Finance, Operations and Administration
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Notice of open comment period: policy on International Travel
The purpose of this proposed new policy is to implement practices designed to reduce personal and institutional risk while furthering the university’s mission.
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UC Santa Cruz earns multiple awards for sustainability excellence
UC Santa Cruz ranked No. 6 Green College by Princeton Review and 10th in Zero Waste Campuses, as developed by the Post Landfill Action Network (PLAN).
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Enter to win $75! Complete the fall transportation survey today
Please take about 10 minutes to complete the fall 2025 transportation survey to help us improve our programs and services.
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UC Santa Cruz is giving fallen redwoods a second life
Thanks to an on-site milling program, downed redwood trees are transformed into benches, picnic tables, and other long-lasting fixtures, keeping the wood and its story on campus.
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Building a more reliable power future
The campus has taken important steps to strengthen power resiliency and reduce the disruption that unexpected outages can cause.
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Budget update: Progress and planning for the year ahead
UC Santa Cruz has made significant gains toward closing its budget gap and building a stronger financial foundation. That effort continues this year, as the campus focuses on increasing revenue, controlling costs, and planning for long-term success
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UCSC Police Department achieves international accreditation for excellence
The department’s accreditation marks an important milestone, highlighting priorities of accountability, service, and community partnership.
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Construction starting on UCSC housing collaboration with Cabrillo College
The project is one of several under construction and in the pipeline that support UC Santa Cruz’s ambitious plan to provide more than 40 percent additional student housing by 2035.
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CruzBuy Enhancements Launch August 4 to Streamline Campus Procure-to-Pay Process
The enhancements are part of a broader effort to modernize the university’s procure-to-pay processes, improve operational efficiency, and reduce administrative burden across campus departments.
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Notice of new policy: Interim Major Events
The Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration has launched a new Interim Major Events policy—effective for all events on or after September 1, 2025—that expands and replaces the previous student-focused policy to better coordinate large campus gatherings through a centralized planning website, event calendar, and updated approval process.