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2013

UC to webcast a Global Food Forum that addresses the challenges of feeding the world
April 3, 2013

President Yudof to end his tenure in August
January 18, 2013

Sustainability savings add up: $91M and counting
January 15, 2013

UC to get modest boost from state budget
January 10, 2013

How the 2013 Federal Income Tax rates affect you
January 7, 2013

 

2012

Advisory committee named for UC Riverside chancellor search
December 21, 2012

UC senior vice president announces decision on new UC monogram
December 14, 2012

How UC is handling federal income tax rates for January paychecks
December 13, 2012

Regents approve appointment of Nicholas B. Dirks as UC Berkeley chancellor
November 27, 2012

Regents approve appointment of Jane Close Conoley as UC Riverside acting chancellor
November 27, 2012

Jerry Brown tells University of California to 'get more grounded'
November 15, 2012 - Sacremento Bee

Social Security tax rate to revert to 6.2 percent in January
November 15, 2012

After Proposition 30 victory, UC confirms no midyear tuition hike
November 8, 2012

UC President Mark G. Yudof selects Nicholas B. Dirks as UC Berkeley chancellor
November 8, 2012

A letter from President Yudof and UC Chancellors about Proposition 30

November 7, 2012

President Yudof answers top questions from Nov. 2 web chat
November 5, 2012

University purchases building in Riverside to house the UCPath center
November 6, 2012

Campus climate survey website launched
October 23, 2012

A message from VP Duckett regarding impact of state pension reform proposal on UC employees
August 29, 2012

Post-career volunteers extend their generosity to UC
August 16, 2012

Dozens of UC staff, faculty, alumni take part in Olympics
August 13, 2012

Courtesy employee notice regarding annual systemwide payroll disclosure
August 9, 2012

UC names winners for technology innovation awards
August 8, 2012

UC submits brief in support of University of Texas at Austin in case before United States Supreme Court
August 13, 2012

UC hospitals rank among nation's best
July 17, 2012

Green efforts lauded at sustainability conference
July 17, 2012

You have access to the ARAG Legal Plan's education center, even if you aren't enrolled in this benefit.
July 30, 2012

Employee Reduction in Time program, Supplement to Military Pay policy renewed
July 3, 2012

Statement from President Yudof on UC funding in state budget legislation
June 29, 2012

Chancellor Blumenthal named outstanding leader by staff
June 19, 2012

Task force seeks more inclusion from LGBT community
June 11, 2012

Family member verification strengthens UC Benefits, saves money
June 19. 2012

UCLA's Aimée Dorr to serve as provost for UC system
June 19, 2012

Employee review open for Employee Reduction in Time, Supplement to Military Pay renewal proposals
May 30, 2012

UC Makes changes to ICC fund
May 22, 2012

Kathy Barton of UC Riverside named Staff Advisor-designate
May 16, 2012

Deadline extended for public comment on report about campus protests
May 18, 2012

Complete StayWell health assessment by June 15 to earn gift card
May 22, 2012

Regents clarify provisions for operation of UC Retirement Plan new tier
May 16, 2012

Regents call on lawmakers to re-invest in higher education
May 16, 2012

Regents approve terms of appointment of Pradeep K. Khosla as UC San Diego chancellor
May 16, 2012

May 17 is deadline for Family Member Eligibility Verification
May 8, 2012

UC Riverside to host service center for HR, payroll
May 3, 2012

An important message from President Yudof to the UC community about State support for the University
[May 9, 2012]

President announces selection for UC San Diego chancellor
[May 3, 2012]

Ten Questions About UC's Family Member Eligibility Verification Project
[April 30, 2012]

Statement of University of California President Mark G. Yudof on the release of the Task Force report on the November pepper-spray incident at UC Davis
[April 11, 2012]

Family member eligibility verification documentation due May 17
[April 9 2012]

UC aims to resume ScholarShare payroll deductions in April
[April 5, 2012]

University of California Public Notice Process under HEERA (UC Lecturers)
[April 3, 2012]

University of California Public Notice Process under HEERA UC (UC-AFT)
[April 2, 2012]

Regents discuss tentative multi-year funding plan
[March 29, 2011]

Family member eligibility verification requests in the mail
[March 22, 2012]

University of California Public notice Process under HEERA UCSC (IAFF)
[March 22, 2012]

University of California Public Notice Process under HEERA UCSF (SFBCTC)
[March 13, 2012]

The March issue of Our University newsletter for faculty and staff has news for you.

Open letter to the UC community from President Yudof in response to recent incidents of intolerance
[March 8, 2012]

Miss the the March 2nd webchat with President Yudof? View the recording or read the transcript
[March 6, 2012]

Learn about the new retirement review online tool to help you plan for retirement
[March 2, 2012]

Application period for Staff Advisor to Regents now open
[January 17, 2012]

President Yudof announces UC to to be tobacco-free by 2014
[January 12, 2012]

New website makes searching all UC jobs easy
[January 11, 2012]

Reduced payroll tax being implemented throughout January
[January 6, 2012]

UC statement on Gov. Brown's budget proposal
[January 5, 2012]

New program helps UC employees ease into retirement
[January 4, 2012]

 

2011

Faculty, staff and visitors required to sign patent amendment
[November 18, 2011]

Faculty, staff & retirees will need to prove health care eligibility for dependents
[November 18, 2011]

2012 Annual Contribution Limits for 403(b) and 457(b) Plans Increasing
[November 14, 2011]

Employee ScholarShare contributions temporarily suspended
[November 9, 2011]

Sign up to receive electronic W-2s
[October 31, 2011]

UC Conflict of Interest Code Amendments, Written Comment Period
[October 31, 2011]

UC, AFSCME reach agreement on wages, benefits
[October 11, 2011]

UC nears deal with lecturers
[October 11, 2011]

Librarians' union approves new contract
[October 11, 2011]

UC leaders: 'It Gets Better'

yudof clip

University of California President Mark G. Yudof and Board of Regents Chair Sherry Lansing have joined the It Gets Better campaign, posting a YouTube video that reaches out to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.

[September 22, 2011]

Fall is a good time to check your Flexible Spending Account balance
[September 20, 2011]

UC financial education classes teach basics of investing
[September 20, 2011]

Do you have enough life insurance?
[September 20, 2011]

President Yudof's letter to chancellors about merit-based salary increases
[August 17, 2011]

Employees invited to comment on proposed revision to layoff policy
[July 29, 2011]

UCRP, UC-PERS Plus 5 Plan cost- of-living adjustments announced
[July 7, 2011]

UC staff elected to retirement system advisory board
[June 23, 2011]

UCRS Advisory Board Election
[March 23, 2011]

Health Net Security Breach Update
[March 18, 2011]

Retirees can now view 2010 tax statements online
[January 31, 2011]

Statement on executive pension benefits
[January 5, 2011]

 

2010

Winter Holiday Hours
[December 22, 2010]

A holiday message from President Yudof
[December 15, 2010]

Sign up for electronic W-2's
[November 30, 2010]

START program will end in December
[October 20, 2010]

President Yudof’s letter to faculty and staff regarding PEB Task Force recommendations concerning retirement benefits - (Downloadable PDF)
[August 26, 2010]

Annual Larry L. Sautter awards highlight campus IT achievements
[July 25, 2010]

University of California Public Notice Process under HEERA (UCI Skilled Crafts)
[July 7, 2010]

A Video Message from President Yudof on the Revised State Budget (PDF Transcript)
[June 17, 2010]

New Absence from Work policy effective June 1st
[June 1, 2010]

Statement regarding California Nurses Association's announced June 10 strike against UC
[May 28, 2010]

Penelope Herbert of UC Davis Health System named Staff Advisor-designate
[May 19, 2010]

Annual UCRP COLA announced
[April 5, 2010]

Online guide to UC's financial education classes launches
[April 1, 2010]

Health care reform changes to UC plans likely in 2011
[March 29, 2010]

Take advantage of the retirement savings education program
[February 11th, 2010]

UC proposes use of sick leave for baby bonding
[February 1, 2010]

An important letter from President Yudof regarding the Governor’s State of the State address
[January 6, 2010]

2009

Notice Regarding Direct Deposits to Foreign Banks
[December 2, 2009]

Open Enrollment: UC Continues Investment in Employee Health Benefits
[October 19, 2009]
View 2010 Employee Medical Plan Rates

Letter to UC from Chairman Gould and President Yudof Regarding Feedback to the Commission on the Future
[October 15, 2009]

Post-Employment Benefits Task Force Forums Now Scheduled
[October 14, 2009]

Notice to All Direct Deposit Payroll Recipients
[September 21, 2009]

UC Riverside Trades Union Agrees to Furloughs
[August 27, 2009]

UC Reaches Contract Agreement with Police Union on Limited-subject Employment Contract
[August 27, 2009]

UC Compensation Task Force Hears Progress Reports
[August 14, 2009]

UC President Calls for Shared Sacrifice, Innovation
[July 29, 2009]

July Issue of Our University Now Available
[July 29, 2009]

Health FSA Cards May No Longer Work At Some Retailers
UC employees who use the Health Flexible Spending Account card to pay for prescriptions and other healthcare products may find their cards no longer work at some retailers.
[July 27, 2009]

July HRB Briefing Now Available
[July 20, 2009]

UC President Appoints Juliann Martinez as 2009-2011 Staff Advisor-Designate to Regents
[July 7, 2009]

New Round of Retirement Readiness Workshops
This summer (July-September), UC again is sponsoring several retirement education workshops conducted by Fidelity Retirement Services. The workshops include accessing your account, enrolling in the UC Retirement Saving Program, determining investment strategy, achieving a sound retirement, and "Quarterly Market Perspective."
[June 30, 2009]

Taxpayers Should Review California Withholding Allowances to Avoid Under Withholding
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) advises taxpayers to plan ahead for changes to the state's personal income tax rates and exemption credits for the 2009 calendar year.
[June 26, 2009]

President Yudof Names Post-Employment Benefits Task Force
[June 12, 2009]

Budget Update from President Yudof
[May 26, 2009]

UC President Mark G. Yudof Statement on Special Election's Impact on UC's Budget
[May 21, 2009]

UC President Cites Serious Consequences of Revised State Budget Scenarios
[May 15, 2009]

Update on Planning for Possible Furloughs, Pay Cuts
[May 6, 2009]

UC Provides Swine Flu Update
[April 30, 2009]

UC Budget Myths and Facts
[en Español]
[April 10, 2009]

President Yudof Statement On Employee Furloughs
[en Español]
[April 7, 2009]

New Round of Retirement Readiness Workshops
UC this spring (April-June) is sponsoring several retirement education workshops conducted by Fidelity Retirement Services. In addition to sessions on accessing your account, enrolling in the UC Retirement Saving Program, determining investment strategy, and achieving a sound retirement, the series includes a special workshop, "Remaining Confident in a Volatile Market."
[April 1, 2009]

UC Pursues Cost-Saving Measures to Address Budget Challenge
[March 19, 2009]

Economic Stimulus Bill Brings Tax Changes
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("Recovery Act"), which was signed into law on February 17, 2009, includes changes in income tax withholding and other items that may affect your paycheck.
[March 11, 2009]

START Program Modified to Allow 5% Reduction in Time
[February 20, 2009]

State Budget Contains $115 Million in New Cuts for UC
[February 20, 2009]

New Policy for Re-employment of UC Retirees Now Effective
To ensure the effectiveness of the University of California's practices regarding the reemployment of retirees, the University has enacted a new policy for retired UC employees who return to UC in staff or Senior Management Group (SMG) positions.
[February 6, 2009]

UC Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Nurses' Union
[January 30, 2009]

UC Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Service Employees' Union
[January 28, 2009]

CONEXIS FSA Website Now Updated
In response to UC employee problems accessing the CONEXIS website for the new Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), CONEXIS has updated the website to support additional browsers.
[January 27, 2009]

CUE Members Opt In to StayWell Benefits
The University and the Clerical and Allied Services Unit represented by CUE ("CX") have agreed that CUE's members will have access to StayWell—the University's wellness program—effective March 2, 2009.
[January 16, 2009]

Electronic W-2s Available Soon
UC employees who recently signed up to receive their W-2 forms electronically will be notified via email when the electronic W-2s are available. The target date is January 22, 2009.
[January 16, 2009]

UC Regents Approve Plans to Trim Enrollment, Freeze SMG Pay
[January 15, 2009]

University of California Public Notice Process for Postdoctoral Scholars Unit Negotiations
[January 14, 2009]

Applications for Staff Advisor to The Regents Now Being Accepted
[January 12, 2009]

Regents to Consider SMG Pay Freeze, Enrollment Limits
The UC Regents will meet on January 14 to consider plans to trim enrollment and freeze senior management pay in response to the state budget challenge.
Message from President Yudof to UC Employees
[January 9, 2009]

CAP Account Distribution to Non-Vested Inactive UCRP Members
[January 7, 2009]

Focus on Your Future -- Retirement Readiness Workshops
UC again this quarter (January-March) is sponsoring several retirement education workshops conducted by Fidelity Retirement Services. The series includes a special workshop, "Remaining Confident in a Volatile Market. " See descriptions of the workshops and the schedule of sessions at each UC location.
[January 5, 2009]

UC President Mark Yudof Issues Statement on State Budget Proposal
[January 7, 2009]


2008

Winter Holiday Hours
[December 22, 2008]

A Message from John Cammidge, Acting Associate Vice President--Human Resources and Benefits, Regarding Southern California Fires
[November 19, 2008]

Sign Up Now for Electronic W-2
It's not too early to start planning for tax season! To receive your Form W-2 electronically, sign up now on At Your Service.
[November 10, 2008]

Information about the Impact of Proposition 8 on UC Benefits
Although the passage of Proposition 8 amends the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriage, the passage of Proposition 8 has no effect on UC-sponsored benefits.
[November 7, 2008]

UC Weathers Economic Storms
Katie Lapp, executive vice president for business operations, answers questions about how UC is dealing with declines in the stock market and California's budget deficit.
[November 6, 2008]

Governor's Mid-year Cuts Include New Reduction for UC
[November 6, 2008]

Information For UC Employees About 2008-09 Systemwide Salary Increases [en Español]
[October 22, 2008]

Website Features Resources on UC Restructuring Initiatives

Regents Approve Final Budget for 2008-09
[October 21, 2008]

UC Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Patient Care Employees' Union [en Español]
[October 20, 2008]

Governor Signs 2008-09 State Budget;
UC Funding Stays Flat

[September 23, 2008]

Human Resources Leader to Leave UC
[September 5, 2008]

HRB Briefing Newsletter Now Available Electronically
[July 17, 2008]

UC Statement Regarding AFSCME Strike
[July 14, 2008]

Court Issues Restraining Order Against Strike; UC Calls on AFSCME to Settle Negotiations
[July 11, 2008]

New START Program Now Available
In order to help UC cope with anticipated budget cuts, the University is implementing a new Staff and Academic Reduction in Time (START) Program, a temporary voluntary time reduction program, to achieve salary savings.
[June 20, 2008]

IRS Notice On Spreading Salary Payments Not Applicable to UC Faculty
A recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notice addressing teachers who work 9 months but are offered the option to be paid over 9 or 12 months does not apply to University of California faculty, according to a legal opinion from the University s outside tax counsel.
[June 18, 2008]

Wyatt R. Hume to Step Down as UC Provost
[June 17, 2008]

Welcome Message from President Yudof
[June 16, 2008]

UBH Transition-of-Care Benefit Ends June 30
[June 2, 2008]

Update on UC-AFSCME Contract Negotiations
[June 2, 2008]

UC & AFSCME to Resume Bargaining; No Strike to Occur
[May 29, 2008]

Staff Advisor-designate to the Regents Named
[May 21, 2008]

UC Proposes New START Program
In order to help UC cope with anticipated budget cuts, the University is proposing to implement a new Staff and Academic Reduction in Time (START) Program, a temporary voluntary time reduction personnel program, to achieve salary savings.
[May 7, 2008]

New Public Education Effort Aims to Build Understanding of UC's Impacts on California
[May 1, 2008]

Mark G. Yudof Appointed 19th University of California President
[April 16, 2008]

University of California Public Notice of Clerical Unit Successor Negotiations
[April 15, 2008]

FITSCo is Now Fidelity Retirement Services
On April 1, FITSCo changed its name to Fidelity Retirement Services. The new name better reflects the services provided by UC’s master recordkeeper.
[April 1, 2008]

UCRP Asset Transfer to LLNS Defined Benefit Plan Completed
[April 1, 2008]

Blue Cross Changes Name
Starting April 1, Blue Cross of California will be renamed Anthem Blue Cross.
[April 1, 2008]

Proposed Streamlining of UCOP Would Cut Spending 20 Percent, Reduce Work Force
[March 20, 2008]

Electronic W-2 Forms Now Available for Viewing
W-2 forms are now available to all UC employees who signed up to receive the form electronically.
[January 24, 2008]

Electronic W-2 Forms Available Soon
UC employees who recently signed up to receive their W-2 forms electronically will be notified via email when the electronic W-2s are available. The target date is January 22, 2008.
[January 16, 2008]

Governor's Budget Proposes Cuts to Address Deficit
[January 11, 2008]


2007

Survey—Financial Education Topics
Saving for retirement, investment decisions, creating a budget, estate planning. Are you interested in these and other topics for future UC financial education seminars? A brief online survey. [December 21, 2007]

Sign Up Now to Receive W-2 Electronically
The time is approaching for Form W-2 to be sent to UC employees. If you would like to receive your W-2 form electronically, sign up by January 14, 2008.
[December 21, 2007]

Regents Approve 2008-09 Budget Proposal

Policymaker Ensures Healthy Employees and Retirees, Better Benefits
A profile of Mark Esteban, who managed the medical plan changes for Open Enrollment, may interest retirees. It first appeared in the employee newsletter HR/B Briefing.
[November 9, 2007]

Enrollment Runs Until Midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 27
Faculty and staff have until Tuesday, November 27, to visit the Open Enrollment website to consider UC health and welfare benefit plan changes they may want to make for 2008.
[November 8, 2007]

HR/Briefing is Now Available Online.
[November 5, 2007]

Announcing UC Open Enrollment for 2008
Open Enrollment for UC health and welfare benefits plans runs from November 1 to November 27, but you can begin today to think about and plan actions you may want to take by visiting Open Enrollment 2008 website.

Updated Message from Judith W. Boyette, Associate Vice President--Human Resources and Benefits, Regarding Southern California Fires [October 30, 2007]

Statement from President Dynes on Southern California Fires
[October 24, 2007]

New Vendor Named for Business Travel Accident Insurance
Effective October 1, 2007, the University has changed the Business Travel Accident insurance to ACE USA.
[October 23, 2007]

Upgraded UC Credit Rating Reflects Strong Financial Performance, Operational Efficiencies, Innovative Strategies
[October 8, 2007]

Good News for UC Employees about 2007-08 Salaries and Benefits
UC will have a 5 percent funding pool for employee salary increases and benefit cost increases - up from 4 percent last year - and increases in 2008 employee medical plan premiums are limited while plan benefits are preserved or enhanced.
[September 17, 2007]

At Your Service Online Sign-In Security Implemented
As part of continuing efforts to promote security and to safeguard personal information on At Your Service Online (AYSO), the Sign In page has been modified to accept a Username only. Employees' and retirees' Social Security numbers will no longer be allowed for sign in.
[August 28, 2007]

UC Announces Medical Plan Selections for 2008
Earlier this year, UC put its medical plans out to bid in order to explore new options for sustaining quality benefits at competitive prices. UC recently announced the winning bidders and is in the process of finalizing rates and plan information.
[August 24, 2007]

Governor Signs 2007-08 State Budget
[August 24, 2007]

LBNL Local Negotiations for Clerical, Service and Skilled Trades
[August 13, 2007]

New Forgot Password Routine Implemented for At Your Service Online
[August 10, 2007]

UC Investments Show Strong Gains, Re-start of Pension Contributions Postponed
The University of California Office of the Treasurer announced preliminary figures today (Aug. 7) that indicate UC's investments were up 19.1% during the past fiscal year, outperforming its benchmark by over 1%.
[August 7, 2007]

Retiring Oversees
Many retirees have settled in various parts of the globe, from Australia to India to the United Kingdom, where life ranges from laidback in the countryside to busy in the big city.
[July 27, 2007]

Regents' Statement on Proposed UC Budget Reductions
The Regents expressed deep concern and distress that the Legislature is considering reducing the 4% base budget adjustment to 3% -- a loss of an estimated $30 million to the University 
[July 19, 2007]

University of California Public Notice of Patient Care Technical Unit Successor Negotiations
[July 9, 2007]

UC President Appoints William E. Johansen as 2007-09 Staff Advisor to Regents
[June 27, 2007]

UC Reaches Agreement with University Professional and Technical Employees' Union on Wage Increases for Lower-paid Employees
[June 27, 2007]

June HR/B Briefing Now Available Online
[June 18, 2007]

UC Reaches Agreement with Union on Special Wage Increases for Custodians and other Lower-Paid Employees
[May 22, 2007]

New Security Changes Added to At Your Service Online
Beginning Friday, all users signing into At Your Service Online (AYSO) will have a new experience. Everyone will be required to update their Password Authorization, agreeing to the use of an electronic signature, and everyone will be required to answer six Challenge Questions. [May 18, 2007]

Governor's May Budget Revision Continues Support for UC
[May 15, 2007]

Retirees' Enrollment Information Now Available Online
Information about retirees' current health and welfare enrollments is now available on At Your Service Online (AYSO).
[May 4, 2007]

A Message Regarding Special Raises for Lower-paid Staff, Negotiations with AFSCME
[May 4, 2007]

UC Organizational Restructuring Focuses on Identifying Efficiencies, Cost Savings
[April 25, 2007]

UC Reaches Contract Agreement with Union for Health Care Professional Employees
University of California officials announced today (Apr. 2) that an agreement has been reached between UC and the University Professional and Technical Employees union on a new five-year labor contract for UC's roughly 2,200 health care professional employees. [April 3, 2007]

March Issue of Our University Now Available
[March 28, 2007]

UC Announces Wage Increases for Lower-paid Employees
[en Español]
[March 27, 2007]

UC Reaches Agreement with Clerical Employees' Union on Wage Increases for Lower-paid Employees
[March 23, 2007]

Former New York Transportation Chief Named UC Executive Vice President for Business Operations
[March 16, 2007]

UC Senior Leadership Institute, June 17-21
UC President Robert C. Dynes has announced the University of California Senior Leadership Institute (UCSLI), a program designed to help build a strong and diverse leadership across the University. [March 16, 2007]

Former New York Transportation Chief Named UC Executive Vice President for Business Operations
[March 16, 2007]

UC Regents Approve Permanent Staff Advisors to Strengthen Inclusion of Employees' Views in Board Decisions
The University of California Board of Regents today (Jan. 18) voted to permanently add two UC employees as advisors to the board. [January 19, 2007]

Governor’s Budget Supports Salary Increases, Places Focus on Research and Innovation Critical to State
The 2007-08 state budget proposal issued by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger supports the University of California’s service to California by funding growth in student enrollments, proposing a major research and innovation initiative, supporting faculty and staff salary increases, and proposing an infrastructure plan for facilities, among other things. [January 11, 2007]


2006

Regents Approve 2007-08 Budget Proposal
The University of California Board of Regents today approved a 2007-08 budget proposal that includes new funding for many items including salary increases for faculty and staff. [November 16, 2006]

Frequently Asked Questions about 2007 Medical Plan Rates and Fact Sheet
[Updated November 15, 2006]

UC Office of the President Launches Diversity Website
Diversity-related news and resources from around the UC system are highlighted in a new website launched by the UC Office of the President. [November 13, 2006]

Online Ethics Briefing Rollout Begins in November
An online University of California ethics briefing is scheduled to launch on November 8 at the UC Office of the President. [October 30, 2006]

Update on 2007 Total Compensation [PDF]
en Español [PDF]
Now that there is a better idea of 2007 health care costs, here is an update on employee total compensation. [September 22, 2006]

Regents Revise Meeting Procedure on Executive Compensation
University of California Board of Regents Chairman Gerald L. Parsky today (Sept. 19) announced, as part of the regents' ongoing commitment to transparency and public accountability, the board's compensation committee will voluntarily vote in open session on compensation for all university officials requiring approval by the regents. [September 20, 2006]

Systemwide Salary Program for Unrepresented Staff Employees Announced
Thanks to the efforts of President Dynes, members of the Board of Regents and many others throughout the UC community this past year, state leaders adopted a state budget for 2006-07 that reflects the critical importance of continued state funding for UC salaries. [August 30, 2006]

Information about 2007 Employees Health Insurance Rates
August marks that time of year when UC enters final negotiations with its health plans regarding health insurance rates for the coming year, and we wanted to let employees know what 2007 rates are looking like. [August 15, 2006]

Regents Continue Compensation Reforms, Restructure Office of the President Leadership
The University of California Board of Regents took action at its July 19-20 meeting to continue reforming UC compensation programs and improving its management and oversight, including through a restructuring of the Office of the President. [July 21, 2006]

A Newsletter and Video Letter from President Dynes
"I couldn't begin this communication without mentioning UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Denice Denton, whose tragic death on June 24th has been a source of grief throughout the UC family." [July 5, 2006]

Governor Signs Budget, Providing Funding for Salary Increases
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a 2006-07 state budget today (June 30) that funds enrollment growth at the University of California, provides state funding to "buy out" student fee increases, and allows the university to offer much-needed salary increases to faculty and staff. [July 2, 2006]

President Dynes Remembers Chancellor Denton [PDF]
UC Santa Cruz Memorial Website
President's Statement on Death of Chancellor Denton

Our community continues to grieve the tragic death of Chancellor Denice Denton. [July 2, 2006]

Lynda Brewer of UC Irvine Named Staff Advisor to Regents
UC Irvine's Lynda Brewer is the newly selected 2006-2007 Staff Advisor to The Regents. [June 20, 2006]

Regents Affirm Support for President Dynes
The Regents of the University of California wish to affirm our support for President Robert C. Dynes. [May 19, 2006]

Latest Compensation Audit Findings
At the Regents' May 17 meeting, the University Auditor will present the findings and recommendations from UC's internal audit of compensation for the employees in the university's Senior Management Group not already reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers in its audit. [May 3, 2006]

President Dynes Announces Action Steps in Response to Task Force Report
University of California President Robert C. Dynes today announced a series of actions the Office of the President is taking immediately in response to the findings and recommendations released last week by the Task Force on UC Compensation, Accountability, and Transparency. [April 18, 2006]

Webchat offer staff opportunity to provide input to "UC 2025" planning process
Have a perspective on where the University of California should be going in the next 20 years? A suggestion for how to keep a UC education affordable for students? A comment on what staffing needs the University should be preparing for in the coming years? [April 4, 2006]

Dynes Announces Additional Senior Management Compensation Policy Reforms
The University of California is pursuing additional policy reforms in the area of senior management compensation even as it awaits the results of an independent audit and task force policy review, UC President Robert C. Dynes told the Board of Regents today (Wednesday). [March 15, 2006]

UC Salaries and Compensation Website
The University participated in two February 2006 informational hearings on UC compensation conducted by the California State Senate Education and Senate Budget Committees. [March 9, 2006]

President Dynes' newsletter Now Available
Recent weeks have brought good news to the University, including completion of contract agreements with four of our unions; the awarding of the Los Alamos management contract to the team led by UC and Bechtel; and a budget proposal from the governor that fulfills the compact, provides for faculty and staff salary increases, and proposes to "buy out" student fee increases. [January 11, 2006]


2005

Winter Holiday Hours
The UC Customer Service Center will be officially closed during the Winter and New Year Holiday period. [December 22, 2004]

Department of Energy awards Los Alamos National Laboratory management contract to UC-industry partners team
[December 21, 2005]

Standard Mileage Rate Decreases for 2006
Effective January 1, 2006, UC's mileage reimbursement rates will decrease to reflect changes announced recently by the Internal Revenue Service. [December 20, 2005]

Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Program Available
A new online sexual harassment prevention training program will be available on Wednesday, October 19, to UC supervisors and faculty at all campuses, medical centers, the Office of the President, the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. [October 19, 2005]

Open Enrollment Begins November 1
[October 18, 2005]

President Dynes' Newsletter, Our University, Now Available
[October 18, 2005]

Regents Discuss Plan to Achieve Long-term Competitive Salaries
A committee of the Board of Regents endorsed a statement calling on the University to identify and allocate funding to bring all UC employees across the system up to market competitive compensation within 10 years. [September 23, 2005]

President Dynes Pledges UC's Assistance in Hurricane Recovery Effort
[September 2, 2005]

Governor Signs 2005-06 State Budget With Funding for Key UC Priorities
The 2005-06 state budget signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today (July 11) fulfills his "compact" with the University of California, ending four years of budget cuts with increases for student enrollment growth, faculty and staff compensation, the opening of UC Merced, and an initiative to expand the training of K-12 science and math teachers, among other things. [July 11, 2005]

President Dynes announces new University of California Leadership Institute for mid-level UC managers [Adobe Acrobat file]
Information about the first UCLI, scheduled for May 15-17, 2005, will be announced in the coming month. [January 20, 2005]


2004

Winter Holiday Hours
The UC Customer Service Center will be officially closed during the Winter and New Year Holiday period. [December 21, 2004]

New Online Passwords Begin Today
Several changes have been made to the online application, Your Benefits Online, to improve security and service. These changes also affect UC For Yourself and bencom.fone. [September 28, 2004]

2004-05 UC Bonus Leave Program
As part of its ongoing efforts to recognize the many contributions and continued dedication of its employees, especially in the face of multiple-year budget cuts and no systemwide salary increases for staff employees, the University of California is instituting a new one-year Bonus Leave Program that gives staff employees additional paid leave time. [August 19, 2004]

Solicitations from Vendors Not Associated with UC
Recently, a number of University locations have reported that employees have received email or telephone solicitations for the purchase of retirement annuities and related 403(b) plan transactions from outside vendors that the University neither sponsors nor endorses, and with whom UC has no association. [June 21, 2004]

Online Applications Unavailable beginning Thursday, April 22
In order to complete implementation of the new TIPS and Balanced Growth Funds, the online applications for transfers, distributions and 403(b) loan requests will be unavailable beginning Thursday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m. [April 20, 2004]

Name Your Beneficiaries Online
The new online process for naming beneficiaries for UC's retirement/savings and life insurance plans is now available to employees, former employees and retirees. [March 11, 2003]


2003

Security Enhancements for Online and Interactive Phone Services
[August 5, 2003]

Legislature Adopts 2003-04 State Budget with Deep Cuts to UC
[August 4, 2003]

UC Offers Payroll Deduction for College Savings Plan
Beginning in July, UC faculty and staff can participate in a college savings program through payroll deductions. [June 18, 2003]

Staff and Academic Reduction in Time (START) Program Implemented
The University has implemented the Staff and Academic Reduction in Time (START) program -- a voluntary program in which eligible employees may, with the approval of their department, agree to reduce their working hours and corresponding pay. [May 21, 2003]


2002

2003 Pretax Deduction Limits for Parking, Transit Passes, and Vanpooling Expenses
Effective January 1, 2003, the Federal limit for pretax parking expenses paid by payroll deduction will increase from $185 to $190 a month. [November 26, 2002]

Heavy Call Volume on Open Enrollment Action Line
The call volume to the Open Enrollment Action Line has been extremely heavy for the last several days, resulting in some employees not being able to connect the first time they call. [November 26, 2002]

A Budget Update from President Atkinson
[November 25, 2002]

Did You Receive Your Open Enrollment Material?
Open Enrollment materials were mailed to employees over two weeks ago, many employees still have not received them. [November 14, 2002]

President Atkinson announces retirement effective Oct. 1, 2003
[November 13, 2002]

Annuitant and Employee Open Enrollment Fair Schedule
[October 18, 2002]

Open Enrollment for 2003
Begins 8:00am (PST), Friday, November 1
Ends midnight (PST), Saturday, November 30 [October 4, 2002]

HR/Benefits Rolls Out New Website!
The new systemwide Human Resources and Benefits website--named "At Your Service"--is going live today. [September 23, 2002]

Supplemental Pay for 9/11 Military Leave
If you are on active military leave as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, you are eligible for a supplement to your military pay for 365 days (following any period on regular pay status for which you are eligible based on your military leave). [August 14, 2002]

Delta Dental Hourly Employees on Strike
On July 19, 2002, more than 1,000 hourly employees in Delta's two primary Northern California claims processing offices who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement voted to go on strike. [July 24, 2002]

UC Raises NonResident Tuition To Help Fund K-12 Outreach And Employee Health Benefits
The UC Regents voted today to increase nonresident tuition for the 2002-03 academic year. [July 18, 2002]

Traveling this Summer? Be Prepared!
If you will be traveling this summer, be sure to take with you any telephone numbers that you might need in an emergency. [July 16, 2002]

Governor's budget plan
[January 10, 2002]


2001

Verify/Change Your Address Now for 2001 Tax-Reporting
Now is a good time to verify or change your home address. [December 21, 2001]

Thinking of refinancing your house? Get an employment verification online.
UC employees can now get an online Verification of Employment by accessing the UC For Yourself website. [December 20, 2001]

UC Regents Approve Systemwide Supplemental Funds Program to Help Boost Modest Employee Salary Increases
In an effort to mitigate this year's disappointing salary shortfall, UC Regents approved a modified deferred compensation program that will give all eligible employees additional financial reward by way of a special retirement account. [November 16, 2001]

2002 Increase in Pretax Transit Pass and Vanpooling Deductions
Tax law changes will make it possible in 2002 for you to pay on a pretax basis by payroll deduction for up to $100 a month for transit passes and vanpooling expenses, separately or combined. [November 16, 2001]

Governor, Legislature Adopt State Budget for 2001-02
[August 1, 2001]

Audit of UC's Temporary Employment Policies
[May 1, 2001]

Employee Mailings on New Temporary Employment Policies and UCRP Membership
[April 23, 2001]

Questions and Answers on New Policies for Temporary Employment
[April 23, 2001]

Regent Stephen Nakashima Resigns from UC Board of Regents
[April 16, 2001]

Your Benefits Summary
Read about the new employee self-serve web application. [April 6, 2001]

New Policies for Temporary Employment
On January 1, 2001, a series of employment and benefits policies went into effect at the University of California. Here are highlights of the new policies. [February 8, 2001]


2000

Regents Act to Improve Salaries and Benefits for UC Staff
The University of California Board of Regents approved a proposed 2001-02 budget that would significantly improve wages and benefits for UC employees by increasing staff salaries that lag the marketplace and by expanding UC's child care program. [November 17, 2000]

Personnel and Benefits Changes
Proposed changes for casual employees. [September 13, 2000]

LANL Employees and Annuitants—Flood Potential
Reminder: There is a 30-day waiting period before a new flood insurance policy becomes effective. [June 14, 2000]

LANL Employees: Employee Emergency Loan Fund
UC's Office of the President has established an emergency loan fund that can be used for immediate needs related to the Cerro Grande fire. [May 15, 2000]

Los Alamos Fire
[May 11, 2000]


1999

Special Delivery California Medical Plan Announcement
UC Human Resources and Benefits is issuing a special Summer edition of its newsletters, HR/Benefits Review for employees and New Dimensions for annuitants, to announce the results of the California Medical Plan Bid Process. [July 12, 1999]

Pretax Transportation Program Factsheet
Eligible UC employees who pay for parking, transit passes, or vanpooling by payroll deduction may do so on a pretax basis, subject to certain limits. (Includes Pretax Transportation Deductions form, UPAY 884.) [May 11, 1999]

The Year 2000 Problem
University systems should not suffer any disruptions as a result of the year 2000 problem. [February 10, 1999]


1998

How to Contact Us if You Live Outside the U.S.
Read this if you live outside the U.S. and need to call or write us. [November 24, 1998]

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