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News & Announcements
KICKOFF SESSIONS - ePerformance Webinar Schedule
KICKOFF SESSIONS - EPERFORMANCE WEBINAR SCHEDULE (Career, Policy-Covered (Non-Represented) Employees Only)
view moreREGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
To: Campus Community
Fr: David Marshall, Executive Vice Chancellor, Joseph Incandela, Vice Chancellor for Research
REVISED Holiday Pay Eligibility and General Curtailment Information
***This message was sent on behalf of Kathy Moore. Please do not reply to this message.***
view morePreparing for Performance Evaluations and the Rollout of ePerformance for Policy-Covered (Non-Represented) Staff
Paid Administrative Leave (PAL) extended through June 30, 2021
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Paid Administrative Leave (PAL) extended through June 30, 2021
view moreNew Update for COVID-19 EFML Related Leaves for Staff Employees
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: New Update for COVID-19 EFML Related Leaves for Staff Employees
view moreOpen Enrollment 2021: Stay Strong Stay Healthy
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Seneriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Open Enrollment 2021: Stay Strong Stay Healthy
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Announcing an Extension for the Temporary Increase to the Vacation Accrual Maximum for Policy-Covered Staff
President Drake begins consultation process on possible expanded curtailment program
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cindy Doherty, Director, Academic Personnel
Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
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All Bargaining Units Agree to Temporary Change for the Use of Accrued Sick Leave for Staff Employees
A New Performance Evaluation Form for Policy-Covered (Non-Represented) Staff
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TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: A New Performance Evaluation Form for Policy-Covered (Non-Represented) Staff
view moreBargaining Units Agree to Temporary Change for the Use of Accrued Sick Leave for Staff
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Bargaining Units Agree to Temporary Change for the Use of Accrued Sick Leave for Staff
view moreAnnouncing Campus Measures to Mitigate COVID-19, including a daily Screening Survey
Communication about an unauthorized survey regarding UC’s flu vaccination policy
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
Courtesy notice regarding annual system-wide payroll disclosure
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cindy Doherty, Director, Academic Personnel
Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
view moreAnnouncing a Temporary Change for the Use of Accrued Sick Leave for Policy-Covered Staff
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
New Paid Family Leave Benefit Approved for UC Faculty and Staff, effective July 2021
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cindy Doherty, Director, Academic Personnel
Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
Announcing a Temporary Increase to the Vacation Accrual Maximum for Policy-Covered Staff
Announcing a New Performance Evaluation Form and Process for Policy-Covered Staff for FY2020-21
TO: Campus Community
FR: Garry Mac Pherson, Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services, Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
view moreUC Regents approve loans and withdrawals from UC Retirement Savings Program plans for those impacted by COVID-19
Important changes to UC benefits programs for relief during the pandemic
Read more about Important changes to UC benefits progra
view morePresident Napolitano announces systemwide pay freeze
New Updates for COVID-19 Related Leaves for Staff Employees
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: New Updates for COVID-19 Related Leaves for Staff Employees
view moreNew Updates for COVID-19 Related Leaves for Staff Employees
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: New Updates for COVID-19 Related Leaves for Staff Employees
COVID-19 Related Leaves and Job Protections Guidance
TO: Department Heads, Directors, Managers and Supervisors
FR: Cindy Doherty, Director, Academic Personnel
view moreExtension to Complete the FY 2019-20 Performance Evaluations for Policy-Covered Staff
Guidance for Staff and Supervisors While Continuing Work During COVID-19 Impacts
Important update about RASC services for retirees, employees and survivors of UC retirees
HR Office – Reduction in onsite staffing
HR Office – Reduction in onsite staffing
view moreExecutive Order Concerning COVID-19 and the Usage of Paid Administrative Leave
TO: Campus Community
FR: Garry Mac Pherson, Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services,Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
COVID-19 Response and Campus Operations
TO: All Staff
FR: Garry Mac Pherson, Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
view moreNew Employee Orientation/Benefits Orientation Will Be Offered as a Zoom Meeting on 3/17/2020
Friday, March 13 2020
TO: Department Heads, Managers, and Business Officers
FR: Melinda Crawford, Manager, Employment/Training & Development, Human Resources
view moreUCPath TAM Topics 2 and 3 Schedule Changes and Topic 1 Follow-up
TO: UCSB Business Officers, OACIS Submitters & Reviewers, and UCPath WFA Initiators & Approvers
view moreHow UC is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
FY 2019-20 Performance Evaluations for Policy-Covered Staff
Introducing UCPath Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM)
February 10, 2020
TO: UCSB Business Officers, OACIS Submitters & Reviewers, and UCPath WFA
view moreHR Holiday Hours - HR will be closed 12/24/19-1/1/20 and will reopen 1/2/20
Human Resources will be closed on Tuesday, 12/24/19 through Wednesday, 1/1/20. The office will reopen on Thursday, 1/2/20.
view moreA Halloween Open Enrollment, with good news and new options
UCSB Voted Best Place to Work
Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano to the UC community
Dear friends and colleagues,
I am writing to share that I have decided to step down as president of the University of California, effective Aug. 1, 2020.
view moreCourtesy notice regarding annual system-wide payroll disclosure
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cindy Doherty, Director, Academic Personnel,Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
view morePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Update
Merit Program Guidelines for Non-Represented (Policy-Covered) Staff (FY 2019-20)
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
Wage Increases for Represented Employees
Subject: Wage Increases for Represented Employees
view moreYour Last Chance to Respond to the 2019 Staff Engagement Survey Ends Friday, June 14th!
FY 2018-19 Performance Evaluations for Policy-Covered Staff
Availability of IRS Form 1095 for 2018
UCSB United Way Campaign January 16 - March 8
HR Guidelines for Implementing Paid Emergency Leave
TO: Deans, Department Heads, and Business Officers
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: HR Guidelines for Implementing Paid Emergency Leave
view moreWeekly UCPath online demonstrations will begin on January 11th
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Weekly UCPath online demonstrations will begin on January 11th
view moreCalifornia Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2019
TO: UCPath Initiators and Approvers
FR: Kathy Moore, Compensation Manager, Human Resources
view moreHuman Resources will be closed during Holidays
Human Resources will be closed from Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observation of designated campus holidays and curtailment during the Winter break.
view moreUC Support for Those Affected by the California Wildfires
President Janet Napolitano has released an announcement regarding the impact of the wildfires on UC employees and students. It is posted in UCnet at this link:
view moreTraining for UCPath functional users restarts on Monday, October 22nd
Status of Women, Academic Senate Council on Faculty Welfare,
Time Management Workshop
TO: All Staff
FR: Katherine Abad, Employment & Training Analyst II, Human Resources
RE: Time Management Workshop
view moreInvitation to Administrative Services 2018 Fall Town Hall Meeting Thursday, November 1, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Corwin Pavilion
Departments are no longer required to complete the Unemployment Insurance Termination Form
Departments are No Longer required to complete the Unemployment Insurance Termination Form (U5602) as part of the separation process.
view moreUCPath NEWS: ServiceNow Catalogs for HR and BFS
We are pleased to announce the ServiceNow catalogs are now available for HR and BFS!
view moreDid You Know Flyer Series
Did You Know Flyer Series
Preparation for UC Path (Hires and Separations)
Important Information re: Hires and Separations during cutover, and data conversion reminders
view moreUC Path Is Coming September 27th
UCSB will go live with UCPath for all faculty, staff, and student employees on September 27, 2018.
view moreRetiree Health Benefits Working Group issues report; President supportive of recommendations
Please see the full article on UCnet:
view moreWhy At Your Service Online (AYSO) is requesting your cell phone number
Please see the full article from UCnet: https://ucnet.universityo
view moreManagement Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) - Fall 2018 Applications Due by 7/19/18
Promoting a Culture of Growth for All Employees
TO: Campus Community
FR: Melinda Crawford, Manager
Employment/Training & Development
Human Resources
Appointment of Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
HR Congratulates William J. Villa and Margaret T. Getman Award Winners
HR Training Schedule - Summer 2018
The HR Department-Wide Training Course Schedule is now available. This quarterly schedule contains information on all upcoming HR training's, including classes and workshops in the following progr
view more2018 Service Milestone Reception on June 5th
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: 2018 Service Milestone Reception on June 5th
view moreCANCELLED - Retirement: Work and Lifestyle Transition
TO: Campus Community
FR: Kirsten Olson, Academic and Staff Assistance Program Manager, Human Resources
RE: CANCELLED - Retirement: Work and Lifestyle Transition
view moreStaffing Transitions in HR
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Staffing Transitions in HR
view morePromoting a Culture of Growth for All Employees
All active staff, faculty, and student employees have free access to the full library of online instructional videos offered by Lynda.com, a LinkedIn company. Just log in at
view moreAnnouncing the Roll-Out of Career Tracks for Policy-Covered (Non-Represented) Staff
After several years of preparation, on-going consultation, and tremendous work by many employees across the campus and within Human Resources, we are pleased to announce that UCSB is in the final s
view moreHR Training Course Schedule for Spring
HR Update on Implementing Administrative Pay in Response to the Effects of the Thomas Fire
The HR Guidelines for Implementing Administrative Pay in Response to the Effects of the Thomas Fire remain in effect for the current storm event anticipated for Santa Barbara County.
view moreHR Guidelines for Implementing Administrative Pay In Response to the Effects of the Thomas Fire
The HR Guidelines for Implementing Administrative Pay in Response to the Effects of the Thomas Fire remain in effect for the current storm event anticipated for Santa Barbara County.
view morePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are employed by the University of California, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
view moreAvailability of IRS Form 1095
In the coming weeks, UC employees and retirees will receive 1095-B/1095-C forms verifying their health coverage for 2017 — one of the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
view moreMy UC Career Website Launch
We are pleased to announce the launch of
view moreHR Update on Implementing Admin Leave Pay
Academic & Staff Assistance Program offering information session on 12/12/17 at 12:05 pm in the Multicultural Theater
General reminder concerning staff leave requests due to natural or other emergencies
Holiday Pay Eligibility and General Curtailment Information
With Thanksgiving and the winter break quickly approaching, eligibility for holiday pay is an important topic. The information provided below summarizes holiday pay eligibility for each employee g
view moreUpdate on Systemwide PPSM 20 and Notice of Formal Review/Employee Comment for Local PPSM Policies 30, 62, 64 and 70.
Work group to be formed to study, make recommendations about health benefits for retirees.
Staff engagement survey results show improvement, increased engagement
UC Learning Center System Upgrade Coming Soon
HR congratulates the 2016-17 graduates
It must be a very proud moment for you.
view moreDeadline extended for 2017 Staff Engagement Survey!
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Deadline extended for 2017 Staff Engagement Survey!
view more2017 Staff Engagement Survey
TO: Campus Community
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: 2017 Staff Engagement Survey
view moreUC to begin reverifying the benefits eligibility of some family members in April
VP Duckett Letter to Clerical Employees
Letter form Vice President Dwaine Duckett regarding clerical strike announced for January 10, 2017
January 4, 2017
Dear Colleague,
view moreHAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources will be closed for the winter break from December 24, 2016 through January 2, 2017. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
view moreStaffing Transitions in Human Resources
As January 2017 approaches, HR is preparing for a number of staffing changes within our department.
view moreVP Duckett releases statement on status of clerical negotiations
Vice President Dwaine Duckett released a letter regarding the status of negotiations for clerical employees and the planned strike.
view moreCalling all UC entrepreneurs: The University of California wants to shine a light on your story
The University of California launched the “I am a UC Entrepreneur” campaign on Nov 18th to highlight entrepreneurship across the ten-campus system.
view moreThis month’s lynda.com playlist: Techonology
All active staff, faculty, and student employees have
view moreImportant updates to Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA)!
On December 1, 2016*, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) will implement a change to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that i
view moreCelebrate Food Day
Join other UCSB foodies to learn why you should join a Food Co-op.
Thursday, October 27
12:05 - 12:50
Loma Peloma Center
Take advantage of the many wellness and health programs available at UCSB.
UC supports faculty, staff and retirees in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle by building a culture that values health and well-being.
Wellness Programs on campus:
view moreThis month’s lynda.com playlist: Office Starter Kit
All active employees have free access to the full library of online instructional videos offered by Lynda.com, a LinkedIn company. Just log in at
view moreFall 2016 Human Resources Department-Wide Training Course Schedule Now Available!
The HR Department-Wide Training Course Schedule is now available. This quarterly schedule contains information on all upcoming HR trainings, including classes and workshops in the following progra
view moreNew Employee Orientation (NEO) - Announcing an Enhanced Program
Human Resources is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced New Employee Orientation (NEO) session for new hires to UC Santa Barbara!
view moreSansum Clinic Urgent Care is Moving
Sansum Clinic is relocating its Urgent Care services from 51
view morePPSM Policy Update- PPSM 1, 2, 64, 70 and 82
The University has completed the employee comment phase and the President has now approved changes to PPSM-1 General Provisions, PPSM -2 Definition of Terms, PPSM 64-Termination and Job Abandonme
view moreFinal Gaucho Growth Speaker Series session on Aug 31st!
Please join us on August 31st for our third and final Gaucho Growth Speaker Series session for Summer 2016.
view moreMindful UCSB - Meditation Course
Sign up for Mindful UCSB, a free 4-week meditation course designed for you, UCSB Faculty and Staff.
view moreGaucho Mentor Connection: Now Accepting Applications!
The Gaucho Mentor Connection Program provides participants with the opportunity for professional development, networking, and skill acquisition through peer-to-peer mentorship.
view moreMSAP Applications for Fall 2016 due August 5th!
Human Resources, Training & Development is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2016 (October 10-13) Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) at Lake Arr
view moreGaucho Growth speaker series for staff!
Marc Fisher, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, in partnership with Human Resources, is hosting the Gaucho Growth speaker series this summer for staff.
view moreHR Congratulates Gaucho Mentor Connection Graduates
HR congratulates UCSB staff who graduated from the Gaucho Mentor Connection this week. We also want to acknowledge and appreciate those UCSB staff who served as mentors this past year. HR encoura
view moreSummer 2016 Human Resources Department-Wide Training Course Schedule Now Available!
The HR Department-Wide Training Course Schedule is now available. This quarterly schedule contains information on all upcoming HR trainings, including classes and workshops in the following progra
view moreHR congratulates the 2015-16 graduates!
It must be a very proud moment for you. All of the hard work you have put in has paid off. Congratulations on this accomplishment and best wishes for your next adventure!
view moreGaucho Farmers Market is CLOSED - see you in September
The Gaucho Farmers Market is closed for the summer, but return in September with a bigger, better market!
view morePromoting a Culture of Growth for All Employees - Lynda.com
With the recent three-year subscription renewal for UCSB, all active employees have free access to the full library of online instructional videos offered by Lynda.com, a LinkedIn
view moreUC WALKS is May 18 - Grab your walking shoes!
Wednesday, May 18th
12:10-1pm
Course Begins at Cheadle/Campbell Hall Plaza
Free for Faculty and Staff
view moreAppointment of Cynthia Señeriz, Director of Human Resources
Staff Appreciation Week, Message from the Chancellor
Annual medical plan satisfaction survey launching April 11
UC wants to know what you think about your university-sponsored medical plan.
view moreNew Retirement Benefits Portal - myUCretirement.com
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new retirement benefits portal, www.myUCretirement.com is redesigned with an updated look, expanded content,
view moreHR Congratulates Future Gauchos!
Human Resources congratulates newly admitted students for Fall 2016. Welcome Future Gauchos!
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President Napolitano - Linkedin Post on Importance of Mentoring
A letter from President Napolitano to UC community about new sexual assault measures
A letter from President Napolitano to UC community about new sexual assault measures:
view moreSpring 2016 Human Resources Department-Wide Training Course Schedule Now Available!
The HR Department-Wide Training Course Schedule is now available. This quarterly schedule contains information on all upcoming HR trainings, including classes and workshops in the following progra
view moreA letter from President Napolitano regarding new retirement program for future employees
UC will mail new IRS Form 1095 by March 31
Starting with the 2015 tax year, a new IRS Form 1095 will be issued, as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
view moreNotice of Formal Review and Employee Comment Period for PPSM Policy 21 / Final PPSM 30 Issued
PPSM 21- SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
view moreEmployee Engagement Survey-Town Hall Presentation
The 2015 Employee Engagement Survey Results Presentation from the January 12, 2015 TownHall at UCSB is now available on the Staff Assembly website:
view moreBlue Shield ID cards delayed for NEW members
Blue Shield has reported a delay in the mailing of ID cards to NEW members who enrolled during Open Enrollment. The enrollment information did not load into their system because of a data error.
view moreManagement Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) - Call for Applications Spring 2016
Human Resources, Training & Development is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2016 (April 18-21) Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) at Lake Arr
view moreUCSB-Skilled Trades (SETC) Bargaining Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
2016 Bargaining between the University of California (UC) and K8 Santa Barbara Skilled Craft (State Employees Trades Council.)
view moreHuman Resources Office Holiday Closure: 12/25/2017 to 1/1/2018
For planning purposes, please be aware the Human Resources Office will be closed Monday, December 25, 2017, through Monday, January 1, 2018.
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Human Resources will be closed Fri 12/11 10am-2pm
On Friday, December 11th, the Human Resources Office will be closed between 10am and 2pm for a department meeting. During this closure staff will be unavailable for phone calls or walk-in appointme
view moreMaintain Don't Gain Challenge
Interested in maintaining your weight over the holidays?
view moreHR Wins Staff Assembly Halloween Decorating Contest!
Human Resources won the Staff Assembly's Halloween Decorating Contest! We hope all our visitors enjoyed the Human Resources In Black (HRIB) decorations and the repeat performances of our fabulous
view moreHR Congratulates Jill Horst in Dining Services!
HR congratulates our colleague, Jill Horst, Director of Residential Dining Services, for her recognition as the Food Service Director of the month for September 2015!
view moreUC to begin implementation of new $15 an hour minimum wage policy
UC will increase the minimum wage for employees, including contract workers, on Thursday, Oct. 1, the first stage of a three-year plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2017.
view moreNew Benefits Eligibility Rules Take Effect January 1, 2016
On December 15, 2014 we shared some preliminary information regarding the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requiring that UC offer medical insurance to “su
view moreRevised Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) Policy 80- Staff Personnel Records
The University has completed the review process and a revised Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) Policy 80- Staff Personnel Records has been issued. The policy has been revised to include
view moreDilling Yang Staff Scholarship Program - revised guidelines for Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Human Resources, together with the Development Office and Mrs. Dilling Yang, are pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Dilling Yang Staff Scholarship Program. Established in 2003 by Mrs.
view moreRegister for Gaucho U by September 18th
UC Living Well - Webinars
Join in this webinar and learn about the Total Health Profile and Wellness Coaching.
This webinar will help you
view moreHR Congratulates Our Colleagues in Dining Services!
HR congratulates our colleagues in Dining Services for being recognized as innovators in food services for students!
view moreMessage from UC President Janet Napolitano
President Napolitano's message regarding the Governor's Revised Budget:
view moreUC streamlines Retirement Savings Program investment fund menu – effective July 2
Summer 2015 Human Resources Department-Wide Training Course Schedule Now Available!
The HR Department-Wide Training Course Schedule is now available. This quarterly schedule contains information on all upcoming HR trainings, including classes and workshops in the following progra
view moreUC Living Well - Webinars & Fitbit Giveaway
UC Living Well, the university’s wellness program, provides activities and resources to help faculty, staff and retirees reach their wellness goals.
view moreThe Impact of the Isla Vista Tragedy: One Year Later
The UC Santa Barbara community has collaborated to plan several events to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Isla Vista on May 23, 2014.
view moreUC WALKS is Wednesday, May 20th!
UC WALKS is back! ...and this year we are teaming up with the Gaucho Farmer's Market!
Come get your fresh, local produce and then join us for a FREE walk!
HR Congratulates Citation Awardees and SCP Recipients
HR congratulates the 2015 Citation of Excellence Awardees and Supervisory Certificate Program recipients recognized at the Chancellor’s Staff Luncheon. We also send our thanks to everyone involved
view moreProposed changes to PPSM 30 & LPPSM 23 are now in effect.
The University has completed the employee comment phase and proposed changes to PPSM 30-Compensation and Local PPSM 23-Performance Management are now in effect. Additional information about the ch
view moreRegister Now for the Introduction to lynda.com Webinar on April 23rd
Are you interested in learning more about what’s available through
view moreUCRS Advisory Board 2015 Elections
An election to fill two staff seats on the UC Retirement System (UCRS) Advisory Board is being held from May 19 to June 17. Nominations are due May 1, 2015.
view moreReminder: April 15th Deadline for Employee Comment on Proposed Changes to PPSM 80, Staff Personnel Records
The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM 80 Staff Personnel Records, a policy which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Se
view moreNew e-learning courses for the Performance Management Program
The Performance Management Program has been revised to incorporate new e-learning courses developed by the Office of the President for implementation across the UC system. The e-courses are compris
view more2015 Engagement Survey
Dear Colleagues:
UC is launching a survey to learn more about what its non-represented (policy-covered) staff thinks about working at the university.
view moreRetirement Workshop Series
Human Resources/Benefits is offering a series of three workshops about retirement benefits. We encourage you to participate in this series, especially if you are planning to retire in the near fut
view moreRetirement Review helps you see if you're on track for retirement
If you’re wondering whether you’ll have the money you need when you’re ready to retire, UC’s Retirement Review, featuring your personalized retirement readiness score, is just the tool to help you.
view moreStart the New Year right: Make sure your benefits are in order
In just a few minutes, you can make sure your benefits are in order and that you're ready to take advantage of some of the great benefits and tools UC offers.
view moreApply for MSAP by Friday, February 6th, 2015 at 5:00pm
Human Resources, Training & Development are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Spring (April 20th-23rd) Management Skills Assessment Prog
view moreEarn $75 with UC Living Well
At Your Service Online Year-End Closure
At Your Service Online (AYSO) – Benefits Enrollment and Current Enrollments Applications – Year-End Closure
view moreRenewal of Phased Retirement Program
The Phased Retirement Program provides eligible career staff with the opportunity to transition into retirement by voluntarily reducing work hours by at least ten (10) percent a year for up to thre
view moreWinter 2015 Human Resources Department-Wide Training Course Schedule Now Available!
Winter 2015 Human Resources Department-Wide Training Course Schedule Now Available!
view moreHR Congratulates Dr. Nakamura- Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Dr.
view moreEat your veggies!
Get serious about eating vegetables with the four-week Got Veggies? challenge sponsored by UC Living Well.
view moreFall is a good time to check your Flexible Spending Account balance
Gaucho U Enrollments Accepted Thru September 16th
Gaucho U 2014-15 begins on September 17th. In order to allow for employees to have the maximum opportunity to sign up, enrollments are now being accepted through Tuesday, September 16
UCSB Ranked Among World’s Best Universities
Nine University of California campuses, including UC Santa Barbara, placed among the top 150 universities in the world in rankings that focus on the quality of research and faculty released August
view moreSept 20, 2014: 23rd Annual Day of Caring
Join fellow UCSB staff, faculty, and students in a fun team-building event while making a difference in our community. Be part of the largest single-day volunteer event in the Tri-County area!
view moreEnroll in Gaucho U!
Gaucho U is a program where all staff are encouraged to discover and share their talents. This is an opportunity to grow, expand your leadership skills, and participate in peer-to-peer feedback.
view moreInaugural Gaucho Mentor Connection Program
Have you ever thought about serving as a mentor, but didn’t know where to start? Do you need a mentor? Look no further, Gaucho Mentor Connection is here!
view moreNow Accepting MSAP Applications for the Fall
Human Resources, Training & Development are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Fall (October 14th -16th) Management Skills Assessment Pro
view moreSign up for the Move More Challenge!
This year, UC is partnering with Optum, a health and well-being company, to provide a personalized wellness website, wellness coaching, on-campus Optum wellness specialists, and challenges such as
view moreEmployee-initiated Reduction in Time (ERIT) Program Renewed
The University is renewing the Employee-initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program which provides the opportunity for eligible career staff (except Senior Management Group members) to voluntarily r
view moreA message for Gauchos from Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States
Announcement from Katya J. Armistead, Associate Dean, Student Life & Activities
Dear Gauchos:
view more“What to Expect Next: Predicting Future Needs” materials available online
The ASAP website has been updated with the materials shared at last week’s briefing on “What to Expect Next: Predicting Future Needs” in connection with the Isla Vista tragedy. The ASAP resource w
view moreUC Simplifies Retiree Health Benefits Rules
To simplify administration and respond to employee concerns, UC is changing the eligibility rules for retiree health benefits. In an email letter to faculty and staff, Dwaine Duckett, Vice Preside
view moreSelf-Care Resources for UCSB Staff & Faculty
Self-care is at the top of the list for those responding to crisis.
view moreAcademic & Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) Response to Isla Vista Tragedy
Day of Mourning & Reflection and Campus Memorial Service
The campus has declared Tuesday, May 27th as a Day of Mourning and Reflection.
view moreIsla Vista Shootings
The University is closely monitoring the details that are emerging about the shootings Friday night in the neighboring community of Isla Vista.
view moreUC WALKS - Join in, get active!
The fifth annual UC Walks will be held May 21st, 2014 at nearly all UC campuses and medical centers.
view moreDisability Survey Coming to Your Email Soon
UC faculty and staff will soon receive an email asking them to complete a brief, voluntary survey about their disability status.
view moreNEW: Retirement Readiness Workshop
This new workshop is for prospective retirees who have already attended the UCRS workshop and would like more details about the RASC process.
view moreUCnet Launches February 6th
Benefits Checklist - ID Cards
January is the beginning of the new insurance year. All plan changes made during Open Enrollment will become effective January 1, 2014.
view moreDOMA and Prop 8 Supreme Court Rulings
Like employers across the country, UC has been reviewing the legal, policy and operational implications of the Supreme Court rulings on California's Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriag
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