Resources and Support
Early Childhood Care and Education Services opens a new infant classroom
The Children's Centers are thrilled to announce the opening of a new classroom serving 10 infants, ages 3 to 24 months. With the new classroom opening September 8, the Children's Center will serve 50 infants for UC Santa Barbara student, faculty and staff families.
Wellbeing and Workplace Sustainability — for managers & supervisors
Join this interactive workshop for managers and supervisors focused on cultivating staff wellbeing while building resilient, sustainable workplaces. Learn evidence-based strategies for preventing burnout, supporting employee health and integrating workload design and flexible practices. Workshop will be held virtually on August 26.
On-campus job fair: how departments can participate
Career Services is hosting a job fair in Storke Plaza to showcase on-campus opportunities for students. All departments that hire students throughout the year are welcome to fill out the interest form and participate!
Join the annual Gaucho Career Advising Program (GCAP)
Join Career Services counselor Dr. Marina Chavez to learn about Career Services programming, resources and how Career Services can help students. The two part-webinar series will take place on August 26 and 27.
Register now for fall professional courses — unlock your 25% UCSB staff discount
Advance your career this fall with an exclusive 25% discount on high-demand professional certificates and courses through UCSB PaCE. This valuable benefit also extends a 15% discount to your immediate family members.
Funding available to replace old energy-inefficient equipment, including ULT Freezers
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is currently offering a $4,000 rebate to labs that are willing to recycle their 10-year-old+ ULT freezer to buy a new ENERGY STAR model. An additional $2,500 rebate is available for FY 2025/2026 from Fisher Scientific for new Energy STAR ULT Freezers. You can receive a total rebate of up to $6,500 ($4,000 TGIF and $2,500 from Fisher Scientific), while funds last.
Resources for women’s health from UC’s medical plans
In recognition of National Women’s Health Month in May 2026, Human Resources is proud to share resources available to support women in prioritizing their health and wellbeing. This initiative provides dedicated women's health resources through each UC health plan, offering support for all stages in a woman's life.
May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
May 21 marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a reminder of the importance of creating inclusive digital experiences for all members of our community. As UCSB continues our efforts to improve digital accessibility and align with evolving requirements, we encourage you to visit the Digital Accessibility webpage for additional information, resources and guidance.