Student representatives of the University of California said that while the Board of Regents has improved in diversity in recent years, it still falls short in accessibility to students. The Council of University of California Faculty Associations sent a letter in protest last summer stating that the Board of Regents is mainly composed of wealthier, […]
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UC Regents recap – May 22-24
The governing board of the University of California met for its May meeting at UC San Francisco from Tuesday to Thursday. Regents discussed the University of California Extension programs, changes in UC policy and the restructuring of committees. The California State Assembly also approved $117.5 million in new funding for the UC on Wednesday. Compliance […]
UC Board of Regents approves loosening of qualifications for in-state residency
The board governing the University of California voted Thursday to allow more out-of-state UC students to qualify for in-state status. The UC Board of Regents approved recommendations from the UC Office of the President to loosen student financial aid eligibility and qualifications for in-state residency, after the Academic and Student Affairs committee voted unanimously Wednesday […]
Proposed amendment to state constitution limits UC autonomy
California state legislators announced a state constitutional amendment Tuesday that aims to restrict the University of California’s autonomy by reducing staff salaries, the length of regents’ terms and the authority of the UC president. The proposed amendment limits nonfaculty salaries to $200,000 per year, which would affect coaches that, on some campuses, make millions of […]
Gov. Jerry Brown releases May budget plan, increases UC funding
Gov. Jerry Brown announced in his budget plan Friday he plans to allocate millions of dollars to the University of California to incentivize it to not raise in-state tuition. Brown’s budget plan includes a $100 million allocation specifically for the UC’s deferred maintenance projects, a 3 percent increase in the University’s core general funds, a […]
Attorneys representing UC claim DACA rescission did not follow protocol
Lawyers representing the University of California said on a conference call Friday the government did not act in accordance with proper legislative procedure when it rescinded a program that deferred deportation for undocumented individuals brought to the United States as children. The University, represented by Covington & Burling LLP attorneys, has been engaged in a […]
Other unions representing UC workers plan to join AFSCME in solidarity strike
Unions representing medical employees in the University of California plan to hold a strike in solidarity with the UC’s largest union this week. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service workers such as custodians and food service workers, is holding a strike from Monday to Wednesday because the […]