Since the budget cut backs of the early 90s staff have stayed on board during staffing reductions and salary cuts. Now we see a tsunami heading our way and there is little elasticity left within the ranks. It is becoming more and more difficult to recruit for positions at this wonderful university. The UC name alone used to draw in eager workers, but, that is not the case any longer. The dot coms and the low unemployment rates throughout the state are creating dramatic challenges to staffing needs.
Positions go unfilled for months at a time.
Less than qualified workers are hired to fill partial needs. It is becoming more and more difficult to provide the standards of service to our students and faculty that all have learned to expect. I implore you to heed this message. The University must consider staff as it looks to the future. Salaries are only a part of the picture, although a very important part.