SVC Communication

We heard you: FAS Staff Engagement Survey results

Following Chancellor Hawgood’s message about the 2018 Staff Engagement Survey results, I wanted to share more details about our FAS results and next steps. This feedback is important to understanding your perspective because one of our guiding True North pillars is to create an optimal work...

New Leader for UCSF Real Estate

With a planning process underway to re-envision Parnassus Heights and a new hospital on the horizon, change to the spaces that support our learning, teaching, patient care, and research is going to be part of the UCSF experience for many years to come.

UCSF’s New Real Estate Properties

I am pleased to share the news that UCSF has received two new real estate properties at 2130 Post Street and at 2 North Point Street in San Francisco. The property at 2130 Post Street will provide 71 units of housing at below-market rental rates for faculty when the building is ready for occupancy...

UCSF Real Estate Transitions and New Leadership

Recruitment for the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Real Estate/Vice President UCSF Health has concluded and we are thrilled to announce that our top candidate Brian Newman has accepted the position.  Brian is currently the Vice President of Campus Development at Oregon Health and Science...

More than a thank you: post-engagement survey

As we begin to get information back about the Staff Engagement Survey, I wanted to do more than just say thank you. You answered our call to let us hear your voice. Thank you for sharing your experiences about working here, and giving us feedback on how we can get better. 

Announcement: Real Estate Name Change

I am pleased to share news with you about updates to the campus unit that manages and creates our physical space. The unit currently known as Real Estate, Planning & Capital Programs (REPCAPS) will join with UCSF Health Design and Construction to become UCSF Real Estate, a department that...

I want your voice to be heard: 2018 Staff Engagement Survey

Last week Chancellor Hawgood announced the 2018 UCSF Staff Engagement Survey, and I am writing to encourage each of you to participate. The confidential survey begins April 24 and will be open through May 15.

Nominations for the 2018 Chancellor Awards Open January 8

Dear UCSF Community, We are pleased to send this announcement that the nominations for the 2018 Chancellor Awards will open early-January 2018. These awards celebrate your colleagues who have gone above and beyond in their service to UCSF as well as to the larger local and global community....

Due 12/5: Enroll in Duo Two-Factor Authentication

Dear Colleagues, Like most universities and hospitals, UCSF is experiencing a significant escalation in the number of phishing and other cyberattacks, resulting in compromised accounts and potentially exposing University data. In response to these threats, UCSF is rolling out Duo two-factor...

Changes to UC Travel Regulations (Policy G-28) Effective October 15, 2017

Dear Members of the UCSF Community: I am writing to inform you of key changes to UC Travel Regulations (Policy G-28) effective October 15, 2017. This policy applies to travel reimbursement to all faculty, staff and academic employees, students, and trainees.