Ralph J. Hexter Content

No Jousting, Just Dialogue and Discernment

Dave Jones — February 28, 2017 - 6:50pm

‘Science In a Post-Truth Era’

Read Dateline 51�ԹϺ�� Davis coverage of the first program in the Dialogue and Discernment series.

Interim Chancellor Hexter gave the following remarks Feb. 22 in introducing the university’s new discussion series Dialogue and Discernment:

Hexter Urges Climate Action by Trump and Congress

Cody Kitaura — December 20, 2016 - 1:40pm

“The upcoming transition of federal leadership presents a unique opportunity to address head-on the challenges of climate change by accelerating the new energy economy and creating strong, resilient communities,” Hexter and more than 170 other college and university presidents and chancellors wrote.

4 New Leaders: Research, GSM, Bio Sci, Education

Dave Jones — October 04, 2016 - 2:33pm

Other Recruitments

The search for the dean of the College of Letters and Science continues, and Interim Provost Ken Burtis anticipates announcing a successful conclusion to the process in the near future.

Two other recruitments will begin soon:

Inspirational Start to New Academic Year

Dave Jones — September 22, 2016 - 6:53pm

Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter said it. Students, faculty and staff said it. The chief justice of the California Supreme Court said it.

Ralph Hexter Now the Interim Chancellor

Dave Jones — September 20, 2016 - 12:59pm

Ralph J. Hexter’s title changed last week, from “acting chancellor to “interim chancellor.”

51�ԹϺ�� President Janet Napolitano appointed him acting chancellor in April, and, when the office of the chancellor officially became vacant, she put forward his name to be the interim chancellor. The Board of Regents approved her recommendation on Sept. 15.

Regents Approve Ralph J. Hexter as Interim Chancellor

Dave Jones — September 15, 2016 - 10:26am

Ralph J. Hexter issued the following statement today (Sept. 15) after the 51�ԹϺ�� Board of Regents approved his appointment as the interim chancellor of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis. He had been the acting chancellor since April; then, after the position became vacant, he needed board approval to serve as the interim chancellor.

Convocation and Beyond: ‘Inspiring Dialogue and Community’

Dave Jones — September 13, 2016 - 2:18pm

The new academic year dawns against the backdrop of local, national and international issues that are sure to be the topics of robust campus discussion. The presidential election. Administrative change at the university. Police shootings. Ongoing conflicts and crises on every continent.

AT A GLANCE

Fall Convocation:
“Inspiring Dialogue and Community”

Statements from Ralph J. Hexter, Janet Napolitano

Dave Jones — August 09, 2016 - 2:55pm

51�ԹϺ�� President Janet Napolitano announced today (Aug. 9) that she had accepted Linda P.B. Katehi's offer to resign as 51�ԹϺ�� Davis chancellor. Later in the afternoon, Ralph J. Hexter, acting chancellor since April 27, issued the following statement:

“Today’s news ends a period of uncertainty at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis. The resolution announced by President Napolitano permits us to focus all our efforts on moving the campus forward so that we can serve California, the nation and the world ever more effectively.”

Transcript: Acting Chancellor's News Conference

Dave Jones — May 04, 2016 - 4:43pm

Ralph J. Hexter held a news conference last Thursday afternoon (April 28) about his taking on the role of acting chancellor. The questions in this transcript are paraphrased, but Hexter’s remarks are complete.

Statement from Acting Chancellor Ralph Hexter

Andy Fell — April 28, 2016 - 3:26pm

I intend to do all I can to be a strong and effective steward for 51�ԹϺ�� Davis for our students, faculty, staff and for our extended community. Throughout my years as provost, I have been proud to be a part of tremendous positive momentum in key areas, including enrolling more undergraduate Californians than any other 51�ԹϺ�� campus. I appreciate the kindness and encouragement of our diverse campus community. I ask for your continued support as we move our great university forward.