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22 November 2011
OP Headlines

Open Enrollment closes today, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 5 pm

Open Enrollment closes today, so act now for changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2012. If your current plan will have a significant premium increase, check UC's wide selection of medical plans for one with lower premiums.

22 November 2011
UC In The News

Yudof meets with chancellors, outlines action on protests

UC President Mark Yudof on Monday, Nov. 21, convened a teleconference with all 10 campus chancellors to discuss systemwide actions in response to student protests and police reactions on the UC Berkeley and UC Davis campuses.

22 November 2011
Did You Know?

Annual contribution limits for retirement plans go up

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the 2012 maximum annual contribution (MAC) limit for UC's Retirement Savings Program's 403(b) Plan and/or 457(b) Plan, both increasing to $17,000.

22 November 2011
UC In The News

Seeding innovation at UC’s student farms

Find out how student farms at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz have helped inspire the growth of sustainable agriculture research, education and practice. (Photo by Ernie Granillo)

15 November 2011
OP Headlines

New Outlook tool to replace iSchedule for booking rooms

The new Outlook feature, which allows you to book meeting rooms and attendees in one easy step, will replace iSchedule by Dec. 22.

15 November 2011
Did You Know?

Get the facts on UPTE campaign to unionize professional staff

Some individuals have received materials in the mail asking for signed cards to be returned to UPTE. Be sure you understand what it means to sign a union card, petition or other literature before you sign anything.

15 November 2011
UC In The News

UC Regents postpone November board meeting

Due to public safety concerns, UC Regents will postpone their meeting, scheduled for Nov. 16 and 17 at UCSF's Mission Bay campus, following law enforcement reports of potential unrest associated with ongoing demonstrations.

15 November 2011
Open Forum

LGBTI Staff Association welcomes new co-chairs

New LGBTISA co-chairs Brad Niess and Karin Rice will preside at this week's monthly meeting of UCOP’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex Staff Association, Thursday, Nov. 17, at lunchtime. All staff are welcome.

15 November 2011
UC In The News

Tiny saviors in our backyard

UC researchers reveal that this exquisite creature, one of California's many non-honey bee species, may hold a solution to the world’s pollination problems. (Rollin Coville photo)

8 November 2011
Did You Know?

Open Enrollment events include VSP eyeglasses drive

As you’re making your medical coverage decisions for 2012, remember that your outdated prescription glasses might help someone far away who can’t afford a pair of his own.

8 November 2011
UC In The News

UC, unions reach agreements in tough economic climate

After reaching a tentative five-year deal with CUE on wages, benefits and working conditions for its 12,500 clerical employees systemwide, UC has finalized multi-year contracts with its major unions for the first time in many years.

8 November 2011
Did You Know?

Revised UC layoff policy now in effect

The policy, which applies to professional and support staff in career positions, continues to allow managers to take seniority into account but clarifies that performance should also be carefully considered in determining layoffs or reductions in time.

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