematical modeling of perception and cognitive processes; the economic analysis of transportation; the examination of the impact of society's political system on its economy; the study of social structure and values in different cultures through a rigorous scientific methodology; and the exploration of authority structures and inequality in society.

The College of Health Sciences includes the newly recognized Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health, and the well-established School of Medicine. The School of Medicine has 1,150 students (390 medical, 610 resident-physicians and fellows, and 150 graduate) and offers one of the country's largest residency training opportunities in primary care and internal medicine and houses some of the most advanced equipment in medical imaging and laser medicine available in the world. The faculty conduct innovative research in the following areas of emphasis: bioethics, biomolecular structure, oncology, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, geriatric medicine, immunology, molecular and human genetics, the neurosciences, and perinatology.

Academic Goals

UCI offers programs designed to provide students with a foundation on which to continue developing their intellectual, aesthetic, and moral capacities. Programs and curricula are based on the belief that a student's collective University experience should provide understanding and insight which are the basis for an intellectual identity and lifelong learning.

An important aspect of UCI's educational approach is the emphasis placed on student involvement in independent study, research, and the creative process as a complement to classroom study. Independent research in laboratories, field study, participation in writing workshops, and in arts productions are normal elements of the UCI experience. In many departments, special programs and courses which involve students in original research and creative activities are integrated into the curriculum.

UCI provides an atmosphere conducive to creative work and scholarship at all levels, to exploring the accumulated knowledge of humanity, and to developing new knowledge through basic and applied research. Along with these objectives, UCI has a serious commitment to public service. The campus generates research expertise which may be applied to regional and national social issues, and provides humanistic understanding of the problems facing society.

Academic Structure

UCI's instruction and research programs focus on fundamental areas of knowledge, and at the same time provide for interdisciplinary and professional study through the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, School of Biological Sciences, Department of Education, The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, The Paul Merage School of Business, School of Physical Sciences, School of Social Ecology, School of Social Sciences, and the College of Health Sciences.

The Office of Academic Affairs has responsibility for all programs of instruction and research. Along with the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the Division of Undergraduate Education, Academic Affairs reports directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor. Matters of educational policy, including approval of programs, courses, and grades, are the responsibility of the Irvine Division of the Academic Senate.

UCI Student Affairs supports the University's academic mission from outreach to alumni participation. Student Affairs offers comprehensive programs and services to advance co-curricular learning, foster student leadership, enhance the quality of student life, and promote the general welfare of the campus community.

The Division of Undergraduate Education provides leadership in developing policies and programs for the improvement of undergraduate education in such areas as general education, retention, advising, curricular development, undergraduate scholarship and research activities, international education, academic internship, grant proposals, assessment, improvement of instruction, and improvement of instructional space. Undergraduate Education also administers programs and services affecting undergraduate education which require campus-level attention and coordination and which do not come under the direct authority of the heads of academic units or the Irvine Division of the Academic Senate.

The Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies has general administrative responsibility for graduate research and education. In the area of research, the Vice Chancellor is responsible for research policy development, implementation, and oversight. In the area of education, the Dean of Graduate Studies serves as the graduate dean for all graduate students and is responsible for admissions, graduate academic affairs, graduate student financial support, and diversity programs.

Accreditation

UCI is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The campus is fully accredited by the Senior Commission of WASC. This accreditation requires periodic review in accord with WASC policies and standards. Further information is available from WASC, 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; telephone (510) 748-9001.

In addition, the undergraduate degree program of the Department of Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society; the credential programs of the Department of Education are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC); the undergraduate majors in Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering offered by the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Civil and Environmental, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; the M.S. program in Genetic Counseling is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling; The Paul Merage School of Business is accredited by AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; the M.D. program of the UCI School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association; and the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program is accredited by the National Planning Accreditation Board.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) provides consultation services and training programs to the UCI campus and the UCI Medical Center on the interpretation and application of both UCI policies and Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity and diversity. It also develops and monitors UCI's Affirmative Action Plan for staff and faculty as required by Federal regulations.

OEOD investigates and provides assistance to UCI students, faculty, and staff in resolving complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment. OEOD also offers a variety of staff and faculty career development programs and workshops on diversity, cross-cultural communication, sexual harassment prevention, and conflict resolution in a diverse workplace to promote awareness, create organizational change, and provide support for the University's commitment to diversity.

OEOD is located in 4500 Berkeley Place; telephone (949) 824-5594 (voice), 824-7593 (TDD). See the Catalogue's Appendix for UCI's Nondiscrimination Policy Statements.

Office of the University Ombudsman

The University Ombudsman is available to assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with problems they may encounter while on the UCI campus. The University Ombudsman responds to individual grievances or group petitions by hearing complaints; clarifying issues; making appropriate on- and off-campus referrals; and providing a confidential, impartial, and informal setting for conflict negotiation. The Ombudsman Office also manages the Campus Mediation Program in which trained volunteer mediators provide free, confidential mediation services for the campus community. The Office is located in 437 Administration Building; telephone (949) 824-7256.

The Campus Setting

UCI's location combines the cultural and economic resources of an urban area with access to Southern California's spectrum of recreational, scenic, and entertainment venues.

Fifty miles south of Los Angeles, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, and nestled in 1,489 acres of coastal foothills, UCI lies amid rapidly growing residential communities and the dynamic international business environment of Orange County and the surrounding region.

The famed sailing and surfing beaches of Newport, Laguna, and Huntington are a short bike ride from campus, while hiking trails, desert camping, or mountain resorts for snow boarding and skiing are within two-hour's travel distance from Irvine. The campus itself is a natural arboretum of native species, as well as trees and shrubs from all over the world. Adjacent to the campus, the San Joaquin Marsh serves as a natural classroom or peaceful refuge, with trails for viewing the rich diversity of wildlife.

A full roster of intramural sports and recreation events helps to fill the daily fitness needs of students, along with UCI's Anteater Recreation Center. This 92,000-square foot, state-of-the-art facility includes a pool, gymnasiums, racquetball courts, weight room, and jogging track. UCI is also an NCAA Division I campus that competes in men's and women's intercollegiate athletics.

Across Campus Drive, and linked by a pedestrian bridge, an area of shops and restaurants also features a movie theatre complex, post office, and other services. Complementing UCI on-campus sports and cultural events throughout the year is the vigorous Orange County arts and entertainment environment. It offers everything from small venues for bands and performers to galleries, museums, the Irvine Barclay Theater, Orange County Performing Arts Center, and Pacific Symphony. And within a one- to two-hour drive are the metropolitan attractions of Los Angeles and San Diego.

With plenty of land for growth, UCI is building to accommodate greater numbers of students, as well as to provide the most updated classroom and laboratory space. Projects planned or under way include an arts complex renovation with plaza designed by famed artist/architect Maya Lin, a multipurpose science and technology building, a medical science research building, and expanded student housing. On the west campus, the 180-acre University Research Park is attracting private companies such as America Online, Canon Information Systems, and Cisco Systems, that agree to collaborate with UCI faculty and students on internships, research, and other programs.

Due to the high caliber of UCI faculty and scholarship, the campus is home to national organizations including the National Fuel Cell Research Center and the Western Center of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and is a major site for the nationwide cancer genetics research network. For its range of services and research, UCI's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is the county's only cancer facility designated "comprehensive" by the National Cancer Institute. UCI is noted in fact for its strengths in cancer and neuroscience research, much of which takes place at UCI Medical Center. Located in the City of Orange, 13 miles to the north, the Medical Center is the primary teaching and research hospital for the UCI School of Medicine.

Bus transportation makes travel convenient between the campus, UCI Medical Center and major housing areas, shopping centers, and recreation locales. In addition, the campus and surrounding communities are designed for bicycle traffic with trails connecting UCI with student housing and the coast.

CELEBRATE UCI

On Saturday, April 22, 2006, UCI will host its annual open house, Celebrate UCI. Among the day's events are the Wayzgoose Medieval Fair, housing and campus tours, and lectures and presentations, including information about admissions, academic programs, and financial aid. Additional information is available from the Office of the Dean of Students; telephone (949) 824-5182.

University Advancement

University Advancement is responsible for creating awareness, building relationships, and generating support for UCI's teaching, research, and public service missions. This is accomplished through strategic efforts made by University Advancement's "Centers of Excellence," which include alumni relations, community and government relations, health sciences advancement, and development. These combined efforts provide a bridge between the University and the community, promoting a climate of understanding, access, and support. For additional information, contact University Advancement at (949) 824-8696.

The Office of Alumni Relations and the UCI Alumni Association are committed to serving, connecting, and engaging alumni to advance the University. UCI's 80,000 alumni have taken the wisdom and education they received and have had a tremendous impact within the spheres of science, art, literature, politics, business, education, and beyond. Many alumni give their time and resources to their alma mater by providing financial contributions, returning to campus as speakers, and volunteering to serve on various boards and committees. For additional information, contact the Alumni Association at (949) 824-2586.

The Office of Community and State Government Relations is responsible for enhancing public understanding and support of UCI and the University of California. The program works to ensure that the University's mission and legislative and budgetary objectives are given due consideration by elected officials and the general public. Community and State Government Relations provides leadership for building effective and enduring relationships with community leaders, public policy makers, and other members of the public to increase the visibility and prominence of UCI's research, teaching, and service mission. For additional information, contact Community and State Government Relations at (949) 824-5227.

Health Sciences Advancement creates awareness, builds relationships, and generates support for health sciences initiatives at the University. One such initiative is the construction of UCI Medical Center's new hospital in Orange. The new facility, planned for completion in early 2009, will accommodate advanced health care technology and will strengthen UCI's ability to provide specialized medical and surgical treatments to the citizens of Orange County and beyond. For additional information, contact Health Sciences Advancement at (949) 824-6136.

In an era of decreasing State support to the University of California, the importance of private support is greater than ever. The Office of Development, in conjunction with the UCI Foundation, raises private funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the University. UCI's development program works hand-in-hand with UCI schools and programs to secure major gifts to support faculty priorities; assists donors who wish to include UCI in their wills or estate plans through gift planning; and secures a large number of annual gifts through the Chancellor's Club and Annual Fund. In addition, numerous support groups offer affiliation with academic units, athletics, and student programs. For additional information, contact the Office of Development at (949) 824-5709.