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UCOP opens Ombuds Office and welcomes interim ombudsperson Bodi Regan

UCOP’s new Ombuds Office is available for employees to resolve workplace conflict in a safe and confidential manner.


UC in the White House

As a new administration is taking shape under President Biden, a growing list of UC-affiliated alumni and faculty have been nominated or appointed to positions in the new government.


Join BSFO in celebrating Black History Month!

The UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization has planned a number of events for Black History Month this year. Mark your calendar and get ready to join us!


UC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability

Despite disruptions caused by COVID-19, UC pushed ahead on its sustainability goals, making significant progress in its efforts to combat climate change and build resilience.


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President Drake lauds U.S. return to Paris Agreement

UC denounced the country’s 2020 exit from the agreement, while remaining steadfastly committed to the treaty as well as the university’s own green energy and carbon neutrality goals.


Reminder: Take the UCOP COVID-19 Response Pulse Survey by Feb. 1

Please take a moment to share your perspective on UCOP’s COVID-19 response with the Culture and Connectivity Initiative.


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New UC policy: Submit reimbursement requests within 45 days

Please submit your travel and entertainment requests according to the new timeline to ensure you’re reimbursed as planned.


Continuing the Conversation on Race resumes in February

Explore questions that will help inform your approach to anti-racist leadership while working with colleagues to strengthen an anti-racist culture at UCOP.


Shout-Out for Brian Russ

Thanks to Brian Russ, UC Health colleagues got the invaluable expertise they needed to develop an interagency agreement seamlessly.


UCOP-recommended LinkedIn Learning communication courses

Not sure where to start with the wealth of offerings on LinkedIn Learning? Try these communications courses recommended by our Learning and Development team.


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Managers: New workshops for practice giving feedback

Managers need to give feedback as part of the STEP performance appraisal process. New coaching labs will help make this process easier.


UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually

A new study by Beacon Economics reveals the impactful role UC plays in elevating every community in the state — in health care, research and innovation, social equity and rural areas.


The STEP checkpoint stage begins today

It’s time to review progress toward your goals and competencies. Are you ready to take the next STEP in the performance appraisal process?