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ANR Update shares news and resources from UC ANR leadership.

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Employee comment: Presidential Policy on Educational Loan Practices

October 23, 2025
By Jenna Kwan
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Educational Loan Practices. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues: The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance on § 1026.46(b)(5) …
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ANR “Being Mixed-Race in the Workplace” videos available for viewing

October 22, 2025
Check out the “Being Mixed-Race in the Workplace” videos produced by Devii Rao, UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor.As part of her independent project for the UC ANR CORO Leadership Academy, Devii interviewed five UC ANR colleagues who identify as being mixed-race or having mixed…
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Employee Comment: Revised compensation and personnel policies for staff

October 17, 2025
By Jenna Kwan
Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) Section 30, Compensation and Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) Section 2, Definition of Terms The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM-30 (Compensation) & PPSM-2 (Definition of Terms), which applies to staff…
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2026 Benefits Open Enrollment coming soon

October 16, 2025
Open Enrollment is a window during which employees and retirees may change their coverage or add eligible dependents onto their health insurance. This year's open enrollment begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. (PDT) and ends on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. (PST). All…
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