Courses
Mandatory Training
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Prevention for Non-Supervisors (eCourse)
- Overview of how to prevent sexual violence and sexual harassment in the University of California. Topics include: recognize, prevent, respond and resources. This course meets requirements of 2 CCR 11024, California Government Code 12950.1, AB 1825/2053, 34 CFR 668.46 Violence Against Women Act, and UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, Abusive Conduct, and Anti-Discrimination.
Launch eCourse - UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Prevention for Supervisors, Faculty, and MSP (eCourse)
- This training is for supervisory, MSP employees, and faculty at all UC locations, and provides an overview of how to prevent sexual violence and sexual harassment in the University of California. Topics include:
Recognize sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other prohibited behavior
Prevent harm before, during and after incidents
Respond: identify roles and processes for reports
Resources: seek services, confidential resources, and assistance to help you navigate
Supervisor: roles and responsibilities
This course meets requirements of 2 CCR 11024, California Government Code 12950.1, AB 1825/2053, 34 CFR 668.46 Violence Against Women Act, and UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, Abusive Conduct, and Anti-Discrimination.
Launch eCourse - UC Abusive Conduct in the Workplace (eCourse)
- Overview of University of California Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. Topics include: Overview (Recognize Abusive Conduct), Prevention (Identify strategies to prevent), Procedures (Follow procedures to report, and be familiar with the University’s response); and Resources (Access additional information).
Launch eCourse - Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare (eCourse) (UC Davis Health)
- The purpose of the course is to reinforce University of California's commitment to preventing violence in the workplace and to provide information to staff, faculty, and student employees on the policies and reporting options in place to create a safe environment for the UC Medical Centers. Topics Include: - Defining Workplace Violence - Four Types of Workplace Violence - Understanding Basic Strategies - Recognizing Elements of Workplace Violence Prevention Program - How to Report Violent Incidents - Where to Get Help
Launch eCourse
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Orientation
Benefits are administered by the UC Path Center. To enroll, please log into your UC Path portal > Health and Welfare > Enroll in Benefits or call the UC Path Center at 855-982-7284. Attend a UC Path Benefits Webinar (live via Zoom and pre-recorded, available on-demand 24/7).
You have 31 days from your date of hire in which to enroll in health and welfare benefits. If you are a 2016 Retirement Tier member, you must select a retirement program within 90 days of your hire/eligibility date.
For information on health and welfare benefits and retirement please visit: What To Do When You’re a New Employee, review your New Employee Welcome Kit, and attend a UC Path Center Benefits Webinar (live via Zoom and pre-recorded, available on-demand 24/7). For additional information and resources regarding your health and welfare options and retirement please visit the Emplolyee Benefits page on UCnet. Note, Basic Disability is 55% of your salary up to a maximum of $800/month so please be sure to review the Voluntary Disability options as UC employees do not pay into CA State Disability/EDD.
Access UC Path Benefits Webinar Webpage
New Employees
- New Employee Orientation (eCourse)
- UC Davis New Employee Orientation (NEO), an online course, provides a welcome and introduction to the UC Davis community, presents the university mission, Principles of Community, and numerous Resources. Keyword: eNEO
UCDLogin (Kerberos) is required to launch the course in the UC Learning Center. For questions, please write hr-learning@ucdavis.edu.
Launch eCourse - Post-Doc Orientation
Orientation for New UC Davis Postdocs
Welcome to UC Davis! Thank you for choosing us for this next step in your academic journey.
There are two very important orientation videos, one to help you familiarize yourself to UC Davis and our postdoc services, and the other to help you understand your employee benefits as a postdoc.
Access Postdoctoral Scholar Orientation Webpage
Leaves
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave Workshop
If you are an expectant parent, please join the Pregnancy and Parental Leave workshop to review important information regarding leave options, pay options while on leave, and benefits for you and your new dependent(s).
This workshop will provide an overview of the following for birth parents:
UC Policies, procedures, and practices for leaves of absence, including:
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)
Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB)
Lactation Support Program
Disability Income with Lincoln Financial
Benefits while on Leave and for new dependents
Parenting Resources
We recommend scheduling to attend the class 1 - 3 months before you start your leave. Please record sick and vacation balances to bring to class (for calendar mapping).
If you have a UC Davis Login, you may register online. You may also contact Learning and Development at hr-learning@ucdavis.edu.
Register- Pregnancy and Parental Leave Workshop for Nurses
Note: This workshop is offered for nurses under the NX Collective Bargaining Agreement
If you are an expectant parent, please join the Pregnancy and Parental Leave workshop to review important information regarding leave options, pay options while on leave, and benefits for you and your new dependent(s).
This workshop will provide an overview of the following for birth parents:
UC Policies, procedures, and practices for leaves of absence, including:
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)
Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB)
Lactation Support Program
Disability Income with Lincoln Financial
Benefits while on Leave and for new dependents
Parenting Resources
We recommend scheduling to attend the class 1 - 3 months before you start your leave. Please record sick and vacation balances to bring to class (for calendar mapping).
If you have a UC Davis Login, you may register online. You may also contact Learning and Development at hr-learning@ucdavis.edu.
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Retirement
- Transition from Work Life To Retirement
- Retirement could turn out to be the largest phase of our entire life. We look forward to ease and enjoyment, yet to complete our life in an enjoyable and positive manner, the retirement years are by far the greatest challenge. Most of our attention to retirement is focused on building financial security. There are also personnel, emotional and social aspects of the transition into retirement that are very critical. This course will use lecture, discussion and structured activities to help you anticipate these issues and to begin planning to build the life you want in retirement.
Register - Transitioning to Retirement for Faculty/Academics
"Transitioning to Retirement for Academics" will provide valuable information and tools for developing a successful strategy for retirement. The road to retirement, while filled with excitement, can sometimes be unexpectedly bumpy. “Transitioning to Retirement” will provide valuable information and tools for developing a successful strategy for retirement. Topics will include UC pension options, retiree health benefits, Social Security, financial planning for retirement and work/life transitions. It is recommended that participants register for the entire 4-week series, however each session is available for individual registration.
Workshop leaders will include UC Davis staff and faculty and representatives from retirement-focused organizations. “Transitioning to Retirement” is a joint project of the UC Davis Retiree Center and the Office of the Vice Provost-Academic Personnel with support from Learning and Organizational Development.
All sessions will be held as virtual webinars
Session 1: Introduction and Understanding UC Retirement Plan Income Options
This session will first provide an overview of the class series and information about retirement planning resources. The second part of this session will be an overview of the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) by staff UC Davis Benefits Office. The UCRP provides retirees with a monthly lifetime pension or a lump-sum payout upon retirement. UCRP topics will include estimating your retirement income and determining options for survivor benefits.
Register for Session 1
Session 2: Retiree Health Care Benefits and Human Resources Considerations
The first part of this two-part session will cover a variety of topics regarding retiree health benefits including eligibility for retiree health care benefits, an overview of benefits that continue into retirement, the cost of those benefits, relocation impacts on health benefits and coordination of the UC retiree health care plans with Medicare. The second part of this workshop will provide an overview of separation from the university and best practices for informing department of departure.
Register for Session 2
Session 3: Financial Planning in Retirement and Social Security
Learn to avoid the five major risks that result from not preparing a retirement income plan—withdrawal (spending too much too soon), inflation, longevity (outliving one’s savings), medical (underestimating medical expenses), and asset allocation (having the wrong investment mix). The instructor will also review robust online planning tools that can help insure that you do not outlive your assets. The second part of this workshop will provide an overview of Social Security benefits and programs, including retirement, survivors, disability, and auxiliary benefits. The program will include additional background and history of Social Security.
Register for Session 3
Session 4: Work and Lifestyle Transitions
In the first part of this session, we will discuss the opportunities and privileges at UC Davis available to you in retirement. The second part of this session you will learn strategies for successfully navigating the change and thriving emotionally, socially, and intellectually in retirement. Retirement is a time of great expectations but also a time of significant change. As you ready for this next phase of life you might find it to be a challenging transition, even if you have planned for it and are looking forward to it.
Register for Session 4- Transitioning to Retirement for Staff
"Transitioning to Retirement for Staff" will provide valuable information and tools for developing a successful strategy for retirement. The road to retirement, while filled with excitement, can sometimes be unexpectedly bumpy. “Transitioning to Retirement” will provide valuable information and tools for developing a successful strategy for retirement. Topics will include UC pension options, retiree health benefits, Social Security, financial planning for retirement and work/life transitions. It is recommended that participants register for the entire 4-week series, however each session is available for individual registration.
Workshop leaders will include UC Davis staff and faculty and representatives from retirement-focused organizations. “Transitioning to Retirement” is a joint project of the UC Davis Retiree Center and the Office of the Vice Provost-Academic Personnel with support from Learning and Organizational Development.
All sessions will be held as virtual webinars
Session 1: Introduction and Understanding UC Retirement Plan Income Options
This session will first provide an overview of the class series and information about retirement planning resources. The second part of this session will be an overview of the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) by staff UC Davis Benefits Office. The UCRP provides retirees with a monthly lifetime pension or a lump-sum payout upon retirement. UCRP topics will include estimating your retirement income and determining options for survivor benefits.
Register for Session 1
Session 2: Retiree Health Care Benefits and Human Resources Considerations
The first part of this two-part session will cover a variety of topics regarding retiree health benefits including eligibility for retiree health care benefits, an overview of benefits that continue into retirement, the cost of those benefits, relocation impacts on health benefits and coordination of the UC retiree health care plans with Medicare. The second part of this workshop will provide an overview of separation from the university and best practices for informing department of departure.
Register for Session 2
Session 3: Financial Planning for Retirement and Social Security
Learn to avoid the five major risks that result from not preparing a retirement income plan—withdrawal (spending too much too soon), inflation, longevity (outliving one’s savings), medical (underestimating medical expenses), and asset allocation (having the wrong investment mix). The instructor will also review robust online planning tools that can help insure that you do not outlive your assets. The second part of this workshop will provide an overview of Social Security benefits and programs, including retirement, survivors, disability, and auxiliary benefits. The program will include additional background and history of Social Security.
Register for Session 3
Session 4: Work and Lifestyle Transitions
Retirement is a time of great expectations but also a time of significant change. As you ready for this next phase of life you might find it to be a challenging transition, even if you have planned for it and are looking forward to it. In the first part of this session, you will learn strategies for successfully navigating the change and thriving emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The second part of this session will feature a panel of retirees who will share their insights into negotiating the transition to retirement and making the most of your retirement years.
Register for Session 4