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Office 365 migration under way

By Oct. 18, all UCOP users will be using the new email and calendaring system. ITS is providing detailed instructions for configuring all of your platforms and will host several brown bags to answer questions.


Don’t lose your vacation time! Plan a leave now

UC policy limits vacation leave, and when you reach the limit, you lose any additional time you’re earning. If you’re close to your cap, use your vacation soon.


Office 365 update

Information Technology Services (ITS) will begin the rollout of Microsoft Office 365, a new cloud-based email and calendaring system, at UCOP on Sept. 12. A group of 70 employees is piloting the product already,


BRC Blast: Get the lowdown on travel expenses

Planning to travel on UC business? Need to rent a car? Check out this month’s BRC Blast for important reminders that can save you time and money when seeking your travel reimbursement.


Office 365 enterprise-wide migrations to start Sept. 12

Information Technology Services will begin rolling out a new cloud-based email and calendaring system — Microsoft Office 365 — in September.


Update: Office 365 enterprise-wide migrations to start Sept. 12

Information Technology Services (ITS) will begin rolling out a new cloud-based email and calendaring system – Microsoft Office 365 – in September. The full rollout, to be done department by department, will begin on Sept. 12 and run through Oct. 17.


Records Compliance Week: Don’t forget your electronic files

While you're disposing of your paper records, don't forget about the electronic ones. These could be in your email account or personal storage files (.pst) or on thumb drives, external storage devices, shared drives, SharePoint or your hard drive.


Apply for the UCOP Mentorship Program by Aug. 7

The UCOP Mentorship Program pairs experienced professionals from across OP departments with staff who seek to develop themselves professionally.


Purge your files: Records Compliance Week coming to UCOP Aug. 3

Last year, more than 18 tons of UCOP records were removed and destroyed. Next month, we'll have another chance to declutter when recycling barrels and locked shred bins appear in all UCOP buildings.


President Napolitano at her desk

President Napolitano announces $15 an hour university minimum wage

The Fair Wage/Fair Work Plan, which requires that all UC employees hired to work at least 20 hours a week be paid at least $15 per hour, will be phased in over the next three years.


TAMP: UCOP’s computer purchasing program

Under the centralized Technology Asset Management Program, Information Technology Services provides one standard computing bundle per employee. When an employee leaves or switches departments, the equipment reverts to ITS or goes with the staff member to the new department.