New ANR Employee Guide
You are now part of a large UC ANR community which stretches across the state of California (ARC GIS Map). Check out the General Guide to Understanding ANR (Web page).
- Welcome to UC ANR from Vice President Glenda Humiston (Video).
Our unique community of employees, collaborators such as our, partners, volunteers, community groups and clientele, engage in work that often has national and international implications. As you embark on your new journey working for this great organization, refer to this web page to learn about topics such as: ANR Accomplishments, the ANR Vision, Personal Responsibility, Principles of Community and Personal development.
Find administrative links below for time reporting, travel policies, benefits, and other important employee resources. You have 31 days from your start date to sign up for benefits (Web page).
Explore the ANR Orientation web page to find out when the next Administrative (all employees) and Programmatic Orientations (academic employees) take place. If you are a new people manager check out the Onboarding New ANR Employees: Supervisor's Guide. (Web page)
- Begin exploring your new organization by watching "We are UC ANR" (Video).
UC ANR - the Organization
ANR Mission and Vision
ANR Core Messages
History of UC ANR
Administration and Funding
Composition of ANR
ANR Programs
Administrative Units
Working at ANR
Employee Responsibility
Employee Groups
Employee Resources
Employee Benefits
Getting Support to Help You Thrive
Professional Development and Learning
Policies and Systems
Policies
Systems
Technology, Communication, and Access
Compensation and Benefits (What to do if you’re a new employee)
University of California System
ANR Mission and Vision
ANR Mission and Strategic Vision (Web page)
ANR 2020-2025 Strategic Plan (Web page)
ANR Core Messages
We are UC ANR (Video)
ANR Core Messages (Web page)- share them with stakeholders or people in your life.
History of UC ANR
UC Cooperative Extension: 100 years and Counting Centennial (Web page & Video)
Brief History of UC Cooperative Extension (Web page)
What does Abe Lincoln have to do with your academic career? (Video)
Administration and Funding
Our Administration (Web page)
Resource Planning and Management (Web page)
What We Accomplish
UC Delivers showcases how ANR is making a difference for Californians (Web page)
ANR YouTube channel. (Youtube Web page) Check it out!
ANR News (Web page)
Programmatic units
UC Integrated Pest Management (UC IPM)
The University of California Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM) helps residents, growers, land managers, community leaders, and other professional pest managers prevent and solve pest problems with the least unintended impacts on people and their surroundings. The program draws on expertise of University of California scientists to develop and distribute UC's best information on managing pests using safe and effective techniques and strategies that protect people and the environment. These techniques and strategies are the basis of integrated pest management. UC IPM (Web page). Video (5 min).
Master Food Preserver Program
The University California Master Food Preserver Program extends UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public. The UC Master Food Preserver Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension county offices. Master Food Preserver Program (Web page) Video.
Master Gardener Program
Extends UC research based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public and is administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension county offices. Master Gardener Program (Web page) Video
Nutrition Policy Institute
Brings together a wide range of experts who develop and conduct research on nutrition, food insecurity, physical activity, wellness, and the prevention of obesity, diabetes and other related health problems. Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) (Web page) Video.
Organic Agriculture Institute
The UC Organic Agriculture Institute serves as a hub for farmers, researchers, advocates, consumers and supporting industries to advance research, extension and education that assists the wide diversity of certified, transitioning, and aspiring organic farmers that exist across California to reach their goals. Organic Agriculture Institute (Web page) Video.
Research & Extension
UC Cooperative Extension
UCCE is a vast network of UC researchers and educators who work together to develop and provide science-based information to solve locally-relevant economic, agricultural, natural resource, youth development and nutrition issues. UC Cooperative Extension(UCCE) (Web page)
The Research and Extension Centers (RECs)
The REC system is a strong, vibrant organization of research and education academics supported by extraordinary research management capacity to conduct agriculture, natural resource and human resource programs that enable the delivery of the highest quality science to promote healthy citizens and thriving communities. The Research and Extension(REC) (Web page)
- Research and Extension Centers & UC Cooperative Extension Video.
Strategic Initiatives & Statewide Programs
Our Statewide Programs and Institutes build our State economy, protect our natural resources, build our people, workforce and communities and ensure that we have safe food Our Programs work through and with our County offices and community partners; providing key support for our UC ANR Strategic Initiatives. Strategic Initiatives & Statewide Programs (Web pages) Video.
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Extension
UC SAREP works to support farmers and ranchers working to develop more sustainable agricultural practices and assist communities in building strong and healthy regional food systems. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Extension (Web page) Video.
Community Nutrition and Health
Is a statewide network of researchers and educators promoting healthy and equitable communities for all Californians. Our shared goal is to co-create public education and partner training programming to advance community health across California. Community Nutrition and Health at UC ANR (Web page)
ANR Administrative Units
ANR Budget - Resource Planning and Management
The Resource Planning and Management Office (RPM) is responsible for the administration, analysis and reporting of the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources' budget. As a key resource adviser to leadership, Resource Planning & Management is responsible for three functional areas: Budget Operations; Reporting & Analysis; and Capital Planning. ANR receives and generates over $300 million per year in budgeted funds. These fund sources include state general, federal formula, endowment, capital, indirect and other cost recovery funds. ANR Budget - Resource Planning and Management (Web page).
Policies, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements
The Policies, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements (PCPA) office in UC ANR’s Controller’s office helps with policy, compliance, and programmatic agreements. They handle UC and ANR policy interpretation and development, delegations of authority, CANRA requirements, whistleblower reports, information practices issues (records requests/records management/subpoena/privacy), and act as a liaison to the Office of General Counsel. They also manage programmatic agreements like MOUs, real property, country support, researcher access, and internship program agreements. Learn more on the Policies, Compliance, & Programmatic Agreements web page.
Business Operations Center (BOC)
BOC Davis provides financial services to Statewide Programs, Research & Extension Centers, and ANR service units located in Davis. BOC Kearney provides comprehensive consolidated financial and payroll-related services in support of county Cooperative Extension offices statewide. Business Operations Center (Web page) Video.
Technology, Communication, Access
Information Technology (Web page)
ANR’s IT employees provides the technology that supports UC ANR in delivering globally-recognized, innovative programs and extension for California. Information Technology (Web page)
Publishing and Production
UC ANR Publications, the publishing arm of UC ANR, is responsible for the editing and graphic design of peer-reviewed materials produced by UC academics, UCCE personnel, and others. These publications are intended to benefit stakeholders in California’s agriculture, natural resources, youth development and community nutrition sectors as well as the wider California population. Some publications appear in printed form and others appear online. Many are available under an Open Access license, ensuring that UC research directly supports the communities it serves. Publications include single-page fact sheets, manuals covering all aspects of crop management, the California Master Gardener Handbook, and California Agriculture, the division’s flagship journal. Read more at anrpublications.org and californiaagriculture.org (Web pages).
Strategic Communications
Strategic Communication’s mission is to promote the great work of UC ANR to Californians and various external audiences. They conduct outreach to news media, pitch stories to influential journalists, develop promotional material, keep active social media platforms, develop web content, and maintain responsibility for the UC ANR Brand. Strategic Communications (Web page) Video.
News and Information in Spanish (NOS)
News & Outreach in Spanish (NOS) is geared to help researchers, advisors, specialists and program staff reach Spanish-speaking audiences using a variety of dissemination tools, such as radio, print media, translations/adaptations, videos and blogs. News and Information in Spanish (NOS) (Web page) Video.
Contracts & Grants
The Office of Contracts and Grants provides principal investigators assistance with proposal preparation (including funding searches and proposal strategy, planning and development, project management, and partnership-building), and provide resources and expertise so that principal investigators may better understand contract and grant administration and successfully administer sponsored awards. The UC ANR Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Contracts & Grants (Web page) Video.
Development Services
Works with all UC ANR statewide programs, Cooperative Extension Offices and Research and Extension Centers to raise private donations. Development Services include major gifts, support for local fundraising, annual appeals, stewardship and campaign materials, online giving, donor research, endowments, planned gifts and capital campaigns. We provide assistance with policy issues and work closely with UC Institutional Advancement. We manage the database of record for UC ANR, entering all gifts and storing donation records. Development Services (Web page) Video.
Environmental Health & Safety
In partnership with Safety Coordinators at each Cooperative Extension and Research and Extension Center Location, EH&S strives to ensure all ANR researchers, staff, volunteers, and youth participants can perform their activities in a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible manner by developing and making available a suite of EH&S planning, procedural, and training resources. Environmental Health & Safety (Web page) Video.
Financial Services
Provides leadership and technical expertise in the development, management, analysis, reporting and coordinating ANR financial activities. Financial Services (Web page) Video.
Government Relations
Engaging government officials and community stakeholders is a critical tool that helps builds awareness and support for your work and that of the University as a whole. Government Relations (Web page) Video.
Office of Workplace Inclusion & Belonging
WIB unit collaborates across the ANR Organization, and partners closely with the HR unit and Learning & Development, on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. Workplace Inclusion & Belonging (Web page).
Members of the far-reaching UC ANR community have the right to work in an environment that promotes fairness, trust, respect, and physical and emotional safety and security. UC ANR accepts and welcomes individuals of all races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, sexes, gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, citizenships and other personal characteristics. Learn about Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (Web page).
ANR employees have the right to work in an environment that promotes fairness, trust, respect, and physical and emotional safety and security. Each member plays an important role in demonstrating inclusive behavior, cooperation, professionalism, and agree to uphold the ANR Principles of Community. Familiarize yourself with the UC ANR Principles of Community (Web page).
Human Resources
Staff HR
Provides personnel services to all ANR county-based and other off-site units in the areas of classification, compensation, recruitment, employment, and more. Staff HR (Web page)
Academic HR
Provides leadership, coordination and consulting services in applying academic personnel policies and procedures in recruitment, advancement, compensation and employee relations for academic appointees in the division. Academic HR (Web page)
Affirmative Action Office
AAO is responsible for ensuring that the University complies with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and harassment. Affirmative Action Office (Web page)
Learning & Development (L&D)
L&D offers an array of opportunities for employee learning and professional development. Learning & Development (Web page)
Program Planning & Evaluation
Coordinates statewide program planning, accountability and reporting on behalf of the Associate Vice President for Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension programs. Program Planning & Evaluation (Web page) Video.
Program Support Unit (PSU)
Provides programmatic support in key areas to those involved in ANR initiatives, programmatic and advocacy efforts, statewide programs, and leadership groups. Support includes coordinating all aspects of event planning, scheduling the Davis ANR Building Valley Conference Rooms, meeting support, note taking, and much more. Program Support Unit (Web page) Video.
Statewide Programs and REC Operations
ANR Statewide Programs and Research and Extension Center Operations (SWPR) manages the budget, financial, personnel, programmatic and administrative operations for the program side of ANR. Statewide Programs and REC Operations (Web page).
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Employee Responsibilities
Compliance Training
You are required to complete these at UC Learning Center (UC Davis)
- University of California Statement of Ethical Values
- Standards of Ethical Conduct
- UC Cyber Security Awareness
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention
Environmental Health & Safety
Our mission: Preventing injuries and protecting the environment by providing the best Environmental Health & Safety services to all ANR employees, volunteers, and the public. Environmental Health & Safety (Web page)
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs and tools to people. It encompasses workstation, tool, and work-flow design to maximize efficiency and comfort. It is used to prevent discomfort and injury associated with repetitive motions, unchanging and/or poor postures, and forceful motions or grips on objects. Ergonomics (Web page)
Ethical Values and Conduct
Members of the University of California community are committed to the highest ethical standards in furtherance of our mission of teaching, research and public service. We recognize that we hold the University in trust for the people of the State of California. Our policies, procedures, and standards provide guidance for application of the ethical values stated below in our daily life and work as members of this community. Ethical Values and Conduct (Web page)
Whistleblower Hotline
The University of California takes violations of federal and state laws, and of University policy, seriously. We have selected EthicsPoint to provide a confidential means for reporting suspected misconduct. You may report your concerns online or by phone. With either method you can choose to remain anonymous. WhistleblowerHotline (Web page)
Employee Groups
Academic Assembly
The mission of the Assembly Council is to provide a forum to enhance the impacts of Cooperative Extension programs and address the professional needs of Cooperative Extension academic employees. Academic Assembly (Web page) Video.
Staff Assembly
The resolve of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Staff Assembly is to cultivate satisfied, dedicated and professional staff to work with UC ANR Senior Leadership and other members of the ANR community to promote the interest and welfare of all staff employees. Staff Assembly (Web page) Video.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alliance
The ANR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Alliance exists to examine our own individual and organizational complicity in racist systems and to build support for ANR to become a true multicultural and inclusive institution. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alliance (Web page) Video.
Employee Affinity Groups
Employee Resource Groups connect employees and foster inclusive work environments across UC ANR. If you would like to form an Employee Resource Group that does not yet exist, please contact the Director of Human Resources. Employee Affinity Groups (Web page)
- Employee News (Web page)
- UC ANR Portal login (Web page)
- HR Staff Help (email)
- IT Help (email)
- Employee directory (Web page)
- Branding ANR (Web page)
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance
UC offers employees and retirees a choice of medical plans because maintaining good benefits is important to you and it’s important to UC. Our plans have a broad choice of providers — including UC medical center doctors, hospitals and medical groups — and plan designs to fit your needs. Health Insurance (Web page)
Retirement Benefits
Preparing for a successful retirement is one of the biggest financial responsibilities you’ll face. UC offers a comprehensive array of retirement benefits, savings programs and educational and counseling resources to help you plan for retirement. Retirement Benefits (Web page)
Getting Support to Help You Thrive
Working with your supervisor
- Get clear guidelines about your role and responsibilities
- Ask questions about topics not covered during your first meeting
- Request a copy of your location’s onboarding handbook, if one is available
- During the first weeks, share with your supervisor areas in which you need training
- Be open to hear from your supervisor about areas in which you need improvement
Ask your colleagues for information they may have on:
- Public transport commute discounts, parking, carpooling
- Office culture, dress code, local restaurants and cafes
Professional Development and Learning
Be proactive for your own professional and personal growth:
- ANR Learning & Development and resources (Web pages)
- ANR Career planning tools (Web page)
- UC Performance Standards (Web page)
- Academic Training & Resources (Web page)
- UC Learning Center (UC Davis Web page)
Are you a people manager? Hone your management skills:
- UC People Management Certificate Series (UC Davis Web page)
Orientation
- New Employee Administrative Orientation (Web page)
- Programmatic Orientation for New Academics (Web page)
- UC ANR Policies (Web page)
- Bargaining Units & Contracts (Web page)
- Travel and Entertainment (UCOP Web page)
- Acceptable Use Policy for UC supported computers, networks, video, and audio equipment (UC Davis Web page)
Time Reporting System (TRS) (UC Davis Web page); also found in ANR Portal).
- Travel card sign-up (UC Davis Web page)
- AggieTravel and AggieTravel Training (UC Davis web page)
- AggieBuy (UC Davis web page)
- UC Davis Direct Deposit Service Direct (UC Davis web page)
- Business card ordering information
- Sign up for purchasing card, if applicable
Compensation and Benefits (What to do if you’re a new employee)
Compensation and Benefits (UCnet web page) (How to create a UC account, complete guide to health benefits, UC retirement decision guide, family member eligibility verification)
Benefits: Retirement and Health Benefits enrollment time sensitive
- Benefits of Belonging (UCnet Web page)
- Total Compensation Estimator (UCnet Web page)
University of California System
Overview of the UC System
The University of California began more than 150 years ago on a simple but revolutionary idea: that college should be available to everyone. That same spirit still guides us today. The UC Story through data (Web page).
Governance of the University of California
The University of California is a ten-campus public system of higher education that is governed by a 26-member Board of Regents, as established in Article IX, section 9 of the California State Constitution. Board of Regents (Web page).
Working at the University of California
Ready to change the world? Start with a job at UC! Our university is a launchpad for mission-driven careers that span every field imaginable — from supporting students to caring for patients, breaking new ground and making a difference in people’s lives. Career and Community (Web page).
UC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diversity is a defining feature of the University of California and we embrace it as a source of strength. Our differences — of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic status, abilities, experience and more — enhance our ability to achieve the university’s core missions of public service, teaching and research. We welcome faculty, staff and students from all backgrounds and want everyone at UC to feel respected and valued. Resources for you (Web page).
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