SUBJECT:

Staff Affirmative Action Training Program, 1998-99, Call for Individual Applications

I am pleased to announce the call for individual applications
for the 1998-99 fiscal year. This program provides funds for
training opportunities for career employees seeking a
promotion or career change who have completed their
probationary period, and have "met expectations" or better on
their last performance evaluation. All applicants will be
considered without regard to gender or ethnicity. The implementation
of the program will be in compliance with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action requirements and other UC policies.

Annually, we seek to fund several proposals (last year, 79 individual
applications were awarded funds with a $500 maximum award for
each individual). This year, the Staff Affirmative Action Training
Program Committee is selecting individuals who are interested in a
promotion or career change to one of the following job titles:

MSP Manager
Assistant, Associate, or Senior Development Engineer
MSO II or III
Prin. Administrative Analyst I
Administrative Analyst
Senior Administrative Analyst
___ Assistant I, II, or III
Staff Research Associate I, II, III, or IV
Programmer Analyst I, II, III, or IV
Program Representative I, II, or III
Computer Resource Specialist I or II
Senior or Prin. Electronic Technician
Lab Assistant I or II
Senior Animal Technician
Lead Custodian
Development Technician II, III, or IV

Please note: This year's Committee asks applicants to seek
funding from their departments for the proposed training
prior to submitting their application form.

Employees who aspire to work in any of the job titles
listed above and who meet the criteria are encouraged to
apply. Please thoroughly review the requirements and
selection criteria below before completing the
application. The application form is attached. Eligible
applicants should submit 12 copies of a completed application
form to Human Resources-Equal Opportunity/Staff Affirmative
Action, Mail Code 0923, no later than Monday, April 27, 1998.

The Committee will review the applications and send
notification letters of their decisions on funding by the end
of June 1998. Please direct your questions to Equal
Opportunity/Staff Affirmative Action at extension 45717.

Steven W. Relyea Vice Chancellor - Business Affairs

Attachment

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REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUAL
APPLICATIONS FOR 1998-99 STAFF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TRAINING
PROGRAM FUNDS

Requirements:

1. Individual applicants must be interested in promotion
   or a career change to one of the targeted job titles.

2. Applicants must have completed their probationary
   period.

3. Applicant's most recent performance evaluation must be
   "Met Expectations" or better.

4. The proposed activity must occur during the period of
   July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Activities that
   begin before July 1, 1998 will not be considered.

5. Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, April
   27, 1998. Applications must be complete and accurate.

6. Only requests for tuition/registration fees and
   books/materials will be considered. (Do not include
   parking, insurance, meals, lodging, transportation,
   membership dues, conference fees, or health costs.)

7. Applicants are required to seek funding from their
   departments prior to submission of their application.
   All awarded funds must be expended by June 30, 1999.

8. An evaluation form, evidence of successful completion,
   and original receipts for approved costs must be
   submitted upon completion of the awarded activity in
   order to receive reimbursement.

Selection Criteria:

1. Does the applicant aspire to be in one of the targeted
   job titles?
2. Does the proposed activity relate directly to the
   aspired position?
3. Is the proposed activity part of an attainable career
   plan for promotion or career change?
4. Have Staff Affirmative Action Training Program funds
   been allocated previously to the applicant? If so,
   the evaluation submitted in accordance with
   Requirement #8 above will be used in consideration of
   the application.
5. Has the applicant sought funding from their
   department; were other funding sources sought as well?
6. Is the applicant pursuing an advanced degree?

NOTE: Higher priority will be given to individual applicants
who have not yet attained a Bachelor or advanced degree.

Suggestions on career planning:

Check the UCSD Job Bulletin for job description samples.
Refer to website: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/~staffing

Register in UCSD Career Connection and receive help in
completing your own career development plan. Refer to
website: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/~saa or e-mail
career@ucsd.edu or call 534-5717.

Seek advice from your supervisor. Your supervisor can assist
you in examining your strengths and skill needs.

Consider UCSD training opportunities and resources, such as
those offered at UCSD Extension, Staff Education &
Development, etc.

Call the following individuals for specific information
regarding job interests that you may have at UCSD:

Grace Balch     534-4890   Staff Education and Development
Susan Carroll    534-4116   Campus Human Resources
Claude Rowe, III    534-0282   Professional Recruitment and
Community Outreach
Ann Skinner    220-5089   Medical Center Human Resources

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University of California, San Diego
1998-99 Staff Affirmative Action Training Program Funds
Individual Application

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION
CRITERIA. Please type or print clearly. Incomplete
applications will not be accepted.

Name       Mail Code
Payroll Title     Extension

Working Title      Social Security #

Department       Employee I.D. #

Electronic Mail Address

1. Length of employment at UCSD:

Years _________________________

Months _________________________

2. Payroll title to which you aspire in the short term
(1 - 3 years):

_____________________________________________________________

If different from your short term goal, payroll title to
which you aspire in the long term (3+ years):

_____________________________________________________________

3. Brief description of current duties:

UCSD courses are encouraged (i.e., UCSD Extension, Staff
Education & Development, UC Medical Center Training &
Development) yet courses may be taken at any institution
(e.g., San Diego State University, City/Community Colleges,
etc.). Funding will not be provided for items such as
conference fees and membership dues. If application is for a
UCSD course, please use the discounted fee (25% discount for
UCSD Extension tuition up to $100 per quarter, or 66%
discount for UCSD general catalog courses).

4. Brief description of proposed activity:

Course Title:

_____________________________________________________________

Offering Institution:

_____________________________________________________________

No. of units (if applicable): ____________

Course Description:

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Date(s) of proposed activity: _______________________________
*Classes that begin before 7/1/98 will not be considered.
Tuition/Registration Fee-Full Cost of Course  $
Less discount (if any)     $(   )
Books/Materials            $
Less: Departmental reimbursement   $(   )
    Personal funds           $(   )
Total Amount Requested          $

(Please submit information for #4 separately for each
course.)

5. Total of funds requested for all training courses listed:

  $________________ (not to exceed $500)

6. Funding source(s) sought: Your department:

  Amount: $____________  Was it approved? ______

If no, please explain: _____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Other sources: ______________________________________________

Amount: $____________   Was it funded?  ______

7a. Are you working toward a degree?  YES  NO

  If yes, please check one: __ AA __ Bachelor

   __ Master __ Ph.D.

  Please indicate major: Major: ________________________

7b. Are you working toward a certificate program?
  YES   NO
  Please indicate area of emphasis: _________________________
8. How would the proposed activity improve your
  opportunities for promotion or career change?
  (Relating to your short term and long term
  objectives.) NOTE: This response is very important.

9. How did you hear about the Staff Affirmative Action
  Training Program?

This is to certify that I have completed my probationary
period, I have received a current performance evaluation of
"Met Expectations" or better, and I have sought funding from
my department.

_______________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant

Date

_______________________________________________________
Signature of Supervisor (required if training is during
work hours)

Date

Please send 12 copies of your completed application to:
Patty Arnett, Equal Opportunity/Staff Affirmative Action,
Mail Code 0923
DUE DATE: All applications must be received no later than
Monday, April 27, 1998.