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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.


Boost your professional skills to develop your career

The professional skills and career development catalog helps you build additional skills to increase your effectiveness in your current position and enhance your abilities.


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Unable to use your vacation accruals due to COVID-19?

A newly approved temporary increase will allow employees additional time to take vacation, and make it easier for you to hold onto your accrued leave until you’re ready to use it.


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6 tips for working remotely when you’re not home alone

If you’ve been struggling to balance isolation from your greater community with much more togetherness at home, these easy-to-implement strategies can help.


Boost your financial knowledge with free Fidelity workshops

Get knowledgeable about your UC retirement benefits, smart investing, financial markets and more with live online workshops.


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Green Tip of the Week: Choose rechargeable batteries

Using batteries is unavoidable for powering many devices, but you can reduce your environmental impact by opting for rechargeable ones.


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Lake Merritt: Give the lake a break

The City of Oakland is asking residents to find recreational alternatives to Lake Merritt, as crowded conditions at the lake may accelerate the transmission of COVID-19. Here’s the latest on local traffic management closures.


UC welcomes its next president: Dr. Michael V. Drake

On July 7, the Board of Regents selected Dr. Michael V. Drake as UC’s next president. Dr. Drake, an ophthalmologist, has a long and distinguished career in higher education and public service. Most recently he was president of Ohio State University (OSU).