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At the request of senior administration, photographs may be prohibited. Such participation is not always guaranteed. If and when the Chancellor is not able to attend a signing ceremony, the Senior International Officer or other campus representative may be able to step in on behalf of the Chancellor for the in-person signing.
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Please be advised that even early planning does not guarantee the Chancellor or senior administration’s attendance. For the Chancellor’s consideration, 16-18 weeks notice is recommended. The Chancellor, Provost, and other senior administrators will attend signing ceremonies based on assessment of the supporting administrative unit responsible for the agreement (GEO and/or others as necessary), as well as his/her availability.This is to ensure that international MOUs will be reviewed and approved by UC Berkeley and the international partner at least four weeks prior to the in-person ceremony. Signing ceremonies with senior administration on campus will only be considered with at least 6-8-weeks notice.Some factors to weigh when choosing whether to consider a signing ceremony on our campus, or to attend a ceremony abroad, include: Once the representative has approved the decision to explore a signing ceremony, please contact the Global Engagement Office (GEO) for the next step and further guidance. Prior to planning an international MOU signing ceremony, please first secure approval from your Department chair, dean, or senior representative (Vice Chancellor or equivalent). For more information about designated signatories, please review GEO’s MOU guidelines. Berkeley staff, faculty, and external partners should be advised that Berkeley prefers to recognize accomplishments that result from relationships rather than the symbolic signing of MOUs or other agreements.Ĭampus-level signing ceremonies are rare and held at the discretion of the Chancellor, Senior International Officer, or other designated signatory. Such events are generally proposed for purposes of goodwill they are not required to execute or implement an agreement. Signing ceremonies are events in which authorized signatories to an approved agreement meet in person to sign the document.