For the past 18 months, UC ANR Academic Personnel Unit (APU) and the Staff Personnel Unit (SPU) have been working closely together to integrate the human resource services. This has been a very positive and successful process for the staff of the two units. The consolidated Academic and Staff Personnel units, under “one” Human Resource Service umbrella, will be more effective and efficient for the Division. The merger is effective October 1, 2105.
This strategy will enhance the services provided to ANR clientele when coupled with a “business partner” model, allowing for a closer partnership between HR staff and their clients. Under this model, the APU and SPU will identify HR “business...
After an extensive search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of John Fox as Executive Director – Human Resources for the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In this position, effective October 1, 2015, John will assume the responsibilities of the consolidated human resources organization, as Linda Manton prepares to transition into her planned retirement.
John comes to ANR with extensive experience working with Office of the President HR policies, issues management, benefits and training programs. He has over twenty years of progressive leadership and human resources experience with the University of California.
For the past five years, John has served as the Executive Director for UC...
As UC ANR Vice President Barbara Allen-Diaz completes her successful 30+ year career with the University of California, we want to thank her for her contributions to the Division. For several years, the Division has been guided by our Strategic Vision, of which she was a key architect. In bringing the Strategic Vision to life, she initiated the ANR Competitive Grants Program to target resources at critical issues where policy-relevant impacts could be achieved. She also led the development of a thorough process, involving significant internal and external review and input, to identify critical Cooperative Extension Advisor and Specialist positions and made the bold decision to aggressively rebuild the Cooperative Extension footprint...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
I am pleased to announce that David Underwood has been appointed manager of Information Technology Infrastructure and David Krause has been appointed as manager of Web Development and Applications Programming, effective August 1, 2014. Both positions are based in Davis.
Underwood, who has served ANR since 1991, will be responsible for the Division's information processing, operating hardware and software, network communication and data network infrastructures. He and his team will also be responsible for assisting ANR employees with computer services and the help desk function. His customer service focus stands out in his career with the University.
Krause will be responsible for managing the Division's programming and...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Robert Sams, executive director of Communication Services and Information Technology, has informed me of his intent to retire in June after more than 18 years of service with UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
When Bob joined the newly formed Office of Communication Services in December 1995, most people were still reading books and writing letters on paper. The way the world communicates has changed considerably since then. With his rich knowledge about communications technology, Bob has guided ANR's expansion of services from just the venerable printed page and VHS tapes to distributing educational information and services through the Internet via websites, videos, online learning and e-books. ANR and...