Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) in Human Resources has developed a new vision and mission that express the department's shared purpose and growing role in supporting people and organizational success across the Davis campus and UC Davis Health.
The statements build on an established foundation: L&OD has been operating under a shared departmental strategic plan aligned with the HR strategic plan. The new vision and mission capture the purpose and long-term aspirations guiding that work.
We are excited to share that starting in January 2027, Campus New Employee Welcome (CNEW) is going monthly. This new format allows employees to participate closer to their start date and receive timely benefits information, helping them feel connected, informed and supported early in their new role.
Late last year, Jennifer Erickson, director of the Patient Flow Management Center, met with the department’s charge nurses to review results from the 2025 Employee Experience Survey.
Learning & Development has launched an updated Training Request Form, providing employees with one convenient place to request L&D services and resources.
Student Affairs used Employee Experience Survey feedback to strengthen leadership, trust and collaboration through targeted professional development. The cohort-based program gave leaders practical tools to build more supportive and connected teams.
UC Davis Supply Chain Management turned Employee Experience Survey feedback into action by launching a four-month Career Development Workshop series. Employees gained practical tools, new perspectives and actionable strategies to support their professional growth.
Beginning August 1, all Davis campus supervisors and managers will be assigned the virtual instructor-led course Developing and Retaining Talent, designed specifically for UC Davis.
The OCP Scavenger Hunt brought employees together for a week of teamwork, exploration and fun, encouraging colleagues to discover the many departments that make up OCP while building new connections across the organization.
