UC Davis is down to its last $6 in pennies. Reflecting on this small operational change points to how quickly some of our daily habits have evolved — and how some things quietly disappear before we notice.
FOA employees shared how they use AI tools for routine work, including Zoom AI Companion, Copilot for Outlook, ChatGPT and NotebookLM, during this second installment of the FOA Efficiency Series.
Contracts and Grants Accounting launched a new Research Administrator Orientation session to strengthen communication, improve support and help departmental research administrators navigate post-award processes more effectively.
STAR Award nominations are open through June 30 — and updates to the nomination process are making it easier than ever for FOA employees to be recognized for work that goes above and beyond their routine duties. Find out more about the behind-the-scenes improvements that make use of DocuSign and Smartsheet to save time and hassle.
FOA's "Year of Re-Form" took steps to simplify more than 30 administrative forms, to reduce employee time spent on complicated, policy-driven requirements -- such as requesting a carve out from UC's Covered Services policies. Staff members from Supply Chain Management and Admin IT worked together to streamline processes with DocuSign and other online services.
From puppies to campus partners, Cali and Leia are helping shape a more welcoming approach to policing at UC Davis — one grounded in connection, comfort and trust.
UC Davis has achieved a remarkable 99% compliance rate with this Cal/OSHA requirement, after employees in Safety Services combined forces with Administrative Innovation and Technology to redesign the annual IIPP process to be more efficient and user-friendly.
Learn how teams in Accounting and Financial Reporting and the Office of Business Transformation are helping staff build essential accounting knowledge for everyday work in Aggie Enterprise.
Moving Forward Together has created a campus transportation plan that is informed by 3,000 voices, with 100-plus proposed improvements to UC Davis roads and paths. The plan is open for feedback April 21–May 4.
Major campus decisions reflect months of collaboration, creativity and care to ensure the university moves forward with confidence and purpose. See what went into the UC Regents' recent approval of the Big Shift.
UC Regents have approved a $55 million component of the Big Shift, funding the installation of thermal energy storage and heat-recovery technology to cut fossil fuel use and lower utility costs.
Clare invites FOA employees to explore the new Employee Job Shadow Program, a practical way to learn from colleagues, see how roles connect and own your professional growth.
This year’s FOA Excellence Awards highlight staff who helped FOA work more efficiently by improving systems, building practical skills and strengthening collaboration — making everyday work easier across the organization.
