Staff Resources

This page provides selected guides, templates, and reference materials developed by CUCSA to support staff assembly members and delegates. These resources are intended to assist with advocacy, communication, and leadership activities within your local staff assembly.

Systemwide Advocacy

The following links provide access to key systemwide governance and advocacy offices, organizations, and initiatives relevant to staff assembly leaders and delegates.

• Board of Regents Meeting Agenda and Schedule
• Board of Regents Public Comment
• Campus Government Relations Page (ex: https://gcr.ucdavis.edu/) and Campus Governmental Relations Contacts
• UC Advocacy Network (UCAN)
• UC Staff Advisors to the Regents (STARs)

Guides and Templates

The following guides and templates were developed by CUCSA to support common staff assembly activities, including planning, communication, and governance.

• Staff Advocacy Informational Guide
• How to Make Effective Public Comment at UC Regents Meetings
• Engaging State Governmental Relations
• Tips for Effective Group Writing
• Public speaking – Effective Presentations
• Tips for Serving on Leadership Search Committee
• 24-25 CUCSA Workgroup Recommendations
• Systemwide Staff Engagement Survey Toolkit:
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): see this living document for an updated list of frequently asked questions.
  • Timeline: use this CUCSA Staff Engagement Survey Timeline of Events for a best-practices approach to ensuring your campus can make full use of the data every two years.
  • Templates: these are for CUCSA Delegates and other campus parties looking to make use of the engagement survey results for their campus:
    • Use these sample emails as a starter to create your own campuswide communications.

Get Engaged

• Board of Regents Meeting Agenda and Schedule
• Board of Regents Public Comment
• Campus Government Relations Page (ex: https://gcr.ucdavis.edu/)
• UC Advocacy Network (UCAN)
• UC Staff Advisors to the Regents (STARs)

Staff assembly board members may find it helpful to explore how other campuses structure their programs, communications, and engagement efforts. Reviewing other staff assembly websites can provide ideas, inspiration, and examples to support your local initiatives.
Visit the UC staff assembly directory on the CUCSA homepage to explore campus websites and learn more about their activities.