These statistics have become known only in the last 9 months. That is why the Deans were asked to submit requests for new faculty positions in a two-year plan instead of an annual request. This has allowed UCI's schools and departments to plan ahead. We will have to engage in a different type of planning this year. It would be possible to say that when enrollment reaches 30,000 students, we will have another 600 faculty positions and we should now divide them up among existing academic programs.
Several questions arise.
There may be additional schools that UCI does not now have, but may wish to have. Any planning will need to be flexible. Suggestions for the expansion of existing departments and schools should be sent to the relevant chairs and deans. Suggestions for new schools should be sent to the Executive Vice Chancellor and the Chair of the Academic Senate. The College of Medicine also has room for further development.