Large lectures are an increasing reality at UCLA and other public universities. And in classes of 300 or 400 people, the flow of information is one-way: Professors talk; students listen.
Author Archives: Editorial Board
_Striking down entire Affordable Care Act will adversely affect young Americans_
It will be tough to take away coverage for the estimated 2.5 million Americans under age 26 who now have health coverage as a result of the Affordable Care Act. And it shouldn’t happen.
_UC must re-evaluate protest policies in light of multiple incidents_
It was a disturbing image: University police roughly pressed three UCLA students down on the floor and fit them with handcuffs.
UCLA economics professor's blog post shifted focus to often-overlooked campus community
The recent outcry over UCLA economics professor Matthew Kahn’s blog post questioning the loyalty of transfer students had one positive effect ““ it shifted the focus to a segment of the UCLA community often overlooked.
_Commencement speaker selection lacks student input_
Commencement speeches are meant to inspire the undergraduate students they address. But it’s hard to feel inspired when you have never heard of the speaker.
_While Occupy protesters should obey camping policies, university needs to honor their right to free speech_
It’s hard to know whether you’re being treated fairly if a rule isn’t always a rule.
UC cannot afford to implement proposal for new salary system
University of California salaries lag behind those at comparable schools. UC leaders, seeing this as a threat to faculty retention and recruitment, have begun to take action.