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Coming Jan. 13: Changes to UC ANR SSO login
To comply with UC-wide policy to protect UC ANR and its employees' data, IT is taking steps to strengthen security for logins. The following changes to the Duo authentication process will go into effect on Jan. 13, 2025.
Please ensure you are using:
Duo Mobile 4.16.0 or later on Android devices
Duo Mobile 4.17.0 or later on Apple devices
How to update
- Open the app store on your device (Google Play Store for Android or Apple App Store for iOS).
- Search for "Duo Mobile" and select the app.
- Tap "Update" to install the latest version. (If the "Update" option is not there, you are already updated.)
What's changing
IT will be enabling Duo's Verified Push for UCANRSSOlogins. When youlogin using UCANRSSO (Fig. 1), Verified Push will require that you enter a code into the Duo Mobile app.
After you enter yourusername and password, a three-digit code will be displayed in your browser (Fig 2).
Duo Mobile will prompt you to enter the code and select verify to continue (Fig. 3)
After your device is verified, you can choose "Yes, this is my device" (Fig. 4) to stay verified for 16 hours. During this time, Duo won't ask you to verify again as long as you're using the same browser.
Note: Applications using UC DavisSSO (Fig. 5) will not be impacted by this change.
Need help?
If you have problems logging in, contact the Help Desk at help@ucanr.edu or (530) 750-1212.
Jaki Hsieh Wojan
UC ANR Deputy Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer
Dahlke named Water Strategic Initiative leader
We are pleased to announce that - following an open call - Helen Dahlke is taking on the role of leader for the Water Strategic Initiative (officially known as the Water Quality, Quantity and Security SI).
Helen is associate professor in integrated hydrologic sciences in the UC Davis Department of Land, Air and Water Resources. Helen brings a rich history of experience having done her undergraduate and masters in her native Germany before doing her Ph.D. at Cornell University. After her Ph.D., she did postdoctoral work at Stockholm University in Sweden before joining UC Davis in 2013.
Helen's current research interests include surface water – groundwater interaction, water resources management, vadose zone transport processes, and applications of DNA nanotechnology in hydrology. She comes with a broad appreciation of the multiple roles for issues facing water across the state from the mountains to the sea. One of her main research efforts focuses on testing the feasibility of using agricultural fields as recharge sites for groundwater replenishment.
We welcome and thank Helen for adding this new role to her ongoing activities. The SI leaders are the champions for the broad umbrellas of work across the organization. The SIs help people connect while helping unify, communicate and advocate for the work across the state. The SI leaders are part of Program Council, which provides input for programmatic policy and direction for the organization.
Please welcome Helen in her new and expanded role.
Mark Bell
Vice Provost Strategic Initiatives & Statewide Programs
Seeking new leadership for Water and Healthy Families and Communities Strategic Initiatives
ANR academics are invited to apply for Strategic Initiative leader positions, which play key roles in unifying, communicating and advocating to strengthen UC ANR's research and outreach agenda. Given the ongoing evolving role of the UC ANR Strategic Initiatives (SI), the SI leaders agreed that it would again be beneficial to conduct an open search - from across the breadth of expertise of the division - for the next rotation of SI leaders.
Open positions. Two SI leader positions are scheduled to rotate off at the end of 2018. This change offers opportunities for others to take the lead for
Who is eligible to apply? The positions are open to all UC ANR academics, including Agricultural Experiment Station faculty and Cooperative Extension advisors and specialists. Strategic Initiative leaders are appointed by the Associate Vice President on a rotating basis for three years, with a possibility of extension.
Current SI leaders
- Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases Jim Farrar
- Sustainable Food Systems Deanne Meyer and Neil McRoberts
- Sustainable Natural Resources David Lile
- Water Quality, Quantity and Security Doug Parker
- Healthy Families and Communities Keith Nathaniel
The SIs help unify, communicate and advocate for what UC ANR does. See the UCANR Strategic Initiatives website for more information.
How to apply. To apply for one of the SI leader positions, complete the simple application form at https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=25782.
Applications will be accepted until Nov. 9.
Applicants will be contacted for interviews in late November or early December. The new leaders are anticipated to start on Jan. 2, 2019.
For information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Strategic Initiative leader position, see the Terms of Reference for Strategic Initiative Leaders. If you have questions, contact Mark Bell, vice provost of Strategic Initiatives and Statewide Programs.
View or leave comments for ANR Leadership at http://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRUpdate/Comments.
This announcement is also posted and archived on the ANR Update pages.
Comments sought on Electronic Information Security policy
The Office of the Vice President and Chief Information Officer invites comments on drafts of a presidential policy, Electronic Information Security (IS-3), and a corresponding glossary for all information security and information technology policies. The policy provides a security framework that protects UC's Institutional Information and IT Resources from accidental or intentional unauthorized access, loss or damage, while preserving UC's collaborative academic culture.
Electronic Information Security Policy
We recommend the following order of review:
1. Policy Abstract
2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
3. Draft Glossary for Information Security and Information Technology policies (optional)
4. Draft Presidential policy on Electronic Information Security, IS-3
If you have any questions or wish to comment, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu no later than July 24, 2017.
View or leave comments for ANR Leadership at http://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRUpdate/Comments.
This announcement is also posted and archived on the ANR Update pages.
Plan to attend the first Joint Strategic Initiative Conference
The 2015 UC ANR Joint Strategic Initiative Conference will be held October 5-7 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J Street, in Sacramento.
Who should attend: Academics affiliated with ANR – UCCE Advisors, UCCE Specialists, AES Faculty, Program Directors and Academic Coordinators.
Submit a poster abstract to participate in a poster session. To be given priority consideration, please submit poster abstracts by June 1. For details, see http://ucanr.edu/sites/2015jointsiconference/Call_for_Posters.
At the conference, you'll have the opportunity to
- Meet the new Vice President (to be invited) at the Monday evening reception.
- Participate in planning sessions for the Strategic Initiatives.
- Learn about successful research projects.
- Take advantage of free training sessions.
- Request space for your Program Team or Workgroups to meet.
- Network at the Stakeholders' Reception on Tuesday evening.
The conference is being coordinated through the five UC ANR Strategic Initiatives:
- Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases (EIPD)
- Healthy Families and Communities (HFC)
- Sustainable Food Systems (SFS)
- Sustainable Natural Ecosystems (SNE)
- Water Quality, Quantity and Security (Water)
For more information, visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/2015jointsiconference or contact conference co-chairs Doug Parker, (510) 987-0036, and David Doll, (209) 385-7403. For logistics, contact UC ANR Program Support Unit, Sherry Cooper, (530) 750-1256, or Saundra Wais, (530) 750-1260.
View or leave comments for ANR Leadership at http://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRUpdate/Comments.
This announcement is also posted and archived on the ANR Update pages.