SUBJECT:  Training and Career Development Awards for Individuals and
                     Departments

The University of California, San Diego, strives to foster a learning community for staff that supports education, training, and professional development. Continuous learning enhances our capacity to perform and builds our sense of community. It enables all of us to build skills to keep pace with the fast-changing demands that emerge from campus growth, changing technology, and the challenges we take on in pursuing career growth within the University.

UCSD's commitment in this regard is not limited to providing opportunities and avenues for training and professional development (e.g., classroom training and online learning). The University also recognizes the need for funding support.

The STAFF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (SEOEP) administers training and career development funds for individuals and departments. On the individual level, the program provides up to $500 for training activities to eligible staff employees seeking a promotion or career change. Similarly, the program provides financial assistance to support departmental training and development programs that will enhance the skills of employees to prepare them for career advancement.

This Campus Notice serves as a call for individual as well as vice chancellor/department proposals for SEOEP funds. Completed proposals must be received no later than May 19, 2003. All individual applicants will be considered without regard to gender or ethnicity. For more information, including requirements, selection criteria, and proposal for funds form, see:

http://blink.ucsd.edu/seoep

You may also contact Patty Arnett at the Equal Opportunity/Staff Affirmative Action Division of Human Resources at parnett@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-6466.

I hope you take advantage of these valuable resources, because I believe that the diversity we seek to sustain and improve at UCSD requires that we reach out and make a conscious effort to access learning opportunities.

                                                Steven W. Relyea
                                                Vice Chancellor -
                                                Business Affairs