Dear UCSF colleagues,
The UCSF community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has been nothing short of inspiring, and not at all surprising. We are humbled to serve a mission that is committed to advancing health for all people, with a fundamental emphasis on equity and inclusion in our patient care, education, and research, and within our University community.
This is why we strongly denounce recent instances of so-called “Zoombombing,” which have targeted members of our UCSF community with acts of hate, racism, and discrimination. These deplorable incidents have no place in our community or any other. They are intrusions and assaults on our colleagues who are targeted and on the values upon which UCSF and the University of California system are founded. We are committed to leading with compassion and solidarity, and we will not allow these intrusions to distract us from our public health mission—especially at a time when our UCSF community is rallying to serve those who are suffering during this public health crisis.
We know you stand with us, and we ask that you look after one another online, as we all are expected to do when we have the opportunity to work side by side, under different circumstances. Be an active bystander, recognize bias, make the decision to address the situation, and take action. To help you protect your meetings and your colleagues, please be sure to follow the updated Zoom security guidance developed by the UCSF IT team.
Thank you for all...
Dear UCSF colleagues,
The uncertainty created by this pandemic has touched nearly every aspect of our lives. And as our entire UCSF community rallies to stop the spread of COVID-19, I want you to know we are making decisions based on our commitment to our patients and also to our staff, faculty, learners, researchers, and care providers.
To be sure, we will not understand the full scale of the pandemic’s impact on our societies for some time. Therefore, we must take prudent steps now to ensure our ability to lead through, and emerge from, this public health crisis.
This is why we are working closely with the UC Office of the President on policies that provide stability, such as the extended leave program and the commitment that there will be no COVID-19 related layoffs through the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2020.
Focusing UCSF Health’s efforts on the management of COVID-19 patients, and deferring and curtailing numerous UCSF research and educational programs, were the right decisions to make. However, the cumulative impact of these actions has created unprecedented financial challenges.
Because UCSF is largely a self-supporting campus, we have to make additional difficult decisions. Consequently, effective April 7, 2020, through June 30, 2021, UCSF will implement a hiring freeze on all open and new positions—staff and academic—across the campus and in UCSF Health.
During this period, we will consider exceptions, with a focus on positions that are essential to supporting our mission and operations through this crisis. The Deans, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, Senior Vice Chancellor, UCSF Health President and CEO, and I, along with our...
Dear UCSF Community,
This public health crisis has taken a significant toll on everyone’s lives, including the financial hardships it has created for many. In the face of the economic challenges brought on by COVID-19, we are doing what we can to support our UC community and provide stability during these uncertain times.
I, along with all the chancellors across the University of California system, joined UC President Janet Napolitano in signing a letter ensuring that there will be no COVID-19 related layoffs for career employees through the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2020. You can read the entire message online.
Each campus is working with the UC Office of the President (UCOP) to confirm the details of how this will be implemented. Details are forthcoming.
In the meantime, I hope you are taking care of yourselves and looking after one another. You all have my gratitude for your commitment to fulfilling UCSF’s public health mission, especially during this extraordinary time.
Sincerely,
Sam Hawgood, MBBS
Chancellor
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor
Dear Members of the UCSF Community,
After careful consideration and in consultation with the Office of the President, UCSF leadership has determined that the implementation of UCPath is essential and we will be proceeding with our June 1, 2020 launch. UCPath replaces our antiquated payroll and personnel system with modern technology that can accommodate future growth and changes to our organization. UCSF is one of only three locations systemwide that have not yet converted to UCPath.
The COVID-19 crisis brings ongoing challenges to our entire organization. UCPath implementation and training plans have been modified to meet the requirements of our new reality and to minimize impacts to our frontline care providers.
- For most employees, a few preparatory actions are recommended but none are required unless you need to make changes in At Your Service Online (AYSO). Changes to personal information, direct deposit, and withholding must be made in AYSO by April 23.
- Managers and supervisors should review the cutover schedule for changes to human resources and payroll deadlines through June 1.
- Some campus employees will be entering or approving actions directly in UCPath. These campus employees (not applicable to UCSF Health employees) will be notified about their training requirements and should begin their online training.
Action checklists are available to guide you through the steps you can take to...
Dear UCSF Community,
Our campus has taken critical steps to protect our community and prevent continued spread of the COVID-19 virus. These steps have included disseminating information through COVID-19 town halls and following directives from federal, state, and University leadership to reduce work performed on-site as much as possible and promote social distancing. At this time, it is crucial that we continue to take these actions.
The Office of Diversity and Outreach, UCSF CARE, the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), Student Health and Counseling Services, and UCSF Police Department collectively recognize that sheltering in place at home and practicing physical isolation can have unintended consequences for members of our community who experience relationship or family violence. Survivors may be experiencing increased social isolation and danger due to physical distancing measures and stay at home orders.
UCSF is committed to maintaining a community free of all forms of harassment and discrimination based on protected categories, including domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual violence. UCSF takes reports of domestic and sexual violence seriously and will continue to respond promptly and effectively to such reports. All UCSF support services continue to be available, including assistance with workplace and academic accommodations.
Listed below are resources that are available to offer support and assistance to those in need:
UCSF Remote Resources
- UCSF’s ...
Dear UCSF Community:
Every 10 years, people across the country and in California fill out the census in order to have an accurate count of all people in the United States. The census gives us data about our community, informs the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding, and determines the number of decision - makers representing us. An undercount means fewer resources for everyone - for every person not counted, our community loses $10,000.
Take the 2020 Census today. Be sure you include any person living in your household, family or not. Those who live in UCSF Housing will be counted with help from housing staff.
The census asks nine basic questions like your address, age, race, and relationship to household residents, and does not ask about citizenship status or for information like a Social Security number. The census is safe, protected, and confidential.
When you complete the census, it helps our city get money for schools, hospitals, roads, social services, and more. Help the UCSF community receive the support we deserve and need!
Sincerely,
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