The first brown bag is Monday, April 16 and will include a discussion on the survey findings, and provide an opportunity to receive additional staff feedback through instant polling.

You can submit a question for Thera Kalmijn, executive director of UCOP Operations, in advance by emailing the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee by Monday, April 16.

The annual performance evaluation process is a good reminder to make professional development a priority, and we have programs, courses and tools to help.

Strategies for self-care will be shared during Wednesday's brown bag, which focuses on the challenges of caring for an older adult, the caregiver-care receiver relationship, expectations of you and more.

If you missed the March brown bag on UC Scout, another opportunity to learn about the program is coming this month.

The lobby screens will be updated monthly with the latest news and upcoming events.

The brown bags will include a discussion on the survey findings, current and upcoming projects and initiatives in response to both the 2015 and 2017 survey, and provide an opportunity to receive additional staff feedback through instant polling.

“This program has so much value – as women develop more confidence in their professional skills, they’re open to all of the possibilities for their careers at UC," said Larisa Kure, a 2017 graduate.

You can submit a question in advance for Executive Director of Local Human Resources Nancy Pluzdrak by emailing it to the OP Staff Assembly by the end of the day Tuesday, April 3.