Welcome!
Founded in 1988, the UCSC Retirees Association is open to all retired faculty and staff. If you are retired, congratulations! You are now able to enjoy a change of pace and other rewards of 'honorably retired' life. One of these benefits is that you are eligible for membership in the UCSC Retirees Association (UCSCRA).
The Association has four primary objectives:
- Support a continuing affiliation with UC and UC Santa Cruz
- Serve as the advocate for post-employment benefits, in concert with the Council of UC Retiree Associations (CUCRA)
- Promote opportunities for interaction among retirees
- Serve the University as advocates, ambassadors, and volunteers.
We invite you to join our growing membership
Silver Slug Newsletter
One of the membership benefits is the Association's quarterly newsletter. This lively publication will keep you up to date on matters of interest and concern to retirees. Click here for the current newsletter
Silver Slug Scholarship
The Retirees Association maintains an ongoing commitment to and interest in UCSC students by raising money for the Silver Slug and Bruce Lane Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Board of Directors has designated that scholarships be directed to students who have served in the United States military. This year the Association plans to award twelve $500 scholarships to student veterans.
Members of the Retirees Association contribute to the scholarship fund in various ways. Some who benefited from the WWII GI Bill of Right have given back by contributing. Gifts are also being accepted in memory of Bruce Lane, a member of the UCSC community between 1964 and 1991. Members also donate fees earned from serving as election workers and participants in campus research projects. Retirees may donate at any time and by adding to the scholarship collection jar at our social events.
Contributions can be made using this form: Scholarship Fund
News
University News and Events
It's easy to stay current with late breaking news and upcoming events [click here]
You may subscribe to a weekly news update by sending your name and email address to jrburns@ucsc.edu
Coming Events
The Regents acted on recommendations by President Yudof on December 13. For a summary report on the changes [click here].
Pension benefits for retirees will not be affected by the changes as earned pension benefits are protected by law and cannot be revoked or reduced. UC will also gradually reduce how much it contributes toward the cost of retiree health insurance. UC currently pays about 89 percent, but will reduce that amount over time to a floor of 70 percent.
Comprehensive information about the process that led to these recommendations is available at [click here]
Retirees Travel Program
A travel program, designed especially for UC retirees, is managed by Collette Vacations. Each year a new selection of domestic and international destinations and adventures is planned. The customary commission for the travel agent is instead donated to the Council of UC Retiree Associations. Click here for the 2011-12 trips.
Silver Slug T-Shirt
What better way to celebrate your tenure at UCSC than by relaxing in a lawn chair, sipping a tasty beverage, and wearing your retiree t-shirt? This specially designed shirt is available at the Bay Tree Book Store, and can be ordered on-line at slugstore.ucsc.edu
UCSC Retirees Asociation
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