Dear Colleagues,
We received an important message from our Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer on Monday night following up on the recent message from President Drake regarding a significant security incident involving UC employee information. While the incident is currently under investigation, it’s very important that you take steps now to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. I encourage you to attend an interactive workshop which will be held tomorrow, Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m.
We encourage supervisors to extend maximum flexibility to afford employees an opportunity to attend this very important workshop.
Please note that the workshop is limited to discussing personal cybersecurity measures, including the crediting monitoring and identity theft services provided by the Office of the President.
Health and Safety Updates
As UC San Diego employees, we’ve had incredible access to health-related resources throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including no-cost testing and vaccination. I’ve also greatly appreciated the access we continue to have to renowned health experts from UC San Diego Health, like infectious disease specialist Dr. Robert “Chip” Schooley. Chip has participated in many of our Staff Town Halls, answering your questions about the virus, the vaccine and more. Read a vaccine Q&A with Dr. Schooley »
Many in our staff community have already taken advantage of the opportunity to obtain the vaccine through UC San Diego Health. As a reminder, you can get vaccinated on work time and there are paid leave provisions available if you need time to recuperate after your vaccine. Read on to learn how to schedule your vaccine appointment, along with other important information and updates for staff.
Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments: Employees who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to do so while vaccine supply is plentiful. Vaccination appointments are available for all UC San Diego employees on campus at RIMAC. To schedule your appointment, click “Register and check my eligibility” on California’s My Turn website. Complete the “Confirm eligibility” screen and then enter the La Jolla campus zip code 92093 when prompted. Scroll to “Other locations” to find the RIMAC vaccination site. Follow the prompts to schedule your appointment at RIMAC.
New Allotment of Emergency Paid Sick Leave for 2021: In recognition of the many challenges UC employees continue to face, the University is offering all University employees, including exclusively represented employees, a new 2021 allotment of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL). The 2021 EPSL provides up to 80 hours of paid leave for employees and is available from March 29, 2021 – September 30, 2021. Learn more »
COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines for Vaccinated Employees: Fully vaccinated UC San Diego campus employees who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 are not required to quarantine after their exposure if they meet specific guidelines, as outlined on the COVID-19 Symptom and Exposure Screening page on Blink. Learn more »
Re-Imagining the Workplace: Share Your Voice
As UC San Diego continues making plans for a safe and gradual return to full campus operations, there are opportunities coming up to contribute your voice to the conversation. Next week, you’ll receive an invitation to participate in a survey focusing on the staff experience over the past year and what the future of our workplace might look like.
You can also share your thoughts and ideas about embracing a new vision for our workplace via our IdeaWave campaign. IdeaWave is a great platform to share your ideas for innovative programs and see what ideas are resonating with your staff colleagues. There is a lot of activity in the campaign, with ideas relating to connection and collaboration, environmental sustainability, transportation and parking, and other important subjects.
On the Horizon: Dates and Deadlines
Staff Town Hall: Our next Staff Town Hall is coming up on Tuesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. I encourage you to submit your questions when you register, as your input is vital in helping us provide the most timely and relevant information. Register and submit your questions »
Apply for the UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development: UC San Diego is currently accepting applications from campus employees for the 2021-2022 UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development (UC WI). This professional development program is designed to help woman-identified professionals advance in their UC careers, and is committed to enabling the full participation, success, and advancement of woman-identified professionals at the University. All who support this mission are invited to apply.
Retirement Counseling: If you’re interested in learning more about the retirement process or preparing for retirement, Human Resources is offering retirement counseling sessions this month. Facilitated by Sr. Benefits Analysts, these sessions cover the following topics:
- Retirement 101: Overview of UCRP and retirement estimate
- Retirement Process: Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) process for retirement
- Insurance Continuation Checklist: Introduction to retiree health benefits and required forms
- Retiree Health: Detailed overview of retiree health and welfare benefits, eligibility, the cost of retiree benefits, and what UC requires when you become eligible for Medicare
Warmly,
Nancy
