Work/Life Wellness for UCSB Faculty and Staff
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WORK/LIFE STATEMENT
In recognition of National Work and Family Month this year, University
of California President Dynes issued the following statement for
utilization by the University locations to promote and highlight UC’s
work-life agenda:
The University of California is committed to the ongoing development of
principles, institutional resources, and a workplace culture supportive
of personal and family responsibilities. In aspiring to achieve such a
workplace culture, the University will foster work-life integration and
support work-life strategies that promote civility, citizenship, and
community. The University, having accomplished this, will maximize
the productivity and successes of its diverse faculty and staff and
enhance the quality of life for all.
UCSB recognizes that achieving a healthy balance between work, family, and personal lives can be challenging. The Work/Life Office, a part of Human Resources at UCSB, offers services, programs, and resources to help employees fulfill the often competing responsibilities of work, family, and personal lives.
Some of the programs that have been initiated over the past five years are: The Breastfeeding Support Program, Children’s Day, Wellness Fair, Elder & Wellness quarterly workshop series, Dual Career Services, and the Flexwork Program.
This website was designed to help employees access resources for the various areas that fall under the Work/Life umbrella: Childcare, Elder Care, Wellness, Flexwork Arrangements, Housing & Employment Assistance, and Professional Development.
The Work/Life Office is located in the Human Resources Department (3101 SAASB). Please contact the Work/Life Coordinator, Melissa Bergem, at (805) 893-2384 or via email for additional assistance, questions, or suggestions. The Work/Life Office is open for individual appointments and is a confidential service.