Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards may be granted in FY 20-21. The award amounts in the guidelines are modified for FY 20-21 to reflect the impact of the pandemic on UCLA’s operations. The intent of the award program this year is to recognize those staff members who have made exceptional contributions, going above and beyond regular work expectations to support the campus and their respective organizations.

The University of California Office of the President is proposing revisions to the Presidential Policy UC Health Participation in Activities under the End of Life Option Act (PDF). Some of the proposed changes include the following:

The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM-2.210 (Absence from Work) (PDF), which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Senior Professionals, and Senior Management Group personnel groups.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021-2022 Systemwide UC Women's Initiative (UC WI) for Professional Development. This valuable opportunity is ideal for mid-career women, including staff and faculty/academic personnel.

Eligible UC staff and non-Senate academic employees who are interested in serving as the 2021-2023 Staff Advisor to the UC Board of Regents may apply for the position through Friday, April 9, 2021, at 5 p.m.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Professional Development Program (PDP). The deadline for applications is April 4, 2021. 

As one of the most successful career development programs at UCLA, PDP is beginning its 27th year. The program assists the University in the development and retention of a highly skilled, diverse, and motivated professional staff. The program has a demonstrated record of enhancing skills, strengthening institutional loyalty, and broadening participants' knowledge of University affairs.

Are you wondering what steps to take as you prepare to retire with UC? Not quite sure where to start? Fidelity and UC are teaming up to help. In these Zoom retirement sessions, Fidelity experts will walk you through every step that you should take, from beginning to end, as you approach retirement.

Some of the key topics that will be covered in these sessions include:

Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 UCLA Management Enrichment Program (MEP). MEP is designed to provide a framework for enhancing decision-making and leadership skills, particularly in critical areas such as strategic planning, financial management, and human resources, along with understanding the context in which decisions are made at UCLA. This year’s cycle will consider the internal and external factors influencing operations, such as the pandemic.

The Administrative Management Group (AMG), in partnership with Campus Human Resources, is accepting nominations for the 2021 Excellence Awards, which honor outstanding managers and staff who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the campus.

Nominations are being accepted for the following three awards:

The 2021 UC Management Development Program is now accepting applications. This impactful system-wide training program was established to enhance and strengthen leadership capabilities in core management competencies and ensure managers have the skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively lead, engage and develop staff.