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Financial Wellness Survey

March 2, 2017
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies has formed a Financial Wellness workgroup to review current systemwide and location offerings, research best practices and make recommendations to the UC Office of the President regarding possible enhancements. Please complete a survey to assist in assessing...

In Case You Missed It: Webcast on Mandatory Training

March 2, 2017
Staff and faculty members who missed this week’s webcast, “Linking Mandatory Training to Performance Appraisal, Merit Pay” can view the recording at their convenience. Read more about this recent webcast as well as previous ones here.

Deadline Approaching for Diversity, Equity Grant Proposals

February 15, 2017
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant program is accepting proposals for projects that help UC Merced cultivate an inclusive and equitable community. Selected grants can receive funding up to $5,000 for one year. More information on submitting proposals can be found here.

Campus Announces Changes to Planning and Budget Division

February 15, 2017
Campus leadership recently announced two key appointments and one departure from the Division of Planning and Budget. Learn more.

UC Creates Immigration Information Website

February 15, 2017
The University of California Office of the President has put together a new systemwide website that provides news, resources and support for those affected by President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration, including ones that could affect students. The website is now live.

Traffic Message Boards Enhance Communication Efforts

February 15, 2017
The UC Merced Police Department has added two portable, trailer-mounted, LED message boards — typically seen at construction sites along freeways — as another means to communicate information to the campus and local community. The electronic boards are an effective way of...

United Way Campaign Ends Friday; Donate Today

February 15, 2017
UC Merced's annual United Way campaign wraps up on Friday (Feb. 17), and so far, staff members have done as they always do and pitched in! But if you haven’t pledged yet, you can still do so. More info here.

Relatives' Eligibility for Health Benefits Being Reverified

February 15, 2017
In April, Secova Inc., working with the University of California’s Human Resources office, will begin contacting certain employees and retirees to reverify the eligibility of some dependents for health and welfare benefits. If you are selected as part of this reverification process, Secova...

Ambassadors Sought for New Employee Program

February 15, 2017
UC Merced's Human Resources is changing the way new employees are brought aboard when they join the campus, and departmental representatives will be sought to serve as ambassadors for the new program when it launches in May. Information on the program and applications can be found in the...

Staff, Faculty Selected for Systemwide Women’s Initiative for Professional Development

February 15, 2017
The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CACSW) recently announced the UC Merced cohort selected to participate in the University of California Women’s Initiative for Professional Development. The initiative, now in its second year, is an experiential program...

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