Join us for a review of fiscal close practices and procedures, including Fiscal close calendar Journals Invoices and p-card orders Accruals and deferrals Business travel & entertainment Cost transfers Open commitments Requisitions Encumbrances Budget office topics Advance registration is not necessary. For questions, contact BRC-CAAP@ucop.edu.…

The UC Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Initiative will present its key findings from the initiative’s first report, “La Lucha Sigue: The Role of the University of California as a Hispanic-Serving Research Institution.” Panelists will discuss UC’s unique role as a research-intensive, public HSI system in the…

Please join UCOP’s Native American, Indigenous and Pacific Islander Staff Association on May 5, 2021 for a presentation and Q&A about decolonizing history and knowledge production by Dr. Stephen Acabado, associate professor of Anthropology at UCLA. Presentation description: Historical narratives describe Philippine Cordillerans as isolated…

Join us for a review of fiscal close practices and procedures, including Fiscal close calendar Journals Invoices and p-card orders Accruals and deferrals Business travel & entertainment Cost transfers Open commitments Requisitions Encumbrances Budget office topics Advance registration is not necessary. For questions, contact BRC-CAAP@ucop.edu.…

Less stress. Enhanced awareness and focus. Improved health. These are some of the benefits shown in research studies on mindfulness. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to both reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques.

Professor Beth Rose Middleton will present her research on Native environmental policy and Native activism for site protection. She will also discuss her training of graduate students in applying participatory action research on contemporary land claims in California. This webinar, hosted by the UC Council…

In this 2 part class, you will learn to develop persuasive, dynamic slide show presentations which combine graphics, text, and animation effects to maximize the impact of the information you want to convey. To get the most out of this class, attendees should bring their…

In this instructor led training on the new Staff Talent Evaluation Process (STEP), we will expand on the materials presented in the 3 ecourses by going into detail on the first stage of STEP called Define Criteria. You will practice writing goals, review strategies for…

Understanding Your Conflict Resolution Style In this workshop participants will learn about 5 conflict resolution styles; and, when and how to use them to reach their goals, enhance their relationships and improve their performance at work. Using the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Style Model, workshop participants will:…

In this 2 part class, you will learn to develop persuasive, dynamic slide show presentations which combine graphics, text, and animation effects to maximize the impact of the information you want to convey. To get the most out of this class, attendees should bring their…

In this workshop, you will learn powerful techniques that can help you save significant time, better manipulate and format documents, present information in a compelling way, and collaborate with others more effectively.

OPSA and the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) present a conversation with Dr. Paula Trejo-Phillips, a counselor for the UCOP and UCSF FASPs. Dr. Trejo-Phillips will share tips on managing anxiety and transitions, then lead us through a mindfulness practice. We will explore overwhelm, contributing…

Chiefs of staff help to ensure that the chief executive is carrying out the strategic objectives of the institution in alignment with its mission and values. The chief of staff serves as executive advisor and confidant to a chief executive, working behind the scenes and…

Please join UCOP’s Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) for a presentation and Q&A about the People Power Movement by Dr. Lisandro E. Claudio, assistant professor of South & Southeast Asian Studies at UC Berkeley. Professor Claudio will provide a historical research perspective about the…

Job stress can be all-consuming — but it doesn't have to be. Find ways to identify your triggers, keep perspective, learn helpful strategies, and know when to seek help.

This highly interactive online live workshop is designed to help remote teams overcome traditional and new challenges, leveraging the latest research in mindfulness and emotional intelligence along with the latest technologies, tools, and collaboration practices to maximize team performance and achieve crucial team goals.

May 20 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee is hosting a webinar to show us what we can do to promote accessibility at UC. This fast-paced event will include 15-minute sessions on a variety of topics, including: An empathy session…

Cybersecurity is a key issue for us in our private lives — think identity theft — and at the national scale — such as federal elections. For scientists in academic & commercial labs, threats include IP theft, ransomware, and hacktivism. Where are we vulnerable to…

Please note that as of May 21, 2021, this event has been postponed.   The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) welcomes Shonté Thomas, M. Ed., associate dean of students for UC Riverside’s Ethnic & Gender Centers (E&Gs) and a leader in the…

The People Leaders Forum is a monthly opportunity for people managers to connect with one another to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. The upcoming People Leaders Forum…

OPSA & Local HR present, “What is the Ombuds Office?” Learn about the purpose and function of the Ombuds Office (OO) and meet UCOP’s Ombudsperson, Bodi Regan, from UC Berkeley. We’ll give an overview of the of the OO and role of the Ombudsperson, as…

The Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services (ECAS) welcomes Jim LeBrecht, co-director and co-producer of Oscar-nominated “Crip Camp.” The author, disability advocate and filmmaker will share his perspective on disability rights and the importance of disability-related education.

NOTE: This is the part 2 of a 2 part class As a continuation of the Microaggressions 1 training, this session will further develop the participant’s understanding of how to respond to microaggressions in the workplace. In this second session, participants will: Discuss when and…

The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) presents Alison King, LCSW, for “Adjusting to the New Normal:  Resilience, Endurance, and Whole Person Self-Care.” Learn concrete ways to build resilience and endurance, with a focus on the whole self, to create more consistent…