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The Postdoctoral Scholars Association (PSA) is a fledgling organization that was recognized by the Graduate Council in 2002.
The objectives of the association are to:
1.)
Develop a self-sustaining organization that provides a voice for postdoctoral scholars at UC Santa Cruz.
2.)
Provide resources and information for postdoctoral scholars
3.)
Create a stronger sense of community amongst our fellow scholars.
The bylaws for the PSA can be found here.
If you have suggestions, comments or you would like to participate with the PSA, please go to the contacts page and e-mail one of the current officers. Also contact the PSA if you would like to join our listserv.
The PSA is currently working on the following:
1.)
Continuing development of this website for postdoctoral scholars, which will help the organization to achieve all of its current objectives.
2.)
Development of a PSA brochure to promote the organization around campus.
3.)
Organize meetings and social events to create a sense of community among postdoctoral scholars on campus.
4.)
Working with administration to implement the academic personnel manual for postdoctoral scholars on campus. APM-390 is a UC systemwide policy to address the inequities associated with being a postdoctoral scholar. Information about the manual as well as the document itself can be found here.
Also, the PSA participates in the following organizations:
1.) Member of the University of California Council of Postdoctoral Scholars.
2.) Non-voting Member of the Graduate Council. The Graduate Council is a standing committee for the UCSC Academic Senate.
National Level:
National Postdoctoral Association
University of California System:
University of California Council of Postdoctoral Scholars
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Riverside
UC San Francisco
Other Institutions:
Baylor College of Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Scripps Research Institute
Stanford University
University of Calgary
University of Chicago, Division of Biological Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
University of Utah
Vanderbilt University
Washington University
Co-chairs:
Sina Farsiu
Jason Triplett
PARKING AND BUS TRANSPORTATION
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)
TAPS Sales Office (Parking Permits) 831-459-4543
Fax 831-459-1366
taps@cats.ucsc.edu
Parking permits are available through TAPS, which has an online application process. As staff members, postdoctoral scholars can obtain free bus passes for metro transit. The bus pass provides unlimited use of the transit system in Santa Cruz throughout the year. The bus pass can be obtained at the TAPS sales office or through the aforementioned online application.
HOUSING
UC Santa Cruz Housing
Faculty Housing Office: 831-458-3506, facultyhousing@cats.ucsc.edu
Community Rentals: 831-459-4435, comrent@cats.ucsc.edu
You can call or e-mail UCSC faculty housing for their off-campus rental listings. You will need to give them your social security number and a campus contact. You can also sign up to view the general list of off-campus housing.
Santa Cruz Sentinel
The Santa Cruz Sentinel is the local newspaper. You can check their classifieds section online for rental advertisements.
Social Security Number (SSN)
A social security number is required for everyone who works in the United States, including those with non-immigrant status. The local social security office is at 169 Walnut Ave and they are open Monday to Friday, 9:00-4:00. The application form for the SSN can be found here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
UCSC International Scholars and Student Services (ISSS)
phone: (831) 459-3550
fax: (831) 459-3555
email: visa@cats.ucsc.edu
ISSS is your on-campus resource for visa inquiries and applications, as well general advising for various matters important for international scholars.
Other useful Resources:
Foreignborn.com A website for foreign-born individuals living in the US.
New2usa.com A resource for people moving to the US. |
