Campus Communications
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Q&A: Campus Provost Kliger discusses emerging academic plan
Earlier this quarter, Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor David Kliger completed his second full year on the job. During that time he has served Chancellors Denton and Blumenthal and provided important transitional support between their two administrations. With the current year approaching its final month, the campus provost discusses one priority that has remained…
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Another agreement is reached to improve campus wages
I was very pleased to learn that UC and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) reached an agreement last week to increase the wages of service and patient care employees earning less than $40,000 per year. The pact affects approximately 14,300 employees systemwide, which includes about 500 employees at UCSC. The…
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CruzPay Phase 2 Plans
We are pleased to inform you of the plans for Phase 2 of the CruzPay project. CruzPay, the Enterprise Time and Attendance System on the UCSC campus, was implemented in August 2006 with nearly 1600 Staff employees using CruzPay to report time worked and leave taken. We are now embarking on the next phase which…
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Campus Sustainability Assessment
I am pleased to announce the commencement of UCSC’s first Campus Sustainability Assessment, an undertaking that will be a vital component of our University’s continued efforts in stewardship of our unique campus, environment, and community. The Assessment is planned as a centerpiece of an ongoing collaborative effort involving students, faculty, and staff members working toward…
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Annual Call–Performance Appraisals/Performance Management Program
I write to announce the annual call for performance appraisals. Performance appraisals are required annually for all career employees and are an essential component of a successful performance management program. I ask for your full participation in making this a record year in the performance appraisal completion rate for each division. As we have all…
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Three major events on campus on Tuesday, May 22
Tuesday will be an especially busy–and stimulating–day on the UCSC campus, as three major events are taking place in the afternoon and early evening. All three of these events are free and open to the public. Please use campus shuttles and buses to the extent possible to attend any or all of these activities. Thank…
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Staff “Brown Bag” Postponed
The Staff “Brown Bag” meeting with Acting Chancellor Blumenthal, scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, has been postponed until early July. The chancellor is unable to attend that day due to unforeseen circumstances. As soon as a date, time, and location of the July “brown bag” meeting with staff are known, a message will share those…
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Clean Air Month and Bike to Work Week 2007
I am writing to invite all students, staff, and faculty to participate in celebrating Clean Air Month and Bike To Work/School Week this month. UC Santa Cruz has a long tradition of concern and action regarding local and global environmental issues. Recent media attention toward regional traffic congestion, rising fossil fuel costs, and the impacts…
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Employees required to complete ‘ethics briefing’ by June 15
During the week of May 7, many UCSC Academic & Staff employees were scheduled to receive an email from ethics@ucsc.edu reminding them to complete a 30 minute on-line Ethics Briefing. The purpose of this briefing is to familiarize all UC employees with the Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct, which the Regents…
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Astronomer Garth Illingworth testifies on Capitol Hill
Garth Illingworth, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, testified before a congressional subcommittee last week at a hearing on NASA’s space science programs.
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New UCOP labor data doesn’t impact UCSC’s wage proposals
UC’s Office of the President late last week provided the 10-campus UC system with a written update regarding ongoing negotiations with AFSCME over salary increases for lower-paid employees. The message, which may be viewed here, presented labor-market information compiled by UCOP that places custodian wages at UCSC above the current market average. This new information…
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Message from Vice Provost, Larry Merkley – CruzMail Update
I write to update you on recent developments regarding our CruzMail email system. Over the last six months, many of you have experienced significant email disruptions. In my view, these email disruptions are simply unacceptable. Personally and on behalf of the ITS Division, I apologize and thank you for your patience and understanding. I’d like…