2018: Setting the Foundation

2018: Setting the Foundation

Based on the feedback from the previous year, Chancellor May was ready to move ideas forward. He launched the effort for UC Davis’ 10-year strategic plan, “To Boldly Go,” a roadmap to take the university’s excellence and impact to new heights. It included providing a world-class educational experience and strengthening our diversity. Further goals were to make accelerate UC Davis a driver of innovation and entrepreneurship, and maximize the university’s visibility around the world.

Chancellor May shared his vision for UC Davis with leaders, such as Governor Jerry Brown and Congresswoman Doris Matsui. He celebrated new opportunities, including plans for a new UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento. Chancellor May also announced his plans for Aggie Square, a hub of research and innovation that spans the entire university and includes partnerships with businesses and the surrounding community.

Chancellor May also sought to improve the “town-gown” relationship between UC Davis and the city. In September, a memoranda of understanding (MOU) was signed between the university, the city of Davis and Yolo County to address such issues as student housing and transportation.

Serving the basic needs of students remained a key priority. In February, Chancellor May launched task forces to address affordable housing, mental health care and food security for students. He also engaged in service leadership, such as serving a “Moonlight Breakfast” with other campus leaders for students during finals week.
 

Chancellor Gary May and Governor Jerry Brown chat with two unidentified people before joining the symposium honoring the California Air Resources Board 50th Anniversary Symposium at the UC Davis Conference Center.
Maria Contreras Tebbutt, director of The Bike Campaign, adjusts UC Davis Chancellor Gary May's helmet strap as they stand outside. A red bike is in the foreground.
The Chancellor greets a group of prospective transfer students in his home
Chancellor Gary May passes out cookies to a group of students as he interrupts the class to give professor Judy Callis the UC Davis Teaching Prize.
Chancellor Gary May visits with the Latinx Staff and Faculty Association at the Student Health and Wellness Center.
Gary May stands with Ross Boulanger and Bruce Kutter in a dark room at the Center for Geotechnical Modeling.
The forthcoming hospital, depicted on a sign unveiled at a news conference today, is celebrated by, from left, Jason Zachariah, president of Kindred Rehabilitation Services; Chancellor Gary S. May; Congresswoman Doris Matsui; and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Chancellor May laughs with computer Science students in front of large TV display at the UC Davis Student Startup Center in Bainer Hall.
UC Davis Chancellor Gary May poses for pictures with students outside during a visit to the UC Davis Farmers Market.
Chancellor Gary May and LeShelle May serve a late-night breakfast to students inside the ASUCD Coffee House

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