Budget Content

Prizes to Be Awarded for Your ‘IDEA$’

Dave Jones — January 10, 2023 - 1:03pm

Faculty and staff members have submitted nearly 400 ideas for innovative ways �ٺ��Ƶ could generate savings or revenue as part of the IDEA$ at Work budget campaign.

Saving Money the Lean Six Sigma Way

Dave Jones — November 08, 2022 - 12:40am

While cutting red tape or reducing hassles for employees can sound unrelated to saving money, a training program in Lean Six Sigma principles has been teaching �ٺ��Ƶ employees how to streamline team processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve customer satisfaction.

Help Turn Job Hassles Into Budget Opportunities

Dave Jones — November 08, 2022 - 12:21am

While you’re working at �ٺ��Ƶ, do you ever catch yourself daydreaming of ways to make your job better? Wish you could cut a repeat hassle out of your work routine? Or wonder why �ٺ��Ƶ isn’t taking advantage of an opportunity that you can clearly see?

California Budget Includes Money to Help Homeless Animals

Amy M Quinton — July 28, 2021 - 9:00am

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed budget legislation that includes $45 million in one-time support for a statewide Animal Shelter Assistance Program.

Federal, State Funding Ease Campus Strain

Dave Jones — January 12, 2021 - 4:53pm

Budget reduction options under discussion since last month are off the table, Chancellor Gary S. May and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary S. Croughan said Monday (Jan. 11), attributing the decision in part to new federal stimulus money and the proposed state budget.

Chancellor Plans Consultation on Campus’s Response to Fiscal Constraints

Cody Kitaura — November 23, 2020 - 10:30am

Chancellor Gary S. May released the following statement today (Nov. 23) on campus-specific fiscal planning related to systemwide guidelines put forth by UC President Michael V. Drake.

President Drake’s Message on UC’s Commitment to Preserving Jobs

Cody Kitaura — November 23, 2020 - 10:22am

Dear Colleagues:

Last month, I announced the launch of a consultation process with the UC community to explore the idea of a systemwide program to preserve jobs and avoid COVID-related layoffs to every extent possible, and to help us address the more than $2 billion budget deficit UC faces due to the pandemic. This would supplement our many other efforts to deal with our financial challenges, and I write you today to update you on our plans.

UC President Announces Systemwide Pay Freeze for Policy-Covered Employees

Dave Jones — May 18, 2020 - 3:03pm

UC President Janet Napolitano issued the following letter Monday (May 18):

As we enter a new phase of this pandemic and an eventual gradual return to in-person operations, I want to thank everyone for everything you are doing to maintain our core mission and work through the countless challenges.

UC, Campuses Address Budget Uncertainty

Dave Jones — May 18, 2020 - 2:18pm

�ٺ��Ƶ issued the following statement today (May 18):

At �ٺ��Ƶ, we have continued to support our students, faculty and staff in achieving our core mission as we steer our way through this pandemic. We look forward to transitioning through the coming months to a gradual return to in-person operations.

FROM UCOP

From the UC Office of the President:

Statement from �ٺ��Ƶ

Karen Michele Nikos — April 14, 2016 - 3:01pm

Communicating the value of �ٺ��Ƶ is an essential element of our campus’s education, research, and larger public service mission. Increased investment in social media and communications strategy has heightened the profile of the university to good effect.