Library Participation in the START Program (Staff and Academic Reduction in Time)

» Introduction

In June, 2008, the University of California Regents approved the START (Staff and Academic Reduction in Time) Program. This program is a voluntary reduction in time that allows campus units to accrue savings from any approved reduction in time. Beginning February 1, 2009 the Libraries will begin participation in the program.

» Criteria and Guidelines

The START Program allows eligible staff and academic personnel to volunteer to reduce their time and corresponding pay, while retaining vacation and sick leave, service credit, and retirement and other benefits at rates accrued prior to participation in the Program. In all cases, participation in the Program requires department head, Division AUL, and AUL of Administrative Services approval.

Please note: Not everyone who wants to participate in the Program will be approved. The Libraries will not reduce the amount or quality of its services nor will replacements be hired to "backfill" for participating staff. Department heads and AULs will take a close look at the workload impact the reduction will have on the rest of the staff in the department. Staff will not be allowed to participate in the START Program and the Libraries' Release Time Program simultaneously.

» START Resources and Forms

For detailed information on the START Program please visit:
UC Irvine At Your Service START Program Overview Page

» Contact

For questions on the Libraries participation in the START program or to learn if you qualify, please contact:

Lillian Gates
Assistant Human Resources Manager
ljgates@uci.edu
x44934