This post was updated on April 26 at 10:30 p.m. The undergraduate student government Election Board sanctioned Waves of Change Tuesday for paying to promote their campaign on Facebook before paid advertising for the election begins May 2. According to election board campaign rules, sponsoring advertisements on Facebook is considered media advertising, not online campaigning, […]
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American Academy of Arts and Sciences adds seven UCLA faculty members
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected seven UCLA faculty members to the organization Thursday. The elected professors come from varying academic backgrounds, including music, social sciences and natural sciences, according to a statement from UCLA. 213 members were elected this year, and 144 UCLA faculty are members of the Academy. The American Academy […]
Audit finds UC enrolls out-of-state students at expense of residents
It has become more difficult for in-state students to gain admission to the University of California because of relaxed standards for nonresident students, according to the California state auditor’s report released Tuesday. State Auditor Elaine Howle said in the report that after relaxing admission requirements for nonresidents in 2011 amid a decline in state funding, […]
UC Regents release revised Statement of Principles Against Intolerance
The University of California working group publicly released its report and revised language of the Statement of Principles Against Intolerance in the University Board of Regents’ March meeting agenda. A clause explicitly condemning anti-Semitism is included in the revised statement after a months-long debate over academic freedom and addressing discrimination against Jewish students. The regents […]
UCSA recap — March 5-6
The University of California Student Association, comprised of representatives from UC student governments, met for its monthly board meeting on March 5 and 6 at UCLA. The board passed a resolution in support of a $15 minimum wage for all UC workers, regardless of hours worked, said UCSA President Kevin Sabo. UC President Janet Napolitanoannounced […]
UC receives second complaint of unfair labor practices
The California Public Employment Relations Board, or PERB, issued a second unfair labor practice complaint against the University of California last Friday. The American Federation State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 union filed the complaint, which alleged the UC violated its collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3299 by extending or renewing contracts with […]
USAC EVP’s lack of communication hurts advocacy, say student leaders
Members of student organizing coalitions said the undergraduate student government external vice president’s office is not making a strong effort to collaborate with them, which detracts from student advocacy efforts. Some University of California student leaders allege that Zach Helder, Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president, does not thoroughly communicate with other lobbying organizations […]