#UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SERIES#
The University of California today announced a series of steps to bolster the policies and procedures governing its systemwide undergraduate admissions process. University of California announces steps to strengthen its admissions process The University will stay proactive, transparent and accountable - and continue to keep the public apprised of UC’s ongoing efforts.
The audits and recommendations reflect UC’s efforts to strengthen its system of controls against attempts to inappropriately, illegally or unethically influence the admissions process.
ECAS will work closely with campuses and their respective admissions processes, per local Academic Senate policies and priorities, to ensure appropriate implementation of systemwide and local recommendations. The University’s dedication to excellence demands nothing less.”Ĭampus internal audit departments will initiate separate audit reports with a list of corrective actions by March 2020. “This audit will redouble our commitment to an admissions process built on merit and fairness. “We are committed to ensuring a level playing field for all applicants,” said President Janet Napolitano, noting UC will accept all the recommendations.
Building upon that initial foundation, as part of a two-audit plan by ECAS, the second audit commenced months later and focused on the effectiveness of admissions controls for the following areas: documentation procedures, application verification, Special Talent Admissions, Admissions by Exception (A by E), access to admissions IT systems, student-athlete participation, and admissions appeal processes. The objective of the first audit (completed in June 2019) was to scan and quickly address potential issues and vulnerabilities, with campuses now implementing those recommendations. Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services (ECAS), the independent audit and investigative arm of the University that reports directly to the Board of Regents, has been helping guide UC’s efforts to bolster admissions processes and controls at its nine undergraduate campuses. Today the University of California announced additional steps to strengthen and protect the integrity of its admissions practices and procedures systemwide, following the completion of a second self-initiated internal audit. UC announces additional measures to bolster admissions process following completion of second self-initiated systemwide audit To maintain the independence of all stages of the ongoing review under Regents Policy 1112, the Board will reserve further comment pending the determinations of the CRO.
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While this process moves forward, my UC colleagues and I will work to address the overarching issues raised in the Auditor’s report, and we will continue to review our policies to ensure full and fair opportunity for all UC applicants. If warranted following that initial assessment, the CRO will hire another independent investigator to pursue the allegation, after which, the CRO will make recommendations on actions, including potential sanctions. In accordance with Regents Policy 1112, the Complaint Resolution Officer has a straightforward preliminary assessment to make regarding the plausibility of the allegations, the likelihood of a violation if an allegation is substantiated, and a linkage to a Regent's official duties. I have initiated that process, with the expectation, outlined in the policy itself, that the investigation will be completed within 90 days.įirst, the allegation will be reviewed by a Complaint Resolution Officer (CRO) retained by the Board, but operating independently. Under Regents Policy 1112, there is a process in place for a two-stage independent review to be conducted in real time. As I have previously stated, the UC Board of Regents takes such matters very seriously, and any violations will be promptly and appropriately addressed. Pérezįollowing its recent report regarding UC admissions, the Office of the State Auditor released preliminary information about an alleged breach of process by Regent Richard Blum. Statement from UC Board of Regents Chair John A.
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