After years of connecting virtually, gathering in person for our next FOA All-Staff Meeting is a special chance to enhance connections and build a collaborative and thriving workplace. I’m looking forward to hearing Chancellor May speak, and pleased to welcome back Paula Mulford by popular demand ...
This summer while many of our students enjoy time away from campus, FOA teams are focused not just on sprucing up physical spaces, but also on strengthening and optimizing our new financial system, Aggie Enterprise.
As you know, Jim Carroll is leaving UC Davis end of today (July 12, 2024). We thank him for his creativity, impact, and leadership over the past six years. Effective immediately, I have appointed Julie Nola as Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of DCM and University Architect.
Clint is eager to contribute to the campus’s ongoing success, and particularly excited about UC Davis’ commitment to sustainability, notably the Big Shift. For the close to 700 staff in UC Davis Facilities Management and campus stakeholders, his approach to leadership is about providing support and improving potential.
Three exceptional staff members are being recognized for the inaugural Finance, Operations and Administration Annual Excellence Awards. These awards recognize outstanding contributions in three categories: Innovation, Collaboration and Moved Mountains, celebrating individuals who embody our commitment to excellence, community and resilience.
As the holiday season unfolds, I'm reminded of cherished memories and the importance of time away from work. Growing up in Germany, my holidays were always a mix of laughter and learning, thanks to my educator parents. One of my fondest memories is of my father, dressed as the German "Nicolaus," visiting my mother's classes ...
Early on, I had a boss who knew how to spark a fire in me. It might sound surprising, but his way of recognizing my efforts was by entrusting me with more responsibility. When recognition hits the mark, employees are more likely to feel connected and be engaged.
Last year, 284 STAR awards were presented to FOA's staff members and teams to recognize their work that went "above and beyond," which included everything from emergency storm response, to inclusive leadership, systemwide payroll innovations and much more.
Update about transitioning Campus Planning and Environmental Stewardship units to existing FOA departments, connecting operational units and aligning planning and design function.
Watch a two-minute video about campus preparations for the fall quarter, from working on new roofs to planning to go fossil-free, including links for more information.
As we draw close to our go-live date of Jan. 1, 2024, I want to emphasize the critical importance of training and hands-on experience with Aggie Enterprise.
As I mark my first year with UC Davis, I’m grateful for the dedication, resilience and passion each of you bring every day. It has been a year of tremendous challenges and remarkable achievements, and I’m incredibly proud of how we've come together as an organization.
