Frequently Asked Questions

Make Your Meetings More Active

  • Include items on your meeting agenda that require participants to get out of their seats (breakout groups, stand and write ideas on an easel).
  • Choose movement friendly meeting locations (walkable neighborhoods, on-site gym, nearby park).
  • Hire a professional instructor (pilates, yoga, tai chi, stretching, Zumba) to lead a class before or during the meeting.
  • Point out the stairs and encourage attendees to use them. Consider including the location of stairs in meeting directions or putting arrows to the stairs in front of elevators.
  • Organize a group walk early in the morning, during a break or before/after dinner.
  • Consider incorporating standing ovations after each speaker to encourage participants to stand and stretch.

Standing Breaks

  • At least once an hour, participants should be encouraged to stand up to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and relieve physical discomfort from sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Announce that it is fine to stand up and move around, as needed. If possible, provide raised tables for those electing to stand during the meeting.

Stretch Breaks

  • Stretch breaks help participants wake up their bodies and minds.
  • Encourage people to stand up and stretch in place.
  • Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes. 

Breathing Exercise

  • Focused breathing is an energizing activity that can help relax and clear your mind. Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.

Suggested Activity Agendas

LENGTH OF MEETINGSTANDING BREAKSTRETCH BREAKSBREATHING BREAKSMOVEMENT BREAKSWALKING BREAKS
50 - 60 minx x  
2 - 4 hoursxxxx 
All Dayxxxxx

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FAQs

  • Who do I contact to view or receive a copy of my personnel file?
  • To receive a copy of your personnel file, you can create an Aggie Service Case at https://aggieservice.ucdavis.edu/. Make sure to login at the top right, and then select “Submit a Case” to make a request to view or obtain a copy of your personnel file.
  • I am due for a service pin. Where is my pin?

  • Service Awards are sent to hospital directors and school deans to distribute to their respective department managers. If you have not received your expected service pin, create an Aggie Service Case at https://aggieservice.ucdavis.edu/ and by selecting and filling out “Ask a Question”. 

    • If you recently transferred, your previous department may have received the pin. Please contact your previous department to verify prior to creating an AggieService case.
  • What are Service Awards?

  • Service Awards are given to employees for achieving 5 years of qualifying UC and state service, and for every additional 5 years of UC employment service thereafter. At the end of the month in which an employee qualifies, the service award is sent to the hospital director or school dean to distribute to the employee’s department manager. Service Award Milestones and Associated Recognition Gift:  

    • 05 years:  University pin embossed
    • 10 years:  University pin embossed
    • 15 years:  University pin with 1 sapphire
    • 20 years:  University pin with 2 sapphires
    • 25 years:  University pin with 3 sapphires
    • 30 years:  University pin with 4 sapphires
    • 35 years:  University pin with 5 sapphires
    • 40 years:  University pin with 1 diamond
    • 45 years:  University pin with 2 diamonds
  • How can I get verification of employment?
  • For comprehensive employment and income verification instructions, please visit the Employment Verification page on the UC Davis Finance and Business website.
  • How do I request a Job Change such as a Department, FTE, or Location change?

  • A request for a non-represented employee is submitted through AggieService here by selecting "Submit a Case" and selecting the option "Job Changes". On the next page, you can identify the affected employee, the request type, and attach the associated paperwork for the change. 

    A request for a represented employee must be reviewed by ELR. To streamline review, the request can be submitted here. Once ELR reviews the request, the request will be forwarded to the Workforce Compliance Team for further review and processing. Please note, the HR Department Change Request Form and/or the HR FTE Voluntary Request Form are still required to complete the request. 

    A copy of the required paperwork for Department changes and FTE changes can be found in the links below: 

  • How do I request multiple Reports to Changes at once?
  • You may request multiple Reports to Changes in one case. To do so, first add a note on the case informing that the case is for multiple employees. Then, fill out and attach a Mass RTC Update template to the case.
  • I want to extend a student. What attachments will I need to submit alongside an AggieService case?
  • No attachment is required to extend a student. Please visit our Student Employment Supervisor Updates for more information regarding student employment.

UCPath Self-Service

There are several changes and actions you can do yourself on UC Path without submitting a request, via Employee Actions, such as changing personal information, submitting veteran/disability status, or transferring state service

  • Find a list of them here.