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19 July 2011 UC In The News
UC Regents reluctantly approve a 9.6 percent tuition increase, reiterating the need to preserve the quality of the university.
Nine grants awarded by UC's new Center for Health Quality and Innovation (CHQI) aim to improve patient care while bringing down health care costs.
UC's Working Smarter initiative, launched last July in response to ongoing declines in state support, has achieved $157 million in systemwide administrative efficiencies in just one year.
19 July 2011 OP Headlines
The Red Cross has issued an appeal for blood donors of all types due to a critical blood shortage nationwide. Make an appointment today to give blood on Thursday, July 21, when the Red Cross bus will visit the EBMUD Building, just one half-block from 1111 Franklin.
Please welcome Anthony (Tony) DiGrazia, UCOP's new associate director/senior negotiator of Labor Relations, whose distinguished career includes serving as chief spokesperson/negotiator for more than 100 collective bargaining agreements in several different industries.
19 July 2011 Did You Know?
WorkFit aficionados are enjoying the popular Zumba class, a full cardio workout done to Latin music. Now is the time to register for WorkFit's summer half-session #2, with classes at both the Franklin and Kaiser locations beginning this week.
UCOP's Performance Appraisal Resources website includes forms, guidelines, classes, FAQs and other resources to help guide you through this year's performance review process.
12 July 2011 OP Headlines
VP Dwaine Duckett (left, at mic) cohosted the semi-annual event to recognize UCOP staff who have recently achieved service milestones of between 10 and 35 years.
12 July 2011 Applause
As a thank you for UC's high volume use of its hotels, our local Marriott Oakland City Center is offering UCOP travelers and staff discounts throughout the month of July.
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