Fortunately for college students, the worst consequence of being late to class is the loss of a few participation points or an annoyed glare from a professor. Under a daytime curfew ordinance, however, Los Angeles high school students can face a citation and fine of up to $250 for tardiness.
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_Interns running on empty: U.S. Labor Department should update its standards to protect unpaid interns_
As spring quarter approaches, many UCLA students will be scrambling to apply for those coveted intern positions that require them to work all summer ““ for no paycheck.
In the Know: Claremont McKenna Score Inflation Scandal
Around this time of year, any high school senior anxiously awaiting college admissions decisions would surely like to bump up their SAT scores by 10 or 20 points, as demonstrated by the high number of students enrolling in SAT preparation courses.
_Increased financial aid to middle-income class will attract a competitive applicant pool_
Despite the financial uncertainty that is endemic in California’s public colleges and universities, one University of California campus is making a positive change by reaching out to middle-class students with more tuition assistance.
In the know: Broadcast indecency ruling
After hearing a case regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s indecency rules, the Supreme Court appeared to be holding strong to outdated standards that have only become more stringent since the ’70s.
Higher Education Research Institute reports issues on graduation rates
The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA released a report Tuesday outlining how graduation rates at four-year universities can be better determined and improved.
UCLA to open office in Bangkok in an effort to expand its presence in the region
A new Bangkok-based branch of UCLA is set to open in Thailand in January 2012 in an effort to expand university ties in the region.