SVC Communication

Announcement: SVC Strategic Communications Advisor Barbara French

I am pleased to announce that Barbara J. French, who recently retired as Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications & University Relations, will be returning to UCSF in a part-time position to provide strategic communications counsel to my office.  Her appointment is effective August 5th. Barbara..., Barbara J. French, who recently retired as Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications & University Relations, will be returning to UCSF in a part-time position to provide strategic communications counsel to my office.  Her appointment is effective August 5th. Barbara will be based at 654...

New HR Leader Joins UCSF

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Corey Jackson, JD, SPHR, CCP, CBP as UCSF chief human resources officer (CHRO). Corey will serve as senior vice president, human resources, UCSF Health and associate vice chancellor, human resources, UCSF.

Results are in: FAS Staff Engagement Survey 2019

The results are in! Following Chancellor Hawgood’s message about UCSF’s 2019 Staff Engagement Survey results, I wanted to share more details about our FAS results and next steps. One of our five guiding True North pillars is to create an optimal work experience for you. I’m proud that our results...

HR Interim Leadership Update

We want to update you on our interim leadership plan for UCSF Human Resources upon current Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) David Odato’s retirement on June 27. We have made excellent progress on our recruitment of a new CHRO. This position oversees HR for the campus and UCSF Health. Effective...

FAS All Staff Update June 2019 

Keeping FAS Staff in the loop on leadership updates, SVC Star Award Winners, and celebrating FAS June retirees.  

Interim Leadership Updates

I’m writing to share our interim leadership plan for several key positions within FAS: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Program Management Office (PMO) and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). We are fortunate to have so much talent within our organization to continue the important work we do to...

UCSF Finance leadership announcement

Dear Financial and Administrative Services (FAS) Community, Teresa Costantinidis, Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, will be departing UCSF to take on the role of Senior Vice President Finance and Administration at the University of New Mexico. Teresa will begin her new position on July...

SVC Jenny's Interim UCOP Appointment

University of California President Janet Napolitano has asked me to serve as the interim executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) for the UC system while continuing my role as UCSF Senior Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration (SVC) effective July 15. Current UC Executive...

May 2019 FAS Executive Report 

We are pleased to share the third FAS Quarterly Executive Report, a communication designed to highlight our impact to campus and give updates on our True North progress and key initiatives. 

Share Your Voice: Staff Engagement Survey 2019

On April 30, you will be invited to take our annual UCSF Staff Engagement Survey. It’s one way to assess how we are progressing toward our True North goal to create an optimal work experience. To me it’s about more than the numbers; it’s about the conversations we all have with our teams after the...