The information in this campus notice applies to Campus staff. UC San Diego Health and Health Sciences staff should refer to Pulse for the most up-to-date information.
Updates from your CHRO
Dear Colleagues,
Last week I hosted our first Staff Town Hall of 2021. Our panel included UC San Diego medical experts who provided updates about the COVID-19 pandemic, including in-depth information about the vaccine rollout. If you weren’t able to join us, the recording of the event will soon be added to the Return to Learn website. Save the date for the next Staff Town Hall on Wednesday, February 17 at 1:30 p.m. Read on for additional updates and information for staff.
Health and Safety Updates
Stay home if you’re sick or having symptoms: When you do your daily symptom screening, be sure to report any symptoms you’re experiencing. If you are not cleared to come to campus, stay home and let your supervisor or manager know you will not be coming to work. Depending on your individual situation, you may be able to utilize different leave provisions to cover COVID-19 testing, illness and self-isolation after exposure. Review the information below and contact your department HR representative regarding next steps.
COVID-19 Testing: Regular testing of students, faculty and staff is one of our most critical tactics in detecting and preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in our campus community to the greatest extent possible. All of the testing below is available at no cost to employees.
First-Time Testing: Campus employees who have never been tested for COVID-19 at UC San Diego must conduct their first test by making an appointment online. After you have completed the appointment-based test, you are welcome to participate in self-administered testing using a kit available from campus vending machines. Schedule a campus employee COVID test appointment »
Required Testing: All UC San Diego employees (staff, faculty, research, clinical) who report to work on campus or at any physical worksite are required to get a COVID-19 test on a weekly basis. Tests are provided for free and during normal working hours. Learn more about required COVID-19 testing for on-site employees »
Asymptomatic Testing: All UC San Diego faculty, staff and student employees have access to voluntary, no-cost asymptomatic COVID-19 testing as often as weekly. Learn more about employee testing options »
Inclusive Excellence Awards
In October, we invited the UC San Diego community to submit nominations for the 2020 Inclusive Excellence Awards. This annual awards program recognizes faculty, staff, students, departments, and organizations for their leadership in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion at UC San Diego. Earlier this week we announced the award recipients – you can view the announcement here.
Winter Wellness Symposium: Discover how to reinvent your personal wellness and reconnect with members of our resilient community at the 2nd Annual Winter Wellness Symposium, taking place next week (February 1-5). The slate of events includes interactive workshops, cooking classes, fitness classes and more. View the event schedule »
Tritons Go!: Looking for another challenge after our Winter Wellness Step Challenge? Join Tritons Go! Hosted by UC San Diego Recreation, this wellness game will help you focus on improving your wellbeing throughout 2021. Participants will have access to monthly workshops and chances to win prizes. Tritons Go! starts February 1 and the first two wellness topics are fitness and breath work. Learn more and register to participate »
UCPath Updates and Resources
Invitation to Self-Identify: As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UC San Diego is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. In support of our equal employment opportunity efforts and to ensure we have the most accurate data about our diverse employee community, I would like to invite you to self-identify your veteran status, disability status, race/ethnicity, and gender identity and sexual orientation. Learn more about self-identifying in UCPath »
Most Employees Will Receive Two W-2 Forms: This year, most employees at UC San Diego will receive two different W-2s for 2020 earnings: one for paychecks received prior to June 2020 (available via AYSO) and one for paychecks received in June 2020 and after (available via UCPath.) Visit Blink for detailed instructions on accessing your W2 forms »
