frequently-asked-questions

What is the UCPath initiative and will it impact our new HR service centers?

5/11/12

All this work is going into OE but how will we know whether it was a success?

2/29/12

I've seen the HR funding model but I don't understand how it actually will work?

2/14/12

If there was an HR change to make, I used to just walk over and tell someone or leave a message. How do I accomplish that now if the new HR person sits over in a Service Center?

2/14/12

Are unsuccessful Research Services Coordinator (RSC) candidates automatically considered for the Associate RSC (ARSC) positions?

10/12/11

"In 25 words or less, can you tell us what OE is really about?"

5/2/11

"Where's the leadership? We haven't heard from the Chancellor about OE in over a year."

4/13/11

"Why are they hiring so many new Vice Chancellors and those of us in the departments are getting laid off?"

4/13/11

Is it legal for managers to come to an employee at this point to encourage the employee to apply for an OE position?

3/15/11

'The timeline on the website doesn't go into much detail. It feels like OE is trying to hide what is really happening.'

2/10/11

'I have been working in the same department for ages. If I need something, I know exactly who to ask. I dread having to call some 1-800 number to ask a question. How is that cluster person going to know how we do things?'

2/9/11

Is OE doing anything about 'Change Management'?

2/7/11

'Has OE been tried elsewhere? Are we taking advantage of lessons learned?'

2/6/11

Will I be able to go back to my old job if OE doesn't work out?

12/3/10

I am a long term employee close to retirement. Why should I care about OE?

12/3/10

How will I know when to apply for a new position in OE?

12/3/10

What is happening to Post-Award?

11/16/10

How does an OE Work Group decide which issues to address and how to fix them?

11/16/10

To get support if my computer crashes, I have to carry around a bunch of different numbers. And I can’t get any support on nights or weekends. Will this be fixed with OE?

11/16/10

When will the OE changes impact me?

11/11/10

We work in Fresno, at SFGH, at the VA or other locations that may not always be considered part of the central campus site. Are our needs part of the OE planning efforts?

9/1/10

A previous initiative saw UCSF attempting to merge hospital and outpatient activities with Stanford. That didn’t go well. How is OE different?

9/1/10

It’s stressful waiting on the inevitable changes OE will bring. Why is it taking so long?

9/1/10

Our department's pre-award works fine, our faculty is really happy. Moving that support to a cluster can't be good.

8/26/10

Research Administration seems like it’s working fine. What exactly are we trying to fix in this area?

8/26/10

How will OE affect Award Set-Up?

8/26/10

Our Postdoc could really use a new laptop. Why can’t I stop at Costco on the way home and just buy one?

8/11/10

It’s hard to get my work done without access to a stable computer network. Also, I’d like to take my laptop to a meeting and get connected easily. Will OE help me get—and stay—connected?

8/11/10

I had one email address and then I moved to another job and now I have another email address. I have problems getting my mail.

8/11/10

What do we know about clusters at this point?

8/3/10

How will the clusters work?

8/3/10

When will my job change?

8/3/10

Is it true that UCSF is centralizing all administrative services?

8/3/10

If you want to know, just ask

The OE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) reflect a broad range of questions that have evolved over the past months. We included the date the particular question was originally posted so the answers are relevant for that particular time. We continue to welcome your questions, comments, input, suggestions, advice and notes of caution. We will use your constructive contributions to ensure that our efforts produce the best possible results. We will share your suggestions and comments with the relevant individuals and OE Work Groups unless you specifically request confidentiality. Your ideas and participation are not only welcome but crucial to our ongoing success.