Now Available: Versa, UCSF Generative AI Platform
Versa, UCSF's secure generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform, is now available across the UCSF enterprise. The platform is approved for use with UCSF data while offering a safe and protected environment for faculty, staff, and learners to leverage generative AI technologies.
Coming April 9: Staff Engagement Survey
UCSF staff are asked to participate in the 2024 UCSF Staff Engagement Survey by May 3. The survey helps us understand our progress toward our shared goal of making UCSF an inclusive and supportive place to work.
Action Required: Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccination
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all members of the UCSF community, including employees of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, are required to obtain the latest monovalent COVID-19 vaccine or decline vaccination by March 1, 2024.
UCSF BCH President Appointed
Nicholas Holmes, MD, MBA, has been selected to be the next president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals (BCH) and senior vice president of UCSF Health children’s services.
Saint Francis and St. Mary’s Are Joining UCSF Health
UCSF Health has signed an agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, along with associated outpatient clinics.
ACTION Required: Take Mandatory Trainings
All employees and learners are reminded to complete mandatory trainings.
UCSF Police Accountability Board
The launch of the Police Accountability Board website, which provides information about PAB as well as a secure and convenient way for the community to submit concerns and/or complaints about UCSF PD, is announced by Chancellor Sam Hawgood and Vice Chancellor Renee Navarro.
‘The Feeney Way’ Named at Mission Bay to Honor Legendary Philanthropist
UCSF has renamed Campus Way on UCSF’s Mission Bay campus “The Feeney Way” in honor of Chuck Feeney, who had an extraordinary impact not only at UCSF but also on the practice of philanthropic giving worldwide.
You Are the Difference. Vote.
UCSF urges participation in the 2024 California Presidential Primary Election on March 5.
New UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
The ODO announces a new UC Office of Civil Rights and UC Presidential Policy on Anti-Discrimination, which is effective February 20, 2024. Vice Chancellor Navarro thanks UCSF community members who contributed to development of the policy.