HR Update; October 19, 2007
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Annual Policy Notification
Each year UCSF provides an annual notification of following important policies to the campus community. Listed below are summaries for each of the policies/guidelines which you are encouraged to review.
- Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Clery Act);
- UCSF Guide for Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace;
- UCSF Policy on Sexual Violence and Campus Response/Procedures;
- University of California Policy on Sexual Harassment;
- University of California Policy on Substance Abuse;
- Whistleblower Policy;
- Zero Tolerance Standard for Workplace Violence; and
- Smoke-Free Workplace
A list of Campus Resources is provided where more information can be obtained. Questions and concerns should be directed to the individuals listed under each respective policy/guideline.
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Clery Act)
The University of California, San Francisco prepares an annual security report which includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus/off campus in University-controlled buildings and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. For detailed information: http://student.ucsf.edu/clery/
UCSF Guide for Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace
The University of California, San Francisco is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of its students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and other academic appointees. Domestic violence affects members of the UCSF community directly and indirectly. The “UCSF Guide for Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace” provides prevention and early intervention strategies to help effectively address domestic violence in the workplace. It does not address the patient population. For patients, refer to UCSF Medical Center Policy 6.01.02, Domestic Violence Reporting. For detailed information: http://www.ucsf.edu/cge/srv/dvi.html
UCSF Policy on Sexual Violence and Campus Response/Procedures
The University of California, San Francisco is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual violence. Such behavior is prohibited both by law and by campus policy. For detailed information: http://www.ucsf.edu/cge/srv/index.html
University of California Policy on Sexual Harassment
The University of California, San Francisco is committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere free from all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. Sexual harassment, in any form, will not be tolerated. For detailed information: http://www.ucsf.edu/oshpr/policies/policy.html
University of California Policy on Substance Abuse
In accordance with “The Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988” and the “State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990,” the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use, or sale of alcohol, or of controlled substances by University employees and students in the workplace, on University premises, at official University functions, or on University business is prohibited. In addition, employees and students shall not use illegal substances or abuse legal substances in a manner that impairs work performance, scholarly activities, or student life. For detailed information (#150-11): http://policies.ucsf.edu/150/15011.HTM
Whistleblower Policy
Under California law and University policy, members of the campus community are encouraged to bring forward any concerns or allegations regarding improper governmental activities within the University (commonly known as “Whistleblower Complaints"). For detailed information: http://whistleblower.ucsf.edu/
Zero Tolerance Standard for Workplace Violence
The University of California, San Francisco is committed to maintaining a safe workplace that is free from threats and acts of intimidation and violence. Any act of intimidation, threat of violence, or act of violence committed against any person on the University of California, San Francisco, property is prohibited. For detailed information:
http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/
Smoke-Free Workplace
The University of California, San Francisco has adopted a smoke-free campus policy in order to minimize health risk, improve the quality of air, and enhance the environment in all facilities. Except for officially posted designated smoking areas, smoking is prohibited on University-owned or leased property, buildings, vehicles and moving equipment. For detailed information: http://policies.ucsf.edu/550/55010.htm
Campus Resources
October 2007
1. Drug Free Workplace
- Campus Administrative Policy #150-11 Substance Abuse in the Workplace
- HR-Faculty and Staff Assistance Program - 476-8279/Yvette Guerrero, Manager
- Labor and Employee Relations - 476-3905
- Student Health Services - 476-1683 / Henry Kahn M.D., Director
- Office of Student Life - 476-4318 / Eric Koenig, Director
2. University of California Policy on Sexual Harassment
- Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention & Resolution.
Joyce Hammel, Administrative Officer/Coordinator: 476-5186 - Policy and Procedure
- Campus Resources
- Campus Advisors
3. Sexual Violence and Campus Response/Procedures
- Center for Gender Equity
- Sexual and Relationship Violence
- Sexual Assault Links
- UCSF Police Department - Off Campus Tel. 9+911; On Campus Tel. 911 (Emergencies)
Non-Emergencies: 476-1414 - Center For Gender Equity, Sexual, and Relationship Violence Program: 476-5223
- Human Resources Faculty and Staff Assistance Program: 476-8279
- San Francisco Women Against Rape: (415) 647- RAPE (7273)
4. UCSF Guide for Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace
- Domestic Violence Response Guide
- Sexual and Relationship Violence Overview
- Center for Gender Equity, Sexual and Relationship Violence Resource Program:
476-5223 - UCSF Police Department - Off Campus Tel. 9+911: On Campus Tel. 911 (Emergencies)
Non-Emergencies: 476-1414 - Human Resources Faculty and Staff Assistance Program: 476-8279
5. Whistleblower Policy
6. Zero Tolerance Standard for Workplace Violence
- Policy and Procedure
- UCSF Threat Management Team
- UCSF Police Department
- UCSF Police Department - Off Campus Tel 9 + 911; On Campus Tel. 911 (Emergencies)
Non-Emergencies: 476-1414 - Center For Gender Equity, Sexual, and Relationship Violence Program: 476-5223
- Human Resources Faculty and Staff Assistance Program: 476-8279
- Human Resources Labor and Employee Relations: 476-3905
- Legal Affairs: 476-5003
7. Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Clery Act)
- Clery Act (Campus Security & Personal Safety)
- UCSF Police Department
- Off-Campus Tel. 9+911; On-Campus Tel. 911(Emergencies)
Non-Emergencies: 476-1414
8. Smoke-Free Workplace
- Labor and Employee Relations - 476-3905
Benefits Open Enrollment 2008
For Faculty and Staff: November 1st-27th
Make Informed Choices
The UC Office of the President has just published a press release officially announcing Open Enrollment 2008. To read more link to the Open Enrollment Announcement—and check out the Open Enrollment webpage on ‘At Your Service’!
There are significant plan changes for 2008 and you may be affected so please ‘read’ the Open Enrollment materials even if you do not plan to make changes to your benefits.
We have good news to share about the premiums rates for 2008—some employee medical plan costs will decrease from 2007, and others will increase modestly. Salary bands have been adjusted upwards.
Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to change your health and welfare options and to re-enroll in HCRA and DCRA. Empower yourself—read all the materials so that you can make ‘informed choices’ on the benefits that cover yourself and your family!
UC Retirement Readiness Education Programs
Are your ducks all in a row? Start to plan now—it’s never too early.
- UC Retirement Plan-UCRP
- Retirement Savings Plans-403(B), 457(B), And DC Plans
Please pass this on to your colleagues, circulate invitations, post the actual schedules, or otherwise re-broadcast these weekly reminders about our valuable (FREE) education programs for faculty and staff. Bring your lunch; your questions; your spouse/partner. . .
- UC Retirement Plan (UCRP)—UC’s Defined Benefit Plan
- “The Features of UCRP”
- October 18, Mission Bay, Rock Hall – 102, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Refer to these schedules for details and future workshops
- The Future of UCRP
- “The Features of UCRP”
- UC Retirement Savings Plans—the 403(b), 457(b) and DC Plans
- “Enrolling in Your UC Savings Program”
- October 23, Mount Zion, C - 126, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- October 31, SFGH, Carr Auditorium, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- November 1, Parnassus, Toland Hall, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- “Determining the Right Investment Strategy”
- October 23, Mount Zion, C - 126, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- October 31, SFGH, Carr Auditorium, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- November 1, Parnassus, Toland Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- “Achieving a Sound Retirement”
- October 31, SFGH, Carr Auditorium, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- “Understand the How-to’s of FITSCo’s NetBenefits Website”
- October 23, Mount Zion, C - 126, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- November 1, Parnassus, Toland Hall, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Refer to these schedules for details and future workshops
- Focus on Your Future!
- “Enrolling in Your UC Savings Program”
Usually there can be at least one (or more) workshop(s) per week scheduled at various UCSF locations around town. For more details and listings for upcoming scheduled presentations, please refer to our Workshops and Presentations Schedules found at our local UCSF HR/Benefits website.
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