Draft budget supports UC compact

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a 2006-07 state budget proposal Tuesday that offers a second year of increased funding for UC after four years of cuts.

The governor's budget would fund enrollment growth at UC, use state funds to "buy out" student fee increases, provide additional state funding for UC's initiative to train more science and math teachers, and invest in UC health care to underserved regions of the state.

The budget proposal fulfills the governor's "compact" with UC, which spells out anticipated state funding levels and UC accountability measures over a multi-year period. The governor's budget does not include funding for UC's K-12 academic preparation programs or labor research programs. Dynes said the university will actively seek restoration of this funding as the budget moves through the Legislature this year. Under the draft budget, UC's state-funded budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 would total $3.049 billion, an increase of $207 million or 7.3 percent above the 2005-06 level.

The increases planned for 2006-07 but which would be rescinded under the governor's budget were an 8 percent increase in mandatory systemwide fees for undergraduates, a 10 percent increase in mandatory systemwide fees for graduate academic students, and 5-10 percent increases (dollar amounts varying by school) for most professional school students.

Campus begins two major recruitment drives

The campus is currently recruiting for two leadership positions — Vice Chancellor for University Relations and the Executive Director of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.

A position description and the membership of the recruitment advisory committee for each search may be found at chancellor.ucdavis.edu/resource/recruit/recruit.cfm.

The Vice Chancellor of University Relations reports to the Chancellor and is the chief institutional advancement officer for the campus, with responsibility for external affairs including development, alumni affairs, government and community relations, university communications, and advancement services. Review of candidates will begin in late January, but applications will be accepted and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Applications and nominations for this position should be addressed to Chancellor Larry N. Vanderhoef at UC Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8558. Materials may be sent via e-mail to lnvanderhoef@ucdavis.edu.

The Executive Director of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts is responsible for all aspects of operations and management of the center, including programming, staff oversight and recruitment, audience development, leadership fundraising, financial planning and control, integration of artistic programming with the academic mission of the campus, and community and national relations.

Applications and nominations are currently being accepted immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

Individuals wishing to be considered for the position should submit a resume, three work-related references, salary history, and brief cover letter describing interest, qualifications and experience to the consultant assisting UC Davis with the search, Len Alexander, at:

Management Consultants for the Arts

132 East Putnam Avenue

Cos Cob, CT 06807

Fax: (203) 661-3938

E-mail applications (preferred) can be sent to MCA301@aol.com.

Calvin Handy Leadership Award nominations

The university is calling for nominations for the second annual Calvin E. Handy Leadership Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual community member, group or organization that, through their leadership actions, has made significant contributions in the area of public safety and security to the campus or medical center community.

Under the criteria, the nominee must have established a sustainable program or have cultivated relationships that encourage two or more groups to collaborate and create an identifiable impact on public safety and security for the campus or medical center community. Chief Emeritus Calvin Handy served as chief of the UC Davis Police Department from 1993 until 2005, making numerous contributions in the area of public safety and security. Handy was the first person to receive the award named after him.

The award recipient will be recognized at the "Soaring to New Heights" annual awards ceremony. from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 11 in Freeborn Hall. Ticket prices and locations will be posted soon at occr.ucdavis.edu/soaring.

The deadline is Feb. 24. Forward nominations to Tammy McNiff in the UC Davis Office of Campus Community Relations at tdmcniff@ucdavis.edu.

Grad teaching awards

Nominations are invited for the 2006 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award. The award is offered to recognize the contributions of graduate students to teaching and learning The deadline is Feb. 17. Nominations and nomination packets for the Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award. are available at www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/gradcouncil/ogta.html. For questions or more details, contact Kathy Garcia at (530) 52-8667 or krgarcia@ucdavis.edu.

Annual Spay Day slated

Appointments will be available beginning Jan. 16 for low cost dog and cat spay/neuter surgeries on Spay Day USA 2006. Surgeries will take place at participating veterinary clinics across Sacramento, Yolo and Placer counties on Feb. 26. Animals can receive spay or neuter surgery, microchip identifications, vaccinations and other services. To sign up for an appointment, call (916) 808-SPAY. For details, visit www.sacanimal.org/spay_day.html programs.