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UCOP guests must be pre-registered at iVisitor

iVisitor is a quick and easy way to allow visitor access to the Franklin building. Users may access iVisitor from the Building Services home page by clicking on the iVisitor link. To use the online security tool, you need to obtain a user name and password from building services. If you don’t already have one, request it at: buildingservices.ucop.edu


Use or lose furlough time by August 31

Furlough time is not like vacation time or comp time that can be banked for later use or is paid out upon separation from the University. Furlough time may not be carried over after the systemwide furlough program ends August 31, 2010, so be sure to use your time before it’s too late.


Spotlight: Regents pledge diversity action

The UC Regents vowed to take responsibility for stamping out intolerance. Read more.


Online tool: dealing with angry people

UC's Learning Center has a new online presentation on how to deal with angry people. View the 10-minute presentation at UC Learning Center . Search for "angry people” and click the green start button. Questions? Contact Tacy Trowbridge at 510-987-0673 or tacy.trowbridge@ucop.edu


Spotlight: Task Force to present pension and benefit options

Hear about the possible options for pension and retire health benefits at a forum Wednesday, March 31, from 1-3 p.m. in the Kaiser Auditorium. Learn more.


UC in the news: Sustainability policy cuts carbon footprint, saves energy

UC's systemwide sustainability policy includes mandates on energy efficiency, use of renewable resources, recycling, water reducation, environmentally-friendly construction methods and campus food service guidelines.


UC Commission on the Future receives first round of ideas

Five working groups offered strategies aimed at ensuring access, affordability and excellence in instruction, research and public service amid ongoing financial challenges.All of the recommendations are posted at the UC Commission on the Future website, to ensure public accessibility.


Tune in for March 24 Regents discussion of campus intolerance

UCOP will provide live streaming video March 24 at 8:30 a.m. as the Regents discuss UC's response to recent incidents of campus intolerance. Tune in: http://www.ustream.tv/regentsmeeting


New coaching toolkit for supervisors

The UC Learning Center is now offering an online resouce for supervisors. The Day-to-Day Coaching toolkit helps supervisors identify and take advantage of in-the-moment coaching opportunities. Use employees' current assignments and responsibilities to develop the skills they need.


10-Second Bio: Steve Ong

I love woodworking and I’ve built my cabinets and created many items in my house.


In Profile: Susan Thomas, retired senior counsel

Come hear about her remarkable 30-year career at the Women We Admire event March 31, at noon in 5320, Franklin.


Spotlight: State Government Relations

This year promises to be an especially busy one for State Government Relations, as it drives UC’s efforts to secure the funding necessary to preserve access and quality.