Additional Compensation is any compensation paid to an academic appointee by the University in excess of their full-time salary. The policies concerning payment of additional compensation vary greatly depending on the type of payment. This course will cover policies, procedures and best practices for a wide range of types of additional compensation. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with additional compensation or those pursuing the certificate. Description

This class will provide an overview of all academic titles, processes and policies. Ladder faculty as well as temporary teaching and research titles will be discussed. Other topics will include academic terminology, appropriate use of the various academic titles, salary administration and the review process. This class is a prerequisite for all other classes for individuals who wish to obtain a certificate. Description

Have you ever wondered what an "LSOE" is or why some instructors are referred to as "Senate Faculty" and others as "Non-Senate Faculty?" Do you know the difference between a merit and a promotion, or what "eligibility" means, or how the salary scales work? We break down the basic concepts underpinning faculty appointments and advancements and offer a chance to discuss items that we sometimes take for granted. Description

An important part of the graduate student experience is training in both research and teaching. This class will cover student academic employment in titles including Graduate Student Researcher, Teaching Assistant, Associate and Reader both during the academic year and during Summer Session. Find out how to assure appropriate and timely appointments for graduate student academic employees. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with graduate student titles and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

The first step in hiring an academic employee is the recruitment process. This class will cover all aspects of academic recruitment including: how to conduct a search, UCRecruit, the This course is intended for those unfamiliar with academic recruitment procedures and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

Senate faculty undergo regular personnel reviews. What needs to be done to assure their successful advancement up the ladder, and what is the role of the departmental staff in this process? Eligibility, preparation of an advancement case, and the advancement process are just a few of the topics to be covered in this class. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with Senate Faculty procedures and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

This class provides information on academic personnel policies and procedures related to academic research titles including Researchers, Project Scientists, and Specialists. Topics covered include: preparation of appointment, merit and promotion cases, reappointments and modifications, and best practices. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with temporary research titles and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

This class provides information on academic personnel policies and procedures related to postdoctoral scholars. Topics covered include appointments, reappointments, modifications, leaves, evaluations, salary increases, postdoc benefits, and best practices. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with postdoctoral scholar policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

Academic employees are eligible for a variety of types of leaves, covered by a wide range of policies and procedures. This class will cover leaves including sabbatical, medical leaves, research leaves, active-service-modified-duty, and personal leaves. Resources and best practices will also be discussed. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with academic leave procedures and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

This class will cover temporary teaching titles, including, Lecturers, Adjunct Professors, and Visiting Professors. Learn how to determine which title is the appropriate one to use, how to request an appointment, and what other considerations should be made when bringing someone to campus to teach on a temporary basis. Benefits, the Memorandum of Understanding for represented titles, and the review process will also be discussed. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with temporary teaching titles and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

What can be done to make the recruitment and appointment process go smoothly and quickly and assure the successful hire of new faculty? This class will cover the entire hiring process for ladder faculty. Topics to be covered include general information about Senate faculty titles, preparation of an appointment case, how to determine starting salaries, and start-up requests. This course is intended for those unfamiliar with Senate Faculty procedures and policies or those pursuing the Academic Personnel certificate. Description

This workshop will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussion of appointment topics related to Senate Faculty. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and real-life scenarios for discussion. The workshop is intended for individuals currently responsible for Senate Faculty personnel matters who wish to hone their knowledge and understanding. Description

This workshop will provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion of complex additional compensation issues and current best practices. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and real-life scenarios for discussion. The workshop is intended for individuals currently responsible for handling additional compensation who wish to hone their knowledge and understanding. Description

This workshop will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussion of advancement topics related to Senate Faculty. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and real-life scenarios for discussion. The workshop is intended for individuals currently responsible for Senate Faculty personnel matters who wish to hone their knowledge and understanding. Description

Many of the issues that system users encounter in UC Recruit can be avoided with a carefully crafted Search Plan. Creating a Search Plan in UC Recruit is the first recruitment step and sets the parameters, qualifications, requirements, and expectations for the recruitment’s entire life-cycle. Successful Search Plan configuration is therefore crucial to conducting a successful search. Description

This workshop will provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion of advanced topics and issues regarding graduate student titles. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and real-life scenarios for discussion. The workshop is intended for individuals currently responsible for personnel matters related to graduate student employees who wish to hone their knowledge and understanding. Description

This workshop will cover aspects of various teaching titles. The 2023 workshop will focus on the updated procedures from the IX contract ratified in Dec 2021: appointments, reappointments, reviews, and continuing merit/promotion actions. Description

The workshop will provide updates on policy and procedure changes related to the Research, Project Scientist, and Specialist series. In addition, we will have an in-depth discussion of various personnel actions and case preparation for research appointments and advancements. The workshop is intended for individuals currently responsible for personnel matters in these series. Description

What does a department analyst managing a search in UC Recruit need to know to help avoid processing and approval delays for Shortlist and Search Reports? This presentation on applicant management allows attendees to discuss UC Recruit applicant processing issues and have the opportunity to ask questions of AP and EODP staff. Description

NOTE: This workshop is NOT the same as the UC Recruit training sessions offered by AP although overlapping and related items may be discussed. The Academic Recruitments workshop will provide an opportunity for discussion about academic recruitments including search plans, applicant management, reporting functionality, the UC Recruit system in general, or any other topics of interest to the attendees. The workshop is intended for individuals who manage recruitments for their departments. Description

This workshop will provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion of complex leave situations including partial quarter leaves, combinations of various types of leaves, and current best practices. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and real-life scenarios for discussion. The workshop is intended for individuals who work with leaves for academic employees and who wish to hone their knowledge and understanding. Description

This workshop will provide information about changes in the recently ratified Postdoctoral Scholar contract and the campus implementation of the changes. The workshop is intended for individuals currently responsible for Postdoctoral Scholar appointments. Description

This course will cover appointment averaging as required by Article 6 of the MOU. We will talk about the concepts of averaging, how it affects concurrent appointments and supplemental assignments, and what the payroll impacts are. Description

UCOP-sponsored training on the new 2023 contracts governing ASEs-- please be sure to register for BOTH sessions! Description

UCOP-sponsored training on the new 2023 contracts governing ASEs-- please be sure to register for BOTH sessions Description

UCOP-sponsored training on the new 2023 contracts governing GSRs-- please be sure to register for BOTH sessions Description

UCOP-sponsored training on the new 2023 contracts governing GSRs-- please be sure to register for BOTH sessions Description

This session will go over how to properly fill out the online bio-bib for researchers, project scientist, and specialists, and common mistakes to avoid. Description

A successful search in UC Recruit begins with proper configuration of the search plan, which sets the parameters, requirements, and expectations of a recruitment throughout its entire life cycle. This workshop will focus on key components that search committees should be mindful of when creating a search plan. Description

Have questions about the promotion process? Or any other AP topic? Stop by our quarterly office hours, an open forum to discuss these questions with the AVC and your fellow faculty Description

This session will go over how to properly fill out the bio-bib for merit/promotion cases, and common mistakes to avoid. Description

Have questions about the promotion process? Or any other AP topic? Stop by our quarterly office hours, an open forum to discuss these questions with the AVC and your fellow faculty Description

Learn more about the merit review process and other Academic Personnel topics in this in-depth introduction to AP. Description

This workshop will go over Red Binder updates in effect 4/1/24, and how they will affect merit and promotion cases in the upcoming 24-25 case cycle. Description

The Office of Academic Personnel, Labor Relations, and the Office of Instruction and Learning will provide a training for GSR and ASE supervisors to attend an upcoming training focused on supervising this employee population. Description

Appetizers, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided Appetizers, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided

A discussion of the Department Chair's roles and responsibilities during the personnel review process, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid. Description

This session will provide a brief overview of the Review Criteria Guidance for Unit 18 Continuing Lecturers, and will include time for Q&A. Description

This session will provide a brief overview of the Review Criteria Guidance for Unit 18 Continuing Lecturers, and will include time for Q&A. Description

Lunch will be provided Lunch will be provided

Training for Department Chairs and ORU Directors on topics related to supervision of ASEs and GSRs. Description