The Department of Plant Biology is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient learning and working environment for all students, staff, and faculty. This page provides essential links and resources, including health and safety guidelines and general administrative resources to support work within the department.
Faculty and Staff Resources
General Administrative Resources
Front desk support is available for PLB faculty and staff at [email protected].
Services include:
- Aggie Surplus
- Equipment Repair
- Facilities Request
- Key Requests
- Purchasing
- Space reservation
Department Specific Information
- Staff Schedules
View current staff schedules for contact availability and coverage. - Building Key Issue Form
Request building or room keys and document key access permissions. - Equipment Repair Request Form
Submit a request for maintenance or repair of departmental equipment. - IT Support
Access technology assistance for computers, accounts, software, and technical issues. - Controlled Environment Facility Access
Request authorized access to the CEF and review required procedures. - Facilities Work Orders
Submit repair or maintenance requests for building, utilities, or facility needs.
General Health and Safety
Department Resources
Safety Programs and Required Plans
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Outlines the department’s comprehensive safety program—including responsibilities, communication systems, hazard identification, inspections, training, and required documentation—to ensure compliance with UC Davis policy and California safety regulations. - Emergency Action Plan
Provides the department’s procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation, communication, and employee responsibilities during incidents, ensuring compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements and UC Davis safety protocols.
Job Safety and Worksite Assessments
- Job Safety Analysis (Office)
Summarizes typical office hazards—ergonomic strain, slips and falls, electrical risks—and the safe practices and training needed to maintain a safe office workspace. - Job Safety Analysis (Lab)
Identifies common laboratory hazards and outlines required safe practices, PPE, and training for working safely with chemicals, biologicals, radiological materials, and specialized equipment. - Laboratory Worksite Inspection Form
A checklist used to evaluate lab safety conditions—including general hazards, emergency equipment, chemical storage, electrical safety, and ergonomics—to ensure compliance and identify issues that require correction. - Office Worksite Inspection Form
A printable checklist for evaluating safety conditions in office spaces—covering general workplace hazards, emergency readiness, ergonomics, and electrical safety—to ensure compliance and identify issues that need correction.
Training and Documentation
- Safety Training Attendance Form
A printable sign-in sheet used to document safety training sessions, including the training topic, instructor information, and attendee signatures for departmental records. - General Safety Training Checklist
A checklist for supervisors to document required safety training for lab and office personnel, including basic safety procedures, emergency readiness, chemical hygiene, and (when applicable) animal-related training.
Hazard Reporting and Follow-Up
- Hazard Alert Form
A form for reporting unsafe conditions in the workplace, documenting the location, description, and recommended corrections, along with follow-up by management or the safety committee. - Hazard Correction Report
Used alongside the Hazard Alert Form, this report tracks how identified hazards are corrected, documenting required actions, responsible parties, and completion dates to ensure timely resolution. - Employers First Report of Injury or Illness
Report a workplace injury or illness by providing who was hurt, when and where it occurred, the body parts affected, and whether treatment was received.
Campus Resources
Personnel, Hiring and Finance
Personnel and Hiring
Hiring a Junior Specialist
Hiring a Junior Specialist begins with preparing a clear and complete position description. The template below provides guidance on required elements—such as responsibilities, qualifications, fields of study, and application materials—as well as an example from a previously approved position. Faculty will use this document to outline the role, identify the necessary qualifications, and provide information needed to initiate the recruitment and open-search process.
Hiring an Undergraduate Assistant
This template provides guidance for creating an undergraduate student assistant position, including typical responsibilities, required skills, scheduling expectations, and basic hiring details. Student assistants may support a wide range of academic, research, or administrative activities and often contribute to routine tasks, project support, and day-to-day operations. Faculty and staff can use this template to outline the duties, qualifications, and availability needed to initiate the student hiring process and ensure a clear, consistent description for applicants.
Undergraduate Assistant PD Template
Academic Federation Titles
The Academic Federation includes academic professionals at UC Davis who are not members of the Academic Senate but who contribute significantly to research, teaching, librarianship, extension, and academic service. Federation members are appointed across a wide range of specialized titles and follow distinct guidelines for appointment, advancement, and review on the Davis campus. A full overview of Academic Federation titles, policies, and resources—including review processes, position descriptions, salary scales, and role comparisons—is available on the Academic Affairs website.
UC Davis Academic Affairs - Academic Federation
Procurement
Department of Plant Biology Order Form
Use this form for all non-catalog orders.
| Aggie Enterprise | The campus system for managing purchasing, financial transactions, and business operations—including orders, approvals, payments, and budget tracking. |
| Aggie Surplus Store | Campus resource for selling, recycling, or purchasing used university equipment and furniture, helping departments manage surplus items responsibly. |
| Supply Chain Management | AggieBuy AggieShip AggieTravel AggieLogistics Procurement and Contracting Services Shipping and Receiving Payments Travel and Entertainment Specialty Services For Suppliers |
| PrePurchasing | Place an Order Order History Saved Requests Accounts Payable History |
| Finance and Business | Student Tuition and Finances Budget and Institutional Analysis Campus Finance Office of Business Transformation UC Davis Preferred Partnership Program (UP3) Systems Information Finance, Budget and UC Davis Business Systems Trainings |
| Reprographics | Print and Copy Graphic and Web Design Large-Format Printing Variable Data Printing Promotional Items |
| UC Davis Administrative Policy Manuals | Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM) Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) Interim Policies Delegations of Authority (DA) |
Travel and Reimbursement
Department of Plant Biology Travel Reimbursement Form
Used to request reimbursement for travel-related expenses—such as lodging, transportation, and meals—associated with department-approved travel.
Department of Plant Biology Non-Travel Reimbursement Form
Submit eligible, non-travel purchases and out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement.
- Aggie Expense System
UC Davis’ travel and entertainment reimbursement system, where employees log in to submit expenses, track payments, and manage travel and entertainment reports. - Travel and Entertainment Credit Card Information/Application
Provides details and the application process for the UC Davis T&E card, used to streamline booking and payment for university travel and entertainment expenses.