UCRP contribution rates for both the university and staff will go up starting July 1, ranging from 7 to 8 percent of pay for employees and 14 percent for the university.

President Janet Napolitano today announced a major UC initiative intended to marshal resources across the system to address global challenges related to food.

A 1989 policy has been rescinded, freeing the university to invest in companies that commercialize technology emerging through UC research.

UC maintains a whistleblower hotline and policies for reporting improper activity and to protect those who report misconduct from retaliation.

The systemwide task force will oversee the university's wide-ranging efforts aimed at preventing sexual violence on campuses and at all UC locations.

As of July 1, UC is renewing the Employee-initiated Reduction In Time program, which allows eligible staff to reduce their working hours and pay.