Working at UC ANR
Project board, hiring people, policies, safety in the workplace, and more.
On this page
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Connecting within UC and UC ANR -see Extension page
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Health, Risk & Safety
Preventing Harassment and Discrimination
Orientation
Students, Volunteers and others - how to engage
Who does what
Working remotely
Artificial Intelligence
AI Essentials (UCB Training)
Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence Report
Travel cybersecurity tips (UC ANR Video)
Administrative rights & Cybersecurity on your local laptop or PC (UC ANR Video)
Working in a safe environment
Please be stewards of a safe and healthy environment. Read more information on environmental health and safety and upholding the UC ANR Principles of Community.
Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program
If you have concerns about harassment and discrimination in the work place, UC ANR employees can reach out to the UC Davis HDAPP office
Overview
Orientation & On-Boarding Checklist (UC ANR Web page)
As a new employee learn about UC ANR using the New Employees Guide (UC ANR Web page)
Learn how to become an onboarding buddy. (UC ANR Web page)
Programmatic Orientation
Checklist - Helping People Start Strong Within UC ANR
Building Success (UC ANR)
Module 1. Connecting for impact
Online presentation | Handout |
Module 2. Goal setting for impact
Online presentation | Handout |
Modules 3. Wellness for impact
Online presentation | Handout |
Module 4. Communicating for Impact
Online presentation | handout |
Getting Started
Part of our strength and brand is that we are in communities, we are known, and our work is relevant. Learn more here about how to be successful in working across counties. (PDF)
A good program has a positive impact (i.e., positively changes conditions) on one’s targeted clientele. We explore here briefly, what is involved and what you can do. Find out more about what a good program looks like. (PDF)
Words of wisdom from Colleagues 2021
Ellen Bruno Video 11:10 minutes (resource Economics Specialist UC Berkeley)
Natalie Price Video 11:06 minutes (Nutrition & Health Advisor)
Luke Milliron Video 10:43 minutes (Orchard crops Advisor)
UC ANR and the Land Grant System
Part 1: UC ANR & the Land Grant System (online presentation)
(Presentation as a PowerPoint)
Part 2: How we make a difference (online presentation)
The History of the Land Grant System (Jim MacDonald: Video 42 minutes)
Volunteers
Engaging and retaining volunteers is a crucial skill for UC ANR programmatic employees. Building Volunteer Engagement Course. Develop an action plan to enhance volunteer engagement. For a deeper dive please use the following for Building Volunteer Engagement: an Online Course for UC ANR Academics and Staff:
Login instructions PDF,
Login instructions Video (1:32)
eXtension Activity Completion Report Instructions (PDF)
Who to contact at Business Operations Center (BOC)
Explore "For Employees"
Guidance for telecommuters (UC ANR Risk & safety)
Tips to work remotely (Fact Sheet)
Getting ready in the counties and RECs (Fact Sheet)
Safety Note 155 Home Office Safety
Virtual meetings or training
Using Information Technology (UC ANR L&D)
Create and implement an engaging webinar
Working remotely (eXtension resources)