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IMPORTANT: New Campus Vaccine Mandate

June 6, 2021
California and the nation have entered a transitional phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, with cases declining and vaccination rates increasing. UC Merced will be returning to primarily in-person instruction this fall, and more employees will begin returning to the workplace in July. With the...

Comment Period for two proposed UC Merced policies

June 1, 2021
UC Merced is inviting comments on two local policies. The proposed policy on Identification with UC Merced in Media sets forth specific standards for posting on websites and social media accounts and specifies how media inquiries should be handled. This policy applies to UC Merced employees and...

Comment Period for proposed Presidential Policy, Fee Policy for Graduate Student In Absentia Registration

April 30, 2021
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy - Fee Policy for Graduate Student In Absentia Registration. The policy promotes continuous enrollment of graduate and professional degree students by providing an appropriate enrollment incentive...

Comment Period for proposed Presidential Policy, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program

April 26, 2021
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program. The Policy includes the following key issues: Encourages universal vaccination. Requires students, faculty, academic appointees, and staff...

UC Shares Proposed COVID-19 Policy, Urges Vaccinations

April 22, 2021
The University of California today shared the details of a proposed policy on COVID-19 vaccination as part of the engagement with its community as it joins the California State University in supporting immunizations as part of an expected return of students, faculty, academic appointees and staff...

Comment Period for Proposed PPSM 2.210 Pay for Family Care and Bonding Option

April 21, 2021
The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM-2.210 (Absence from Work), which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Senior Professionals, and Senior Management Group personnel groups. PPSM-2.210 has been updated to include language that...

Annual Risk Assessment Workshop

February 19, 2021
Annual Risk Assessment Workshop This workshop serves as an integral component of our compliance, audit and risk workplans, and provides campus leadership with timely and useful information regarding perceived risks and how UC Merced is managing these risks. This year’s workshop will be...

Comment Period for proposed Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures

February 9, 2021
The University of California (UC) is proposing changes to the Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures, which are applicable to UC Peace Officers. Proposed changes include: An updated “Use of Force” policy A new “Body Worn Audio” policy A new...

Comment Period for proposed Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data and Tangible Research Materials

January 15, 2021
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data and Tangible Research Materials. The policy is a new policy that describes the responsibilities of the campus leadership and its researchers concerning...

UC Merced's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs Annual Notification

November 9, 2020
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