- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University invites comments on proposed revisions to the following Academic Personnel Manual policy:
- APM - 016, University Policy on Faculty Conduct and the Administration of Discipline
Summarized below are the proposed key policy revisions that are being distributed for systemwide review.
Key policy revisions
The policy revisions respond to the need to revise APM - 016 to address the handling of simultaneous academic misconduct investigations and personnel actions and include:
- Pause on Academic Personnel Review Actions: At the beginning of a formal investigation of alleged misconduct by a...
- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the following proposed policy:
- APM - 710, Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave/Medical Leave
The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key revisions:
- Proposed effective date of the policy revision is January 1, 2025.
- Policy title updated to clarify the policy applies to paid sick leave.
- Policy updated to provide paid medical leave to Agronomists, Astronomers and Curators who have a full-time appointment for at least a full academic year.
- Policy updated to permit paid sick leave accrual and usage to certain academic appointees who have a paid appointment of at least...
- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC ANR is deeply committed to supporting our community and building a positive work environment that is welcome, accessible and inclusive to all. We are pleased to announce, that in collaboration with the entire UC system, there has been a strategic evaluation of initiatives and activities in relation to the prevention, detection and response to harassment and discrimination. As a result, President Drake shared in his letter to the UC community that a Presidential Workgroup has reviewed and recommended a number of systemwide initiatives including a new policy and procedural framework that will offer enhanced protection, support and resources to...
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy BFB-BUS-50: Controlled Substances Use In Research and Teaching. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues:
- Clarify in detail the scope of duties of the Campus Controlled Substances Programs and the Controlled Substances Program Officers;
- Define the Campus Designation form of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration and address requirements applicable to DEA Registrations other than Campus Designation, such as individual schedule I DEA Registrations;
- Provide more specific procedures regarding Powers of Attorney;
- Provide additional guidance as to...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
On Aug. 16, 2023, the University of California's Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions was issued. The interim revisions move the university's COVID-19 vaccination program to a systemwide opt-out program for all covered individuals. The university's seasonal influenza vaccination program remains an opt-out program. The University of California Office of the President invites comments on changes from the interim revisions to finalize this Presidential Policy.
As background, there have been significant changes in federal and state public health guidance regarding COVID-19 since the last Systemwide Review period for this policy. The federal