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Introducing UExplore, a new staff enrichment program (7-16-08)
UExplore is a nine-month program, sponsored by the Office of the SVCAA, designed for early-career and entry-level Academic Affairs employees. The mission of UExplore is to assist participants in identifying realistic and appropriate professional development goals. providing them with the tools to make educated decisions regarding their careers.  UExplore hopes to accomplish this goal through a series of half-day seminars that feature:
  • Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality sorter assessments and reviews
  • Overviews of various UC San Diego career fields
  • Career panels spotlighting professional experts
  • Career enrichment presentations focused on goal setting, skills assessment, listening and communication, and career planning
  • Self-reflective activities and exercises to create a professional portfolio
For more information visit the UExplore website

2008 Staff@Work Survey (7-11-08)
Results for the Academic Affairs VC area and the campus overall are now available

New START Program Now Available (6-20-08)
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.

Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Nominee Ceremony (7-1-08)
The Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Awards Program recognizes career employees in professional and support staff categories who demonstrate exemplary service or contributions to UCSD and SD Community. Academic Affairs was pleased to recognize its 40 nominees in a ceremony held at Eucalyptus Point Conference Center on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Complete list of nominees. PowerPoint slide show from recognition ceremony. Recognition ceremony photos.

Annual Statements for UCRP and CAP Available Online (4-15-08)
Employees with a UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) balance and/or the Capital Accumulation Provision (CAP) balance can now view annual statements on At Your Service Online (AYSO).

Marjorie Hardy Receives 2007 Betsy Faught Award (2-28-08)
Congratulations to Marjorie Hardy, Business Officer of the department of Chemistry and Bicohemistry, who has been named the recipient of the 2008 Betsy Faught Award. The Award recognizes excellence and outstanding achievement in the management of General Campus academic units, and honors the memory of Betsy Faught, an exceptional department manager who adeptly and skillfully managed an academic program at UCSD for more than twenty years. Marjorie was honored at a special ABA recognition ceremony on April 16, 2008. Complete Announcement. Photos from Ceremony

UCRP Members to Receive Retirement Update [2-19-08]
In February 2008, active UCRP members will receive a Personalized Retirement Update and Readiness Guide similar to the one they received last year. The Update will: Project estimated income and expenses in retirement, Show UCRP, CAP, DC Plan, 403(b) Plan, and 457(b) Plan estimates, all in one place, Demonstrate the effect of increasing contributions to 403(b)/457(b) Plans, and Compare your current investment mix to various sample investment allocations, ranging from conservative to aggressive growth.

New UC Wellness Program Now Available [2-15-08]
The new StayWell personal wellness program for eligible UC faculty, staff, retirees, and their family members has launched. View frequently asked questions and information about Staywell.
Fact Sheet Addressing Concerns About Staywell Privacy, Confidentiality

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