Faculty
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September 4 update from Campus Provost/EVC Kliger
Now that we have received guidance from the UC Office of the President on pay reductions and furloughs, we are intensively developing implementation plans for our campus. Several complex issues, some of which may require further guidance from the Office of the President, remain to be worked out. Our goal is to have as many…
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Announcing a Campus Conflict Resolution training series
Beginning September 2009, a new conflict resolution training series will be available to all UCSC staff and academic employees. The series, cosponsored by Campus Conflict Resolution Services and the Training & Development Department, highlights tools and strategies for the prevention, management and informal resolution of conflict at all levels. The workshops will be presented by…
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Founders Day Dinner on October 23 – Save the Date
UC Santa Cruz’s third annual Founders Day event, with a theme of “Fulfilling the Promise,” will take place on the evening of Friday, October 23. Open to the public, Founders Day celebrates the spirit of community and this year will honor five individuals for outstanding achievement. At the event, Ed Catmull, President of Pixar and…
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Information provided about expanded campus curtailment days
Campus Provost Kliger has asked our two offices to share information about additional UCSC “curtailment days” that will be in effect this coming year as part of campuswide efforts to implement the systemwide furlough program. These curtailment days were selected after review of input submitted by members of the campus community and just-released UCOP guidelines.…
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Newsweek’s annual colleges issue prominently features UCSC
UC Santa Cruz is one of 25 campuses profiled in the cover story of Newsweek magazine’s fall 2009 special issue on colleges. The cover story features UCSC as a campus for “Overachievers Who Need to Stop and Look Around.”
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UCSC in Sierra magazine’s top 10 list of nation’s greenest colleges
UC Santa Cruz has placed seventh in Sierra magazine’s third annual “honor roll” of the top 10 greenest colleges in the nation.
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Administrative leave granted for Lockheed Fire
UCSC managers and supervisors are authorized to approve paid administrative leave for individuals in their areas who were displaced or otherwise personally impacted by the Lockheed Fire per the criteria listed in this message.
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UC, state make bond deal to help projects move forward
UC Santa Cruz and seven other UC campuses will receive funding to pay for voter-approved construction projects under a new $199.9 million bond deal between UC and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer.
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Campus offering workshops to help manage tough financial times
Beginning in August 2009, the Training & Development department will sponsor, in conjunction with our Employee Assistance Program, a series of workshops to support employees in managing their personal and work life during these difficult financial times. The 1 – 2 hour classes are free; however, advanced enrollment is required. To enroll, visit the following…
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Our University — UC’s future
Our University, the Office of the President newsletter for faculty and staff, is available at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/ouruniversity/07_09/welcome.html Highlights from this issue include: — Responding to budget cuts. Read about the Commission on the Future of UC, impact of budget cuts on campuses. — Furlough plan. Answers to frequently asked questions. — Student success. Graduation rates on…
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One year later, campus-community relations ‘fundamentally changed’ by landmark agreement
Every time Santa Cruz City Councilman Ryan Coonerty fields a call from another college town mired in conflict with its local campus, he is reminded of how far Santa Cruz has come in its relations with UC Santa Cruz.
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Budget cuts will make for a different UCSC
UC Santa Cruz, faculty, students, and staff worry about the impact the state’s financial meltdown is having on the campus, and will have on the social and economic health of the state.