FOA Goals

Employees in the Finance, Operations and Administration division work together to make UC Davis better every day

These articles report progress and achievements related to FOA's Strategic Goals, which focus on stewarding university resources, engaging people in our diverse workforce, cultivating indoor and outdoor places, enhancing safety and prioritizing customer service.

Physical Plant Mechanic Luis “Bobby” Gallardo uses the touchscreen interface of an electronic smart key cabinet system installed at UC Davis Facilities Management.

Facilities Unlocks a New Era in Key Management

June 24, 2025

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UC Davis Facilities Management has launched a multi-phase project to replace manual key lockboxes with secure, electronic key cabinets.

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Protecting a Landmark: UC Davis Water Tower Restoration Underway

by Katie Hetrick
June 03, 2025

UC Davis’ iconic water tower located across the way from UC Davis Health Stadium — affectionately known as “Touchdown Tower” — is undergoing a significant restoration.

An EMT in a UC Davis shirt with a box of supplies, unlocks the Narcan cabinet in the Memorial Union

UC Davis Fire Helps Make Lifesaving Overdose Meds More Available

by Brenda Dawson
April 02, 2025

Campus distribution of naloxone — a life-saving opioid antidote that can be used by bystanders — dramatically increased this year, thanks to the UC Davis Fire Department's new distribution sites with public access and extended hours.

Graphic reads "Pack it in. Pack it out" with silhouetted illustrations of Gunrock, the horse mascot, carrying waster

Pack It In, Pack It Out: Changes Coming to Office and Cubicle Custodial Services

by Katie Ferguson Hetrick
March 17, 2025

Beginning in April 2025, Facilities Management is ending all services to offices and cubicles, including trash and recycling collection.

walkers on a crosswalk approach a stop sign with vehicles nearby

7 Ways UC Davis Is Improving Traffic Safety on Campus

by Brenda Dawson
February 07, 2025

Recent campus improvements aim to eliminate traffic tragedies by slowing speeds, increasing visibility and improving awareness — as UC Davis makes progress on its path toward "Vision Zero."

Syerra Logan, Mike Legrand and Jen Carmichael

FOA Honors Employees With Excellence Awards in Innovation, Collaboration and Resilience

January 29, 2025

This year’s FOA Excellence Awards spotlight individuals who redefined expectations. Whether transforming campus logistics, building bridges across departments or leading through challenges, these honorees embody the innovation, collaboration and resilience that define UC Davis.

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How FOA Made Our Systems More Inclusive for Everyone

by BreAnda Northcutt
November 04, 2024

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FOA successfully audited 400+ systems applications and made changes to 20 to ensure that employee names and gender identities are accurately reflected as part of UC Davis’ Gender Identity and Lived Name Policy.

Looking up, from under walkway canopy, at Walker Hall entrance

UC Davis to Roll Out New Look for TRS

by Jennifer Eting
October 01, 2024

FOA Goals

UC Davis will launch a refreshed, more accessible interface for the Time Reporting System (TRS) on October 17, 2024, with no changes to how timesheets are submitted or approved.

New, Sustainable Options for Ordering Bottled Water

by Crystal Ross O'Hara
September 25, 2024

FOA Goals

To support the University of California’s zero waste goals, Aggie Enterprise now offers aluminum water bottles and cans as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic beverage containers.

How Building Optimization Saved UC Davis $11 Million in Energy Costs

by Brenda Dawson
August 23, 2024

Nearly a decade ago, UC Davis leaders decided to invest in a small team to reduce energy by optimizing building systems — and that would pay for itself by lowering campus energy bills.

UC Regents Approve New Student Housing at UC Davis

by BreAnda Northcutt
July 19, 2024

UC Davis will begin construction next spring on a $100 million residence hall to meet rising on-campus housing demand and honor commitments to the city of Davis.

photo of parking signage at entrance to Pavilion structure.

Pavilion Parking Structure Operational Update

by Transportation Services
May 16, 2024

FOA Goals

Starting May 16, campus began work to restrict access to levels 5 and 6 of the Pavilion Parking Structure to campus-authorized vehicles, with fencing, elevator restrictions and locked stairwells.

Employees Honored with 2024 Chancellor's Outstanding Staff Awards

April 16, 2024

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Twelve outstanding staff members received the inaugural Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards for Exceptional University Management and Exceptional University Impact, split evenly between the Davis campus (including Bodega Marine Laboratory) and UC Davis Health.

UC Davis Employees May Be Eligible for Down Payment Assistance Program for Homebuyers

March 13, 2024

FOA Goals

Raising awareness in the UC Davis community about a down payment assistance program offered through the State of California and tailored to income-eligible, first-time and first-generation homebuyers in California.

Pedestrian walks across crosswalk, while traffic ambassador holds a stop sign, in front of UC Davis Teaching and Learning Complex

Introducing Traffic Ambassadors for Safety at UC Davis

by Shelby Slutzker
March 11, 2024

To enhance safety for anyone traveling on the Davis campus, Transportation Services introduced the Traffic Ambassador Program, to facilitate the safe movement of traffic at the Silo terminal on Hutchison Drive during congested times.

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