Plans and reports from campus committees and task forces commissioned by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost appear below.

Corrections to the Huron Consulting Group Assessment of the Graduate Division (PDF)

The Graduate Division offered corrections to an assessment conducted by Huron Consulting Group, which identified opportunities for increasing the division’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Graduate Division Assessment (PDF)

Huron Consulting Group conducted an assessment to increase the Graduate Division’s effectiveness and efficiency and provided recommendations that will improve the division’s service to the graduate education community.

Report of the joint Senate-Administration Task Force regarding Non-traditional programs, including Self-Supporting Degree Programs and Certificate Programs (PDF)

In a time of diminished state support, self-supporting programs are an increasingly important source of revenue. The Non-Traditional and Self-Supporting Degree Program Task Force was asked to provide recommendations to ensure that deans and faculty can move expeditiously and balance academic and financial concerns.

Report of the Task Force on Interdisciplinary Reporting Lines (PDF)

The Task Force on Interdisciplinary Reporting Lines was asked to consider organizational challenges related to interdisciplinary units, including Centers for Interdisciplinary Instruction, Interdepartmental Degree Programs, and others. The Task Force endorsed and developed a proposal to create a new position of dean of interdisciplinary studies.

Technology Infrastructure Fee Review Committee Report (PDF)

When the Technology Infrastructure Fee (TIF) was implemented, the EVCP agreed to review it after three years. The TIF Review Committee report presents results of that review. Following comments on the report, the EVCP accepted the major recommendations, with some modifications as described in a February 2011 memorandum, which is available at bit.ly/3nocK3z.

Report of the Research Centers Task Force (PDF)

The joint Senate-Administration Research Centers Task Force reviewed all UCLA research centers that receive any state support to identify opportunities for cost cutting. The Task Force offered five recommendations, which are outlined in the report.

Excellence and Engagement: An Academic Plan for UCLA (PDF)

The purpose of this report was to assess challenges and opportunities and develop a set of strategic priorities for a second century of academic greatness ahead of UCLA’s centennial.

Report of the Humanities Task Force (PDF)

The Humanities Task Force was charged with considering the future of the humanities at UCLA, both financial and intellectual. Recommendations include: Consolidation of several programs and departments, establishment of a Humanities Institute, and creation of a Language Center.

Neuroscience Task Force Report (PDF)

The Neuroscience Task Force was charged with setting a course for the development of the neurosciences at UCLA by conducting a review and developing a strategic plan. Early in 2011, the chancellor and EVCP established a Neuroscience Implementation Committee to carry out many of the recommendations in the plan.

UCLA IT Strategic Plan 2009-2018 (PDF)

The IT Planning Task Force presents a new strategic vision for IT planning and infrastructure at UCLA.