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,
Black History Month is an opportunity every year to shine a spotlight on the achievements and contributions of Black people in U.S. history. This year’s theme is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity”.
In a recent article in This Week @ UC San Diego, Black-identifying members of the Triton community shared reflections and personal stories about their communities, family traditions and the people who inspire them. It was moving to get a glimpse into the rich and vibrant lived experiences of our Black colleagues and students.
In light of our ongoing conversations about race and anti-racism over the past year, it feels especially important this year to use this month as a time to learn, grow and come together in community. If you’re looking for ways to get involved and join the Black History Month celebration, check out the calendar of events.
Health and Safety Updates
RIMAC Vaccination Center: On Monday, UC San Diego Health opened a new vaccination site on the UC San Diego campus at RIMAC. The site will primarily serve vaccination-eligible UC San Diego Health patients as well as UC San Diego faculty and staff. Please note that UC San Diego does not control allocation of the vaccines and that the phases of vaccine distribution are determined by the County.
Volunteer at PETCO or RIMAC Vaccination Centers: Volunteers are needed to support health care staff at both the campus RIMAC vaccination site and the Vaccination Super Station near Petco Park. Please note, campus employees need supervisor approval if volunteering during work hours and volunteers will not be compensated for their time. Learn more about volunteering »
Take Care of Yourself: Next month will mark one year since UC San Diego’s operations shifted significantly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to impact and disrupt our lives and our routines, it’s normal to experience feelings of anxiety, grief, loneliness, fear and sadness. During these times of heightened stress, self-care is more important than ever. If you are looking for support, explore these offerings and resources from our Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, including articles, apps, support groups and individual counseling.
On the Horizon: Dates and Deadlines
Cabinet Conversation: Get to know Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences Margaret Leinen at the next Cabinet Conversation on Tuesday, February 16 at 10 a.m. Register and submit your questions »
Staff Town Hall: Our next Staff Town Hall is coming up on Wednesday, February 17 at 1:30 p.m. If you’ve got a question for campus leaders, I encourage you to submit it when you register. Your questions are vital in helping us provide the most timely and relevant information. Register and submit your questions »
Nominations for Exemplary Employee of the Year Award: The nomination period is now open for the 36th Annual UC San Diego Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year award program.In recognition of the extraordinary work performed by staff in 2020, I’m pleased to share that we are expanding the awards program to recognize 15 staff employees. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Learn more about award criteria and submit your nomination »
More Updates for Staff
W-2 Forms:This year, most employees at UC San Diego received 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.) If you have not yet received your W2 forms, visit Blink for detailed instructions on accessing your W2 forms on UCPath »
New FSA administrator for 2021: Discovery Benefits is the new administrator for the University of California's FSA and COBRA plans, effective January 1, 2021. Your 2021 FSA election will be managed by Discovery Benefits. However, WageWorks will manage the grace period and run-out period for 2020 FSA participants until April 15, 2021. If you are impacted by this change and need to take action, you will receive emails from WageWorks reminding you to resolve any unsubstantiated FSA debit card transactions. Learn more on UCnet »
Warmly,
Nancy
Nancy E. Resnick Chief Human Resources Officer
Managers and supervisors: For staff without ready access to email, please print and post a copy of this email.
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