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 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

July 8, 2026

People Leaders:  For staff without ready access to email, please print and post a copy of this email. 

Between commencement ceremonies, Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Independence Day, the close of the academic year, and the start to summer, this time reminds us exactly why this work matters and exactly who we are doing it for. I’m grateful we got to celebrate all of it in the same breath at this incredible institution.

I hope you had the chance to do more than observe and actually got to participate and learn the history behind the festivities. Celebrate the people in your life and in our community who have had to fight simply to be themselves. And if you are one of those people: be proud. As Campus Chief Human Resources Officer, I promise to continue doing everything I can to make UC San Diego a place where you never have to leave any part of yourself at the door. Let's honor that by continuing to build a community where the sense of belonging is not aspirational but lived, as stated in our People Proposition.

And as we all take a collective exhale into the summer months, having successfully completed another academic year and all the commencement celebrations that filled our campus with families, caps, and happy tears, remember to soak it all in. This is our reason for the season.

Now, at the expense of sounding like a broken record (you’ll appreciate this song, though), here’s a not-so-gentle reminder: please, please, please rest. Take your vacation. Unplug. The work will be here when you return – and so will we (unless we’re also out on vacation, but you know what I mean!).

Lead with grace and courage,

Terri S. Winbush 

Campus Chief Human Resources Officer 

Following the Chancellor’s recent message announcing the 2026–27 salary program, UC San Diego is pleased to share information for eligible policy-covered (non-represented) staff.

Eligible employees will receive a 4% general salary increase as part of the UCOP 2026–27 Salary Program.

Equity Program for Policy-Covered Staff

Eligible employees will receive a tiered equity increase through UC San Diego’s 2026–27 Equity Program.

Both increases will be implemented centrally by the respective HR offices. Paycheck timing information will be posted to the 2026–27 Salary Guidelines page once confirmed.

On June 22, all policy-covered career staff who have at least 50% appointments should have received an email invitation with a unique link to complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey and ensure your perspective is included in this Systemwide effort has been extended to this Friday, July 10, 2026. For more information and FAQs, read this article on UCnet.

Convenient primary care is available at the new clinic in the Triton Health and Wellness Building on the UC San Diego campus. UC San Diego Health patients seeking a primary care physician are welcome, including university employees and community members. Accepting new patients: Call (800) 926-8273 to schedule an appointment.

Read the latest edition of UCnet's UC Spotlight  – a monthly feature celebrating the people and teams who help make UC a great place to work. Do you know a UC San Diego staff member whose story should be shared? Submit a nomination on UCnet. UCnetwork is emailed monthly to University of California staff, and all members of the UC community are invited to subscribe. Get UCnetwork delivered to your inbox.

 

Looking to expand your campus network and exchange ideas with fellow people leaders? Join us this summer to step back, recharge, and intentionally build out your people leadership toolkit. Whether you are a brand-new supervisor at UC San Diego or an experienced people leader looking for a mid-year refresh, our 2026 People Leader Development Program has something for you.

These upcoming courses are designed to help build essential skills, foster inclusive teams, and connect with fellow leaders across campus. (And remember, previous participants are always welcome to return!)

Secure your spot in our upcoming sessions:

Register for these sessions or view the full calendar of upcoming courses here. Looking for immediate support? Check out all our on-demand resources on the People Leader Network Blink page.

Ah, summer in San Diego! We have the coast and the mountains, the deserts and the city parks, and even our beautiful campus footprint to enjoy all the many ways to explore nature. Connecting with nature is one of the most important ways to support your health and relationships. Check out these tips from the American Heart Association to get you away from the desk and out the door this season. For more ideas to enhance your mood, explore FSAP’s Wellness Resources.

Join the Health Care Facilitator on Wednesday, July 15, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for an overview of UC retiree health and welfare benefits. The presentation will cover which benefits can continue into retirement, eligibility requirements, retiree health costs, and what UC requires when you become eligible for Medicare. Resources will also be provided for employees who do not qualify for UC retiree health and welfare benefits. No registration is required. Join the webinar via Zoom. 

People Leaders, mark your calendars for the upcoming People Leader Summit on Tuesday, July 28 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Stay tuned for more information about the topics to be covered soon. Register and submit your questions in advance through Zoom. The People Leader Network meets four times a year for its centerpiece event, the People Leader Summit – an online, interactive session featuring valuable tools for People Leaders to thrive with their teams. The summit features news and updates; a real-time Q&A; moderated discussion groups; and more.

Be part of the UC San Diego community's Pride celebrations by joining us at the San Diego Pride Parade on Saturday, July 18. Register for the parade on Blink, and stay tuned for on-campus festivities through the LGBT Resource Center’s website.

Join us for the second annual Summer with Stuart, a pop-up concert series at various Stuart Collection artworks. In partnership with local chamber musicians, we're presenting six weeks of free, family-friendly summer evening programming. Starting Thursday, July 2 through August 6, we'll have a concert every Thursday from 6 – 7 p.m. perfect for family picnic dinners, relaxing after work and spending time outdoors with the artworks. No RSVPs necessary – join if you can!

University Credit Union (UCU) is UC San Diego's official financial institution partner and official sponsor of all UC San Diego Athletics and Alumni events. An environmentally conscious, not-for-profit financial cooperative that was founded by UC employees over 70 years ago to exclusively support higher education, UCU offers a variety of benefits for UC San Diego community members, including one-on-one consultations with Certified Financial Consultants (virtual or in-person), guidance on budgeting, credit building/rebuilding, debt management, and savings, customized financial education workshops for departments and teams, and products designed for university employees including checking, savings, and lending