[Sa-staff] Staff Assembly newsletter & upcoming events: Sept. 2021

[Melanie Ramiro]

Campus Town Hall addresses staff concerns

More than 500 UCR staff members joined us via Zoom at the Campus Town Hall on Aug. 16<https://events.ucr.edu/event/campus_town_hall> with Vice Chancellor Gerry Bomotti and Interim Associate Vice Chancellor John Stephen Henderson. In total, our staff submitted more than 80 questions in 90 minutes on topics ranging from remote work, to campus return, to safety concerns about the emerging Delta variant of COVID-19.

We weren’t able to answer every question live during the town hall, but Vice Chancellor Bomotti, Interim AVC Henderson, and others have provided useful follow-up information about almost everything that was asked<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RCFNq37oYW6mNup8Juqze26OHhMufcB5/view>. If you missed the Campus Town Hall, a recording is available via our Staff Assembly Facebook<https://fb.watch/7rEn5jfe7F/> and YouTube<https://youtu.be/uf6isy5zlNY> channels. There is also an online archive<https://www.facebook.com/watch/255122481861/397206431380310> of previous Staff Assembly Town Halls.

We also invite you to learn more about the results from the recent survey conducted by Human Resources that shows 93% of UCR staff favor remote/hybrid work options<https://insideucr.ucr.edu/stories/2021/08/10/staff-employees-strongly-support-flexible-work-options-survey>— and so do the majority of their supervisors. More resources for employees and supervisors, including a remote work agreement<https://hr.ucr.edu/document/work-life-form-mandatory-remote-work-agreement>, are found on HR’s remote/hybrid web page<https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-resources/remote-work>.

Many questions still remain as we look ahead to fall quarter and beyond. Staff Assembly will continue the important work of advocating for all UCR staff, engaging with campus leadership, and providing opportunities for you to connect directly with decision makers.

Lastly, I strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated<https://rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine>, wear face coverings<https://humanresources.ucr.edu/ucr-face-covering-policy>, and Let’s Do R Part <https://campusreturn.ucr.edu/> to keep each other safe.

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Virtually yours,

Jeff Girod

President, UCR Staff Assembly

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HIGHLIGHTS

Support Staff Assembly this month


Return to Campus: Tip Sheet

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Do you wish you could have all the return-to-campus info consolidated in one place? Everything from policies, safety protocols, what’s open, where to get food, how to request disinfectant kits and hand sanitizer, and more. This tip sheet is current as of Aug. 27, 2021. Download it here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FjFblTGjkYxtQoAWj-jH3x7vumpCJxiX/view?usp=sharing>

For ongoing updates, check campusreturn.ucr.edu<https://campusreturn.ucr.edu/> frequently.

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2020-2021 Annual Report

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The 2020-21 year presented a significant amount of challenges around the world, impacting individuals, families, communities and nations. It is our honor and privilege to share Staff Assembly’s work during the past academic year with you through this Annual Report<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/annual-report>.

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Hot Jobs: New Career Opportunities at UC Riverside

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UC Riverside strives to attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce. They also aim to give employees opportunities for growth and advancement within UCR. Human Resources would like to highlight these two recently posted career positions. If you’re looking to take the next steps in your career path, apply to these (or other) roles at jobs.ucr.edu<https://jobs.ucr.edu/>!

  *   Senior Director of Budget & Finance<https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=23535840&profile_id=&module=jobs>

  *   Financial System Implementation Change Manager<https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=23340100&profile_id=&module=jobs>

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Pick up or ship your Virtual 5K swag

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Show us your Virtual 5K swag! Post a picture in your Virtual 5K t-shirt and medal on social media and tag Staff Assembly so we can share it, too:

  *   Instagram: @UCRStaffAssembly<https://www.instagram.com/UCRStaffAssembly/>

  *   Twitter: @ucrsa<https://twitter.com/ucrsa>

  *   Facebook: @ucrsa<http://facebook.com/ucrsa>

  *   LinkedIn: @ucr-staff-assembly<https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ucr-staff-assembly>



Next in-person swag pick-up:

Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Bannockburn J100, off of Canyon Crest Drive.

Can't get to campus? Get it shipped for $10!<https://bit.ly/3hM7UMy> Please include your original order number, name, and shirt size.

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September 2021

Upcoming Events


Follow Staff Assembly<https://events.ucr.edu/group/staff_assembly> on events.ucr.edu<https://events.ucr.edu/> to be the first to know about new events.

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Mental Health: Fall Restart Workshop

Wednesday, September 1 | 10 - 11 a.m.

Virtual meetup

Helping staff transition back to campus in a psychologically safe way. Workshop will touch on topics such as: getting back to routines or creating new ones, managing stress and anxiety for the fall quarter, and transitioning back to campus and in-person interactions.

Sign up<https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcemprTguHtDyIcgN-17v0qyETuAeXATU>

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Highlanders with Cubs

Thursday, September 2 | 12 – 1 p.m.

Virtual meetup

No matter their age, kids are the best and hardest part of our lives. Come talk about it! Highlanders with Cubs is meant to be a safe space where parents can boast and vent about their kids, no matter what their age. Each meeting includes a topic of discussion, a fun craft idea, and a free chat period. RSVP<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/92858162627?pwd=M2VyWkxwemExMUwvbDRteXNodG4xZz09#success>

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Staff Assembly Book Club

Fridays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 | 12 – 1 p.m.

Come join the next installment of the Staff Assembly Book Club as we read "Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution" by Susan Stryker and get to know more about this underrepresented community and what struggles they face. Please note the change in meeting time: We are now meeting on FRIDAYS from 12-1pm. Whether or not you have ever attended Book Club, we are always happy to see new faces! Register here<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98058499011?pwd=N0xWMWh2RDc1WURvY2htZDV1bkh2Zz09>

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UCR Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo

Friday, September 17 | 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Virtual meeting

Join Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and Past President Dennis McIver for monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UCDC/UCPath/UCLA/UCRRA/UCOP/UCSB/UCSF.

There will be two virtual sessions: A matinee session from 12 - 1 p.m. and the evening session from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Deadline to register: Thursday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PtN2qzli7HUjvn>

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UCR Chorale & Chamber Singers

Week of September 20

In-person auditions

Like to sing?

The UCR Chorale and Chamber Singers will hold auditions during the week of Sept. 20. The chorale welcomes UC Riverside staff (along with students and faculty).

Try out!<https://bit.ly/UCRChoirs>

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UCR Orchestra

Week of September 20

In-person auditions

Like playing music?

The UCR Orchestra is excited to come back and make music in person! Auditions are open the week of Sept. 20 to UC Riverside staff, as well as students, faculty, and community.

Play with us!<https://bit.ly/UCROrchestra>

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UCR Staff Scholars

Tuesday, September 21 | 12:00 - 1.00 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

Are you considering returning to school but don't know where to begin? Are you pursuing a degree of some kind while juggling your job? Did you complete your studies while working and find yourself eager to share your lessons? Then join the UCR Staff Scholars, a new Staff Assembly initiative that connects staff members balancing their careers with higher learning.


Join Us!<https://bit.ly/3z6HD1U>

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Lunch & Learn: Raising Money-Smart Kids

Wednesday, September 22 | 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

This workshop is an invaluable guide for parents wishing to teach their children financial responsibility at any age. You’ll learn how you can teach them to distinguish between wants and needs, and how (when they are ready) to use credit wisely. Allowances, contributions to household income, shopping, and savings will be also discussed.


Get money smart!<https://events.ucr.edu/event/lunch_learn_raising_money-smart_kids#.YS0pztNKg1I>

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Virtual New Staff Orientation (NSO)

Tuesday, September 28 | 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

As a new UCR employee, you are now part of what makes this University so great – the people! The more you know about UCR, the more you will benefit from the many opportunities available. To manage your registration, please log in to the UC Learning Center (LMS)<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=https:%2F%2Fuc.sumtotal.host%2Flearning%2Fapp%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FUserMode%3D0%26ActivityId%3D30004%26ClassUnderStruct%3DFalse%26CallerUrl%3D%2Flearning%2Flearner%2FHome%2FGoToPortal%3Fkey%3D0%26SearchCallerURL%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fuc.sumtotal.host%252Fcore%252FsearchRedirect%253FViewType%253DList%2526SearchText%253Dnew%25252520staff%25252520orientation%2526startRow%253D0%26SearchCallerID%3D2>. Ask your supervisor for assistance with getting registered.

Learn more<https://hr.ucr.edu/talent-acquisition/ucr-staff-orientation>

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Pictionary with Jeff Girod

Wednesday, September 29 | 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

Join UCR Staff Assembly President Jeff Girod and a special guest for an hour of fun, prizes, and crudely drawn random objects. Contestants will win up to $100 in prizes. You don't want to miss this!

Join us for Pictionary<https://events.ucr.edu/event/pictionary_with_jeff_girod_6910#.YPmld5NKjX0>

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