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Celebration Corner

April 30, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 Muramoto honored with Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership AwardThe Agricultural Sustainability Institute at UC Davis has announced that the 2025 Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award will be given to Joji Muramoto, associate professor of…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Weeds: Pros and Cons

April 30, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 The simplest definition of a weed is “a plant growing where it’s not wanted.” Most home gardeners prefer to not have weeds growing among their landscape plants and in their vegetable gardens. However, weeds do have many benefits. For instance, they can help to control soil erosion, provide food for…
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Nearly half of surveyed UC ANR employees use GenAI in their work

April 30, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A recent survey of UC ANR employees and affiliates on their use and perceptions of generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, found that nearly 45% of the 298 UC ANR employees who responded currently use GenAI in their work, and an additional 20% plan to use it in the future.
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

Reminder: May 8th UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day

April 30, 2025
By Mark E Lundy
  Thursday, May 8th, UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day7:30 AM - 1:30 PM at UC Davis and 2:00PM – 4:00PM in Woodland at the California Wheat CommissionBrief Agenda:1) Morning: Field visit on breeding and agronomy (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)2) Free lunch, supported by…
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Supervisor Guide to Creating the IDP

On this page:Supporting professional growth and developmentOverall goals of a supervisor in staff developmentSteering the IDP ProcessMore resources and informationProfessional Development Policy (UCOP)This policy describes the University’s support of professional development for staff appointments in the…
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Employee’s Guide to Creating an IDP

On this page: Getting StartedAssess your skills, knowledge, and goalsTapping your resourcesFilling out the IDP Form Getting startedA critical part of the IDP is to identify your goals and enter them into an IDP fillable form (download; fillable PDF). If you need some help in getting started fill…
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Employee's Role

While the supervisor has a significant role in assisting the employee, ultimately the employee is responsible for taking the incentive for professional development. To do so the employee can:Schedule an appointment with the supervisor to start the processAssess their existing skills, competencies, and…
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IDP's Process Activities

The IDP brings the employee and supervisor together in discussion to make joint decisions on the specific skills, objectives, and progress needed to accomplish shared goals of individual career development and organizational enrichment. The supervisor and employee may also collaborate to find training and…
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What is an IDP?

On this page: Why plan your career?What is an Individual Development Plan (IDP)?Why create an IDP?IDP form (download; fillable PDF)  Why plan your career? If you don’t plan your career, who will? You spend a good amount of time and energy at work so why not ensure job satisfaction and…
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