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Benjamin Wong named Principal Auditor II

Benjamin Wong has assumed the position of Principal Auditor II in UCOP Internal Audit Services. Benjamin is a CPA with a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.


Important Travel and Security Services for Employees Traveling to Haiti

Due to the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, we have arranged to extend important travel and security services to our students and employees who travel to Haiti on behalf of official humanitarian relief and support organizations, such as the Red Cross, various food banks and medical aide organizations.


Spotlight: OP Staff Assembly

Each and every month on the third Wednesday, from 12:00-1:00 pm, you’ll find a group of 11 seriously engaged OP employees discussing how to make working here more meaningful. Find out more about the OP Staff Assembly.


New Display Case Guidelines

Building Services recently installed four display cases near the elevator on the first floor of Franklin. View guidelines for posting events, programs and information.


Ann Palmer to support shared administrative duties

UCOP welcomes Ann Palmer, a new assistant for the immediate offices of both the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Executive Vice President of Business Operations.


Resignation of Rachelle Jeppson, Director-Ethics and Compliance

A message from Sheryl Vacca, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance and Audit Officer on the resignation of Rachelle Jeppson, Director-Ethics and Compliance. Jeppson has taken a position as Controller for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.


403(b) and 457(b) Annual Contribution Limits in 2010

The pre-tax contribution limits to the 403(b) and 457(b) plans respectively remain at the 2009 level of $16,500. For participants age 50 and above, the pre-tax contribution limit for each plan is $22,000.


Have Disability Related Questions?

Disability Management Services provides consulting to employees and departments to answer questions regarding injuries and disabilities.


Spotlight: Project Management Interest Group

What started out as a sprinkling of project managers looking for a few extra resources to do their jobs, turned into a group of over 30 colleagues around UCOP coming together monthly to provide support and ideas to one another.


10-Second Bio: Terri Campbell

I'm a musician and a figure skater.


Staff Morale Survey

CUCSA has developed a survey on Staff Morale, and is seeking your suggestions, ideas and concerns in order to inform its upcoming discussion with UC leadership. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by January 15.


Budget News

Last Wednesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed a bold proposal to amend California’s constitution to shift money from prisons to higher education. We've rounded up budget news and information concerning this topic.


Applause: RASC Leadership Team

The new Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) has appointed the following to the leadership team: Stephanie Rosh, Manager – Retiree Insurance Program; Richard Townsend, Manager – Operational Compliance and Calculations; Robert Pettit, Director – Retirement Operations; Mary DeShaw will transition from her dual role of Director – Retirement Operations and Service Center Implementation Manager to a full time role of providing project management, implementation support and other consultative functions for the Service Center; Ellen E. Lorenz, Director – Business Controls and Customer Service. Please join us in congratulating Stephanie, Richard, Robert, Mary and Ellen.