Campus Communications
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In Memoriam: Ellen Morrison
It is with great sadness that I write to tell you of the death of Ellen Morrison, Graduate Advisor in the Mathematics Department. Ellen died on Friday, July 10, following a short illness. Ellen’s first involvement with UCSC was as a student, having the distinction of being a member of Cowell College’s founding class of…
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Revised California State Income Tax Tables
As a result of the current state budget, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) recently issued revised personal income tax tables which increase personal income tax withholding applicable to earnings paid on or after January 1, 2009. The new rates represent a one quarter of one percent (.0025) increase in the old tax rates. For…
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Update on salary reductions, budget planning
In a budget update following the UC Board of Regents approval of a salary reduction plan Thursday, Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor David Kliger described actions the campus is taking to contend with a drastic loss of resources from the state.
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Chancellor Blumenthal describes budget impacts at Regents meeting
Speaking at today’s meeting of the UC Board of Regents, Chancellor George Blumenthal described the impact that two years of budget cuts are having on the UCSC campus.
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Heller Road repavement project is under way
Crews have begun major roadway repair work on Heller Road from the west entrance to College Eight. Work will include demolition of the existing road, conform grinding, grading, excavation, installation of a full roadway overlay, and road striping. The project’s estimated completion date is September 1. Two-way traffic control will be in place. Drivers should…
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President Yudof announces furlough proposal
In a letter and video to all UC faculty and academic and staff employees, President UC President Mark Yudof outlines the proposals for budget reduction strategies – including salary reductions or furloughs – that will be presented to the Board of Regents
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UC scientists warn governor on effects of state budget cuts
More than 300 UC scientists from all 10 campuses have sent a letter to the governor warning that the proposed cuts to UC’s budget will harm the future of science and technology in California and hurt the state’s economy.
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Update on budget planning actions
The fiscal challenges we face, including the likelihood of reductions in pay for UC employees, are weighing heavily on our campus community. I want to update you on the status of budget planning activities on our campus and system-wide. Later this week we expect details on the pay-reduction plan that UC’s Office of the President…
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2009-10 Parking and Program Renewals Underway
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is pleased to announce that on-line renewal of parking permits and Faculty/Staff Bus Passes is now underway for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Parking rates for the new year will remain the same for 90 percent of the campus population (those who purchase A, B, C, R, or Temporary permits). Rates…
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Office Name Change – Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Financial Aid Office name change
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Update from President Yudof on furloughs/salary reductions
In a letter today to the UC community, President Yudof reports that he has received thousands of comments regarding options under consideration for salary reductions and/or furloughs for UC faculty and staff. He includes some of the most frequently heard concerns and says he will consider them carefully before bringing a final proposal to the…