BFTV Cluster News

Life Theater returning to campus! - Dec. 3

By popular demand, Life Theatre Services is coming back to campus! Come take part in an engaging program that will stimulate and challenge your perceptions of sexual harassment. Youll get your AB 1825 credit, while participating in an interactive theatrical program that mixes serious education and learning with humor, entertainment and spirited discussion.

2014-15 Academic Salary Scales Issuance

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The Academic Salary Scales for 2014-15 are issued effective July 1, 2014 in accordance with President Napolitano's announcement on March 7 of a 3% salary scale adjustment for faculty and non-represented academic personnel.

Enroll or change your payroll direct deposit at AYSO

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UC Davis employees have long been encouraged to receive their pay through direct deposit. Were pleased to announce that enrollment and maintenance of your direct deposit account is now even easier through At Your Service Online (AYSO).

Revised Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Scale - as of March 1, 2014

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The following scale (see article) must be applied to all new initial appointments of Postdoctoral Scholars March 1, 2014 or later.

SISS Updates - Federal Shut Down, Upcoming SDPS Classes, Spouse and Partner Reception, Medical Center Reminder

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SISS Updates - Federal Shut Down, Upcoming SDPS Classes, Spouse and Partner Reception, Medical Center Reminder International Spouse & Partner Reception (see attached flyer)

SISS Updates - Undergraduate Researchers, H-1B Processing Times, Drop Box, Reminder for UCDMC Staff

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SISS Updates - Undergraduate Researchers, H-1B Processing Times, Drop Box, Reminder for UCDMC Staff. Information for staff who work with international scholars.

Update to Graduate Student Appointment Policy - July 2013

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The Office of Graduate Studies would like to announce the recent update of the Academic Personnel Manual Appendix IIB, Appointment of Graduate Students to Academic Positions - http://manuals.ucdavis.edu/apm/II-B.htm.

Bi-Weekly Employee Announcement

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Adjustments to vacation/sick leave accrual may appear on your July 3, 2013 paycheck.

SISS Update - Paper I-94 Cards No Longer Issued at Most Airports

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As of May 15, 2013, almost all airports in the US have eliminated the use of the white I-94 card that used to be stapled in the passport of international visitors. Instead, airport passport inspectors are stamping the passport with the status and entering the I-94 information in an online database.

Satisfaction Survey Provides Feedback to BFTV Cluster Teams

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A simple survey tool allows customers of BFTV Cluster services to provide feedback to the various support teams. This tool is connected through the RT (Request Tracker) system which is heavily used by the cluster staff to track support issues and provide metrics in each of the functional areas.

Chancellor's Grand Prize for Best Oral Presentation

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Congratulations to our very own Tom Williams, Ph.D. Candidate in Maria Marco's lab, for being selected for the Chancellor's Grand Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 2013 Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Symposium!

Tom was also selected for the Dean's Prize for Best Oral Presentation in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences!

Other winners are listed on the PDF below.