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A new paid family leave benefit will begin next July

Effective July 1, 2021, UC faculty and staff who need time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child may be eligible for eight weeks of leave at 70% of their wages.


Reminder: COVID-19 screening is now required for facilities access

Are you working in the office or returning to the office to pick something up? You must complete the UCOP Screen survey.


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Due Friday: 2019-2020 performance appraisal self-evaluations

UCOP has resumed the 2019-2020 performance appraisal process. Self-evaluations are due on Friday, July 24.


Oakland’s new room reservation system — EMS — is live

The new Event Management System (EMS) will help us effectively manage and use meeting spaces in Oakland buildings. Here’s what you need to know.


UCOP communications win industry awards

Three UCOP teams have been recognized by prestigious national organizations on their communications to the university community.


Meet Amina Assefa, UC’s expert on planning for the worst

As UC continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic, Amina has led systemwide efforts to keep students, faculty and staff safe and informed. Here’s how she got into disaster relief work — and what inspires her today.


The REAL ID deadline has been extended to 2021

Haven’t had a chance to get a REAL ID? That’s OK. Airlines will accept standard state licenses and ID cards for domestic flights through Oct. 2021.


Explore California’s botanical diversity with the Jepson Herbarium

The great outdoors is open! There’s never been a better time to learn about the Golden State’s native plant species.


Dr. Michael Drake: In his own words

In a livestreamed conversation with UC Board of Regents Chair John Perez on July 10, UC's president-designate talked about the values and experience he brings to the university and what he sees as the key challenges ahead.


The results are in: UCOP – COVID-19 Pulse Survey

Last month, we asked you to share your thoughts on how we’ve been managing our overall response to COVID-19. Thanks to everyone who shared their insights. Here are the results.


UC mental health resources to support you

2020 continues to be a tough year for many of us. But, your local assistance program and UC behavioral health benefits are here to support you, along with many well-informed, relevant resources compiled by university experts.


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2019-2020 performance appraisals will resume

Beginning on July 15, we will resume the FY19/20 Performance Evaluation process. Please complete your self-appraisal in Halogen by July 24.


New UCOP Screen requirement starting July 20

Stopping in or working on-site at a UCOP facility? Starting, July 20, you'll need to complete a UCOP Screen symptom survey each day before entering the office.