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Personal staff travel is eligible for great UC coverage, rates

Did you know that UC has a travel insurance program that offers convenient coverage and competitive rates for staff personal travel outside the United States?


Comments invited on revisions to UC compensation policy

UC is proposing revisions to Staff Policy 30, Compensation, which applies to staff in the professional and support staff and manager and senior professionals groups.


Regis Kelly

Regis Kelly appointed new advisor on UC innovation

Kelly, director of the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) and a UCSF professor emeritus, will be President Napolitano's senior advisor on innovation and entrepreneurship, effective Dec. 1.


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Regents approve long-term stability plan for tuition and financial aid

The Regents last week approved a plan for low, predictable tuition that, with modest state funds, would allow UC to enroll more California students, maintain the university's strong financial aid program and invest in educational quality.


Open Enrollment 2015

Act now: Open Enrollment closes on Nov. 25

Open Enrollment 2015 closes at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 25. Even if you aren't considering changing your medical plan, make the most of your benefits by taking a moment to review what's new.


Reports to regents on Working Smarter savings and UCRP performance

At last week's meeting of the UC Board of Regents, UCOP leadership presented reports on UC's Working Smarter program and recent performance of the UC Retirement Plan.


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Play with your food: Deadline extended in UC’s photo collage contest

You're invited to create a collage with whimsical food imagery and submit it to UC’s Produce Collage Contest by Nov. 30. It's all part of UCOP's updated Power of Public website.


UC Regents to consider new long-term stability plan for tuition and financial aid

The UC Regents announced that it will consider a new five-year plan for low, predictable tuition that will provide funding for increased access for California students, financial aid and educational quality.


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UC Office of Procurement wins 2014 innovation award for P200

UC's Office of Procurement has received a 2014 SuperNova Award from Constellation Research, which recognizes businesses for implementing innovative technologies.


Risky Business: Click-throughs and You, Tuesday, Nov. 18

If you're confused about click-through agreements, join Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services for a webinar on the risks and appropriate choices of interacting with them, on Nov. 18.


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From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe: UC research spans the globe

From addressing the Ebola outbreak in Africa to exploring aquatic environments in Antarctica, University of California researchers span the globe to serve the public and create new knowledge.


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New training courses available for managers and supervisors

UC has just released several new online courses, including UC Performance Management and Hiring for Success, which you can access through the UC Learning Center.