Digest: FOA All-Staff Meeting and updates
Thanks for attending the FOA All-Staff Meeting!
Nearly 700 staff member attended the latest FOA All-Staff meeting, where FOA Vice Chancellor Kelly Ratliff—joined by guest speaker Provost Mary Croughan—highlighted FOA's recent efforts, including Campus Ready initiatives, Big Shift construction and more. Missed the meeting? Find the slide deck and meeting recording on the FOA website.
Curtailment on Davis Campus
Human Resources announced curtailment plan for UC Davis, set for six days at the end of this year, while the UC Office of the President proposed a separate curtailment plan that would require certain employees to take unpaid days off. Read more, including what the different leave programs entail and their intended purposes.
Healthy UC Davis resources promote physical, mental wellness
Right now it’s important to take care of yourself. Healthy UC Davis has curated online resources accessible from anywhere that support the health and well-being of our various campus communities during COVID-19 disruptions. Read more.
Custodial Services pilots new waste collection protocol in 9 buildings
Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, Custodial Services is implementing a new waste collection protocol will support composting, zero waste and custodial staffing needs. Read more, including waste collection changes for the labs located in these buildings as well as its sustainability benefits.
Supply Chain continues food drive
Supply Chain Management is once again running its annual food drive through Nov. 20, collecting food items for the ASUCD Food Pantry and the Rose Family Empowerment Center. To participate leave food in your outgoing campus mail, or drop off donations in bins located at 615 Hopkins or at UCDH Mail Service Warehouse at 7301 14th Ave. in Sacramento. Read more.
Arboretum plant sale moves online this season
In an effort to keep our staff and community safe, the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Plant Sales have moved online with a curbside pickup model. The fall 2020 online plant sales are only open to Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden members but all are welcome to join. Read more.
Find accurate pricing during open enrollment
Open Enrollment is open now through Nov. 24, providing employees a chance to make benefits changes. Read more about actions you can take during open enrollment, correct rates for UC Davis, upcoming webinars and highlights for Open Enrollment 2021.
Fund your project to build a healthier UC Davis
The University of California Partnership Programs and MetLife Auto & Home have partnered to provide personal insurance products to staff, faculty, students and alumni of UC Davis, UC Berkeley and UC San Diego. Through this initiative, MetLife Auto & Home will provide additional benefits to the three campuses, including discounts on individual or bundled insurance packages through the MetLife Choice® platform; convenient, automatic payment options, including payroll deduction on MetLife Auto & Home insurance for employees through UCPath; and access to educational content and one-on-one consulting. Read more.
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