The release of data detailing the campus climate and work and study environments of University of California students, faculty and staff has been delayed for several months, according to UC officials. The results of the UC Campus Climate Survey, which were originally set to be available to the public in the summer and fall of […]
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Graduate student union suspects UC of discrimination
A union representing graduate student workers recently submitted a complaint to the University of California, alleging the UC is discriminating in its hiring of graduate students. The UC Student-Workers Union, Local 2865 of the United Auto Workers, is currently in the middle of negotiations with UC officials over wage increases and large class sizes, among […]
UCSA anticipates positive relationship with Napolitano
The University of California Student Association said it appreciates UC President Janet Napolitano’s “laudable efforts” to interact with students during her first week in office, though it still maintains its concerns about Napolitano’s leadership over undocumented students. “The UC Student Association stands in solidarity with students who are concerned with the new leadership, while also […]
Government shutdown’s impact on colleges currently minimal
For the first time in 17 years, the federal government has stopped operating many of its agencies due to Congress’ failure to agree on a spending bill in time. The partial shutdown could eventually cut financial aid, grants and other federal funds that UCLA and other colleges receive.
UC launches series of bond sales to reduce financial stress
The University of California is expected to save more than $1 billion over the next several years after initiating a series of bond sales earlier this month, according to a UC statement released Monday. The sales were part of a plan for the University to generate savings by restructuring debt for the state, since the […]
Janet Napolitano replaces Mark Yudof as UC president
Janet Napolitano officially takes the helm as president of the University of Californiatoday. The former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Arizona governor was approved as president in July. Her nomination was met with mixed reactions, including concerns about her lack of experience in education and her department’s record of deporting undocumented individuals. […]
UCLA event touts value of humanities education
Faculty and administrators in UCLA’s Humanities department welcomed more than 400 new and returning students Wednesday, asking them to consider pursuing a major or taking courses in humanities. “The humanities have so much to offer students that they may not be aware of,” said David Schaberg, UCLA dean of humanities at the welcome event in […]