The First Year Experience is a 8-course follow-up to your New Employee Orientation. The FYE will help you navigate your first year as UC Santa Barbara staff and will invite you to explore the vast opportunities and support services available to YOU and your newly hired colleagues.
Join us monthly via Zoom and get to know fellow newbie‘s and trusted facilitators from across our campus community!
Although this program was created with a new employee in mind, these learning experiences have proven to be useful at all levels and are open to all staff.
FYE Learning Experiences + 2026 Schedule
We’ve Got you Covered:
Professional Development
Professional Development
Discover HR Training Courses and PACE programs available during/after the workday. Learn how to fund the dream of continuing training and development!
03/11/2026 & 08/26/2026
Get Moving with TPS:
Transportation Alternatives
Alternative Transportation (TPS)
Explore all the different options to find your way to our beautiful campus...parking permits your only avenue! Enjoy 1:1 guidance based on your typical commute.
03/25/2026 & 09/09/2026
The Whole Person at Work:
Resources for Workplace Wellness
Employee Services
Explore all the different resources available to you through Employee Services.
04/08/2026 & 07/29/2026
Get Connected, Stay Connected:
Staff Groups
Staff Groups
Engage with the diverse staff groups on campus. Learn all the ways to get connected and find your much- needed community!
05/20/2026 & 10/07/2026
Performance Matters:
Maximize Your Performance
Performance Matters
Discover ways to share your accomplishments and communicate a year in the life of your career in dialogue with your supervisor. Invest in your performance, it matters.
02/11/2026 & 10/21/2026
Digital Accessibility:
Being Inclusive in Your Everyday Work
Digital Accessibility at UCSB
Learn the importance of digital accessibility, the definition of "digital content" and resources to help you ensure accessibility in your work!
11/04/2026
The UCSB Ecosystem:
How to Connect, Collaborate and Thrive
UC Santa Barbara Ecosystem
Unlock your potential within the UC Santa Barbara ecosystem by discovering how faculty, staff, and students collaborate to support the university's mission. Master key communication strategies and strategic problem-solving techniques to navigate campus culture and thrive in your role.
Compensation and Classification
at UCSB
Compensation and Classification
Learn about how your job title and salary are determined, when and how employees receive pay increases, what it means to be exempt or non-exempt, and how to navigate the HR/Compensation website for more information.
02/25/2026 & 9/23/2026