Launched in March 2022, the Committee for Community and Wellbeing (CCW) at IGHS aspires to facilitate opportunities for IGHS faculty and staff to engage with one another in activities that build community, enhance wellbeing, and mitigate burnout.
This committee cultivates an environment that is welcoming, values differences, and is aimed to support community building and wellbeing where we have a both a remote and hybrid work schedule as well as staff residing outside the bay area and overseas.
Goals
- To improve morale and increase engagement by bringing people together in formal and informal ways
- To network and get to know each other better
- To promote belonging, inclusiveness and wellbeing in the workplace
- To make sustainable a culture of self and mutual care
Priorities
We are launching with four main priority areas:
- Wellness Challenges / Wellness Classes
The CCW will be starting IGHS-Wide Wellness Challenges. Each month will be a different Week-Long Wellness Challenge in which we will incorporate a Wellness Class. Prizes will be given each month to the winner(s) and randomly selected participants. 2022 Challenges: April – Physical Activity, May – UC Moves/Experience Nature, June -Supportive Relationships and Social Connectedness, July – Mental Health & Self-Care, August – Sleep, September – Hydration - Training for Mentors and Managers
We will host and provide information for trainings for Mentors and Managers to encourage the development of teams that feel supported and empowered. For example, how to be flexible and supportive and still have boundaries; 1:1 meeting best practices; discussing career growth opportunities. We also house the IGHS Mentorship Program. - On-Boarding Improvements
Melissa Bacina, IGHS Director of Staffing and Operations, is leading On-Boarding Improvements! This will entail more of a deep dive into IGHS, newcomers meet and greet with IGHS managers, meetings with key colleagues outside of core group, new-employee in-person and virtual gatherings. - IGHS Community-Wide Meet-Ups
The Director’s Executive Team is planning more frequent IGHS Community-Wide Meetings. The CCW proposes to incorporate small break-outs with water cooler prompts, staff spotlights, games, and more. We will also be helping to arrange fun gatherings like a summer BBQ. In addition, we are hosting monthly:- dessert breaks at Mission Hall (1st Wednesday)
- virtual meditation break (3rd Thursday)
- walking break at Mission Hall (4th Wednesday)
Are you interested in joining the Committee? Do you have ideas you want to share? Please contact Avery.Seefeld@ucsf.edu. We ask for a 1-year commitment.
Communication
We will be disseminating emails to Mission Hall and using the IGHS at UCSF Teams Channel as our main ways to communicate with the Community. Please visit the Committee for Community and Wellness TEAMS page
| Name | Title, Group |
|---|---|
| Heidi Frank (Co-Chair) | Director of Grant Management, Finance and Research Services |
| Caitlin Dunn (Co-Chair) | Director of Programs, UPIEA |
| Jeff Mandel | Recall, UPIEA VTA Mental Health Task Force |
| Minerva Lee | Education Operations Administrator, Education |
| Laura Buback | Academic Program Management Officer, UPIEA, GSI |
| Jody Diala | Public Health Specialist, UPIEA |
| Avery Seefeld | Program Coordinator, MEI |
| Raman Kaur | Public Health Specialist, UPIEA |
| Melissa Bacina | Director of Staffing and Operations, IGHS |
| Eva Muhanguzi | Data Analyst, UPIEA |
| Robert Mansfield | Administrative Officer, IGHS |
| Kelly Young | Deputy Director, GSI |
| Jess Celentano | Director, UPIEA/CGHDDE |
Resources
- UCSF Employee Coping and Resiliency Program
- UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
- Osher Center for Integrative Health
- Learning and organization development
Events
Dessert breaks at Mission Hall
On the 1st Wednesday
Virtual meditation break
On the 3rd Thursday
Walking breaks at Mission Hall
On the 4th Wednesday
