Long waits, a limited number of visits and a low staff-to-student ratio contributed to the low score the University of California Student Association awarded UCLA on Sunday in its evaluation of the school’s student mental health services. The survey gave UCLA a C+ in its evaluation, which addressed the accessibility, diversity of staff and outreach […]
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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 […]
UCSA proposes automatic online voter registration for students
Students may be able to register online to vote when they enroll for classes, if state legislators approve a program a student lobbying organization announced earlier this month. The University of California Student Association, or UCSA, announced the Automatic Student Voter Registration Proposal at its board meeting Feb. 6. The initiative will automatically register eligible […]
UC Assembly of the Academic Senate condemns retirement proposal
The University of California Assembly of the Academic Senate unanimously passed a resolution during Wednesday’s meeting condemning a proposal that would reduce retirement benefits. If enacted, the proposal will allow UC employees hired after after July 1, 2016 to choose between a hybrid defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The new hybrid defined […]
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 […]
UCLA allows professor in ongoing Title IX lawsuit to resume teaching
A UCLA history professor involved in an ongoing Title IX lawsuit reached an agreement with UCLA that will allow him to return to teach. Gabriel Piterberg was suspended last spring quarter without pay and resigned from his position as director of the Center for Near Eastern Studies last May, after two graduate students filed sexual […]
UC funds $1.32M grant for health, poverty research centers
University of California campuses received $1.32 million Monday to bring together centers that aim to facilitate health and poverty research. The UC Office of the President funded the Blum Federation. The centers’ organizers will collaborate to teach and research global poverty, economic and social justice issues, according to a UCOP press release. UCLA’s center focuses […]