Author: Public Affairs
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Erick Melara: Healing words
Medical student Erick Melara (Cowell ’15, human biology) hosts Behind the White Coat, a podcast highlighting underrepresented and low-income people in the medical field.
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Psychology research shows ‘water cooler talk’ can have big benefits
In settings where people are working together on a task, making time for small talk allows for a newly-described behavior called “reciprocity in conversation,” which is associated with higher levels of task enjoyment.
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Extended time to use expanded paid administrative leave
In recognition of the extraordinary demands placed on our employees during this pandemic, President Drake has extended the expiration date of the Expanded Paid Administrative Leave from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
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Giving thanks as the holidays near
As the holiday season approaches, I want to extend my very best wishes to all in our campus community.
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Announcing 2020 Campus Elections
The Dean of Students Office is pleased to announce the 2021 Campus Elections process.
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Office of the President Plan for Jobs Protection during the Pandemic
Today, UC President Michael Drake communicated his plan for Jobs Protection during the Pandemic to minimize, to the extent feasible, layoffs associated with diminished revenues due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arts dean search
I write today to update you on our search for a new Dean of the Arts Division.
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Winter break reverting to Dec. 24 to Jan. 3
We very much appreciate the feedback we received from so many of you regarding UC Santa Cruz’s planned winter curtailment.
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Telecommuting workshop materials
Materials from a campus roundtable discussion on telecommuting
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Campuswide initiatives for 2020-21
Through this past summer, the campus leadership team discussed the challenges of the emerging budgetary environment and began to look for opportunities that could broaden access to our educational programs, improve our financial outlook, and advance the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes during uncertain and constrained budget times.
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Holiday travel and guidance to support a healthy Slug community
The holiday season is usually a time when our Slugs gather with family and friends, and many of us travel to spend time with loved ones. This year, as we face the COVID-19 pandemic, there are other serious considerations we must take into account.
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Update on community safety
UC Santa Cruz, like many universities and cities across the country, is in the midst of critically examining our structures so that we can address real concerns about policing, community safety, and the barriers to creating a sense of belonging for all in our campus community.