SAN FRANCISCO – The University of California Board of Regents on Wednesday voiced concerns that a significant number of respondents to a University campus climate survey have experienced exclusionary or intimidating conduct on a UC campus.
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Results of UC campus climate survey released
SAN FRANCISCO — Most respondents of a University of California survey said they feel comfortable with their campus climate – but many underrepresented racial minorities, staff, women, queer and transgender communities said they have experienced exclusionary or offensive conduct on campus. The much anticipated findings of the UC’s campus climate survey were announced Wednesday at […]
Napolitano participates in Q&A webchat with student panel
University of California President Janet Napolitano joined a panel of five UC students in a Google Hangout Tuesday to discuss university-related issues ranging from student veteran resources to online education. Napolitano participated in a virtual question-and-answer session with UC Student Regent Cinthia Flores, UC Student Association Board Chair Safeena Mecklai, UC Riverside graduate student and […]
UC Board of Regents passes 2014-2015 budget despite some concerns
SAN FRANCISCO – The University of California Board of Regents voted Thursday to approve a budget for current operations that assumes an increase in state funding, drawing concern from Gov. Jerry Brown and some regents about the sustainability of the University’s long-term budget model. The UC’s core 2014-2015 budget, in its current form approved by […]
Napolitano to preside over Regents bimonthly meeting
The University of California Board of Regents will meet today through Thursday at UC San Francisco’s Mission Bay campus for its bimonthly board meeting – the first to be presided over by new UC President Janet Napolitano. The board is slated to approve the UC’s 2013-14 and 2014-15 budgets for state capital improvements, which include […]
Professor brings travel, curatorial experience to class
Silver and gold earrings, bracelets and rings dangle from her ears and hands as she walks by colorful tapestries and statues in the Fowler Museum. Her head nods and hands gesture simultaneously with her words, extending the meaning and passion of her speech as she points out specific works of art. Mary Nooter Roberts’ eyes […]
Q&A: Yudof reflects on time as UC president
University of California President Mark Yudof is stepping down from his post at the end of this month after a five-year term marked by budgetary issues, rising tuition and growing enrollment for the University.