2012 UC Open Access Policy

On May 21, 2012, the UCSF Academic Senate voted unanimously to adopt an open access policy. Preliminary materials can be found on the UCSF library’s UCSF Open Access Policy information page.

See the latest information on fulfilling the UCSF policy, the policy options, and FAQ.

The system-wide faculty Senate is now considering an Open Access Policy for the University of California. All of the materials can be found below. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas please forward them to your campus COLASC representative.

• Letter from Academic Council Chair Robert Powell to Provost Aimee Dorr (April 11, 2013)
• Letter from UCOLASC Chair Chris Kelty to Academic Council Chair Bob Powell (March 22, 2013)
• Revised Draft of Proposed Open Access Policy for the University of California - Clean (March 20, 2013)
• Revised Draft of Proposed Open Access Policy for the University of California with annotations and differences (March 20, 2013)
• Request for Systemwide Review - Letter to Academic Senate Divisions and Standing Committees (August 9, 2012)
• Open Access Policy Cover Letter (July 16, 2012)
• Final Draft of Proposed Open Access Policy for the University of California (2012)
• "An Open Access Policy for the University of California," Presentation by Christopher Kelty, UCOLASC Chair (July 2012)
• Proposed UC Open Access Policy: Questions and Concerns (July 2012)
• An Open Access Policy for the University of California: Additional Frequently Asked Questions (July 2012)