About
Academic Affairs advances the mission of UC San Diego as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public education through initiatives focused on the student experience, diversity and access, interdisciplinary scholarship, community enrichment, and supportive infrastructure. Led by the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), Academic Affairs is the largest of the vice chancellor areas at UC San Diego, comprising three divisions, eight schools, the eight undergraduate residential colleges, the University Library and numerous administrative units.
Executive Vice Chancellor
The Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC) serves as the university’s chief academic officer and is responsible for policies and administration of all instructional programs, academic support resources and services, and academic personnel services as well as strategic initiatives to advance UC San Diego’s strategic plan. The EVC is the institution’s second-ranking executive. Robert E. Continetti is currently serving as the Interim Executive Vice Chancellor.
Academic Affairs Senior Leadership Principles
The senior leadership of Academic Affairs follows guidelines when meeting and discussing topics. Here is an overview of how these meetings are guided.
Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
With staff located in the Triton Center Administrative Services Building, the EVC's Office is administrative home of the central support team for the Executive Vice Chancellor, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.