Author: Public Affairs
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Union calls off strike; tentative contract
The University of California and UC-AFT have reached a tentative deal, and the union has called off the strike.
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Expiring Scratch-off Permit Exchanges
TAPS is allowing all affiliates with scratch-off permits expiring 12/31/2021 to exchange their permits for new ones with a later expiration date.
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National award recognizes economics professor’s research for revealing outsized pandemic impacts on minority-owned businesses
Economics Professor Robert Fairlie recently received the Bradford-Osborne Research Award for a paper he released in August 2020 that showed minority-owned businesses were affected by pandemic-related closures at higher rates.
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Announced labor strike at UC campuses on Wednesday and Thursday
UC-AFT, the union that represents lecturers, has announced that it will be holding a systemwide labor strike at the nine undergraduate-serving UC campuses this Wednesday and Thursday, November 17 and 18.
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The fast and the generous
Generosity was out in force at UC Santa Cruz’s sixth-annual Giving Day, with 3,056 donors kicking in more than $629,414, which surpassed last year’s $600,000 figure. UC Santa Cruz students, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and alumni across the country participated.
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Title IX Office a critical support resource for those who’ve experienced sexual violence, harassment
UC Santa Cruz strives to be a safe and equitable place for students, staff, and faculty. The Title IX Office plays a critical role by fostering a campus climate in which members of our community are protected from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender-based harassment and discrimination.
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Kamaleswaran to serve as interim vice chancellor for Business and Administrative Services
I am pleased to announce that Biju Kamaleswaran, our Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Affairs and Campus Controller, has agreed to serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Services. His interim appointment takes effect Jan. 4, 2022, pending approval by the UC president.
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Thanksgiving Break Travel
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, there are several COVID-related precautions we would like you to be mindful of as you plan to visit with family and friends over the break.
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UC invites comments on proposed policy on abusive conduct, bullying in the workplace
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct/Bullying in the Workplace.
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Student action required – Instructions for Thanksgiving Break
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, there are several COVID-related precautions we would like you to be mindful of as you plan to visit with family and friends over the break.
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Additional student space for studying, private appointments
The increased use of video conferencing for healthcare appointments, group meetings, and remote/online instruction has underscored a need for more student space on campus.
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Review of proposed revisions to the Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment Policy
The UC Title IX Office has announced several proposed revisions to the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment to ensure compliance with a new state law and to better account for prohibited conduct in the clinical setting.