Author Archives: Editorial Board

Editorial: Alford owes communities public apology for poor handling of Iowa situation

Steve Alford passed up a golden opportunity for a fresh start at UCLA. During the April 2 press conference introducing Alford as the 13th coach of the men’s basketball team, his answer to the second question of the day could have set him on the right path. The question addressed Alford’s handling of a sexual […]

Editorial: UCLA Athletics needs renewed focus on improving student experience

The signing of a new employment contract last week for UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero marks an opportunity to increase his visibility on campus and improve the marketing of UCLA sports. Guerrero, whose new contract runs through Dec. 31, 2019, must also invest time and energy into improving the student fan experience, which is currently […]

Active participation in course evaluations would improve overall education

Knee-deep in end-of-quarter papers and exams, students may forgo completing course evaluations on MyUCLA to use every minute for sleep and work. Perhaps unsurprisingly then, the response rate for online course evaluations has averaged around 42 percent or lower since the beginning of the pilot – a level this board feels is much too low, […]

Editorial: By passing fee, Regents avoid alternative solutions

The University of California Board of Regents is paying off the costs of two lawsuits brought by professional degree students over unexpected fee increases. Ironically, the regents are covering the expenses incurred through these lawsuits by charging students an additional $60 in tuition. Though we understand that the regents are in a tough position, with […]