The University of California distributed a warning to staff in January advising against the use of communication platforms such as WeChat and WhatsApp for those traveling in China. The UC received the advisory notice from WorldAware, a risk management company the UC consults with, said Myla Edmond, director of marketing and communications for the UC […]
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UC Regents recap – Jan. 17
The governing board of the University of California met for the second day of its January meeting at UC San Francisco on Thursday. Regents approved committee action items from the previous day and discussed changes to regents policy and discontinuing the student adviser position. Governance and Compensation Chair George Kieffer said he consulted Sjoberg Evashenk […]
UC Board of Regents votes to end student adviser position this summer
The University of California Board of Regents voted Thursday to discontinue the Student Advisor position after July. The Board of Regents voted to discontinue the position during their meeting at UC San Francisco and decided to instead increase the number of Student Observer positions and Student Advocates to the Regents, or StARs. The student adviser […]
UC Regents recap – Jan. 15-16
The governing board of the University of California met for the first two days of its January meeting at UC San Francisco on Tuesday and Wednesday. Regents discussed changes to the systemwide Title IX plan, improving conditions for student athletes and raising tuition for graduate professional degree programs. Special Committee on Basic Needs On Tuesday, […]
UC student leaders divided in opinion over whether to end student advisor position
The UC Student Association urged the UC Board of Regents to terminate the student advisor position Sunday, saying that other student-held positions are more effective in providing student representation. Regent Richard Sherman sent a letter in December recommending the regents end the student advisor pilot program, saying that it did not add more student input […]
Boycott of Israel condemned by UC chancellors citing threats to academic freedom
All 10 University of California chancellors unanimously condemned an academic boycott of Israel at the urging of 101 university-affiliated organizations in December. The provisions of the boycott would discourage students and faculty from participating in academic events sponsored or funded by Israel, studying abroad in Israel or holding talks with Israeli state officials. The UC […]
UC Board of Regents considers eliminating student adviser position
The University of California Board of Regents will vote on whether to terminate the position of student adviser to the Regents at their meeting next week. The student adviser, which is one of the three student positions on the board, advocates for undergraduate students on topics ranging from sexual assault policy to the cost of […]