ANR Update

Dear Colleagues, I have asked Anne Megaro to serve as interim director of Strategic Communications in addition to her current role as director of government and community relations.

Dear Colleagues, The UCCE county directors and REC directors have submitted 20 CE advisor position proposals and the executive associate deans, working with campus departments, have submitted 20 CE specialist position proposals.

Following up on previous messages, the Rate and Recharge Committee and Associate Vice President Tu Tran have approved the full-costed rates for each of the nine Research and Extension Centers (RECs).

In 2017, ANR learned valuable lessons amid events within the UC Office of the President making necessary our examination of policy and procedures regarding University-purchased portable electronics.

ANR Colleagues, I'm writing to inform you of a change in ANR Human Resources. John Sims has accepted a position with the Office of the President. Effective May 7, I will serve as the Interim Discrimination, Affirmative Action Compliance and Title IX Officer for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.