Q&A: UCLA Title IX officer talks new model to investigate sexual assault reports

On Jan. 1, the University of California implemented a new systemwide procedure that requires Title IX offices, rather than dean of students offices, to investigate reports of sexual assault. UC President Janet Napolitano’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault suggested changes to existing procedures, which contributed to the new […]

Student leaders recommend changes to Statement of Principles Against Intolerance

A group of student leaders released a list of recommendations Friday that call on the University of California Board of Regents to promise more cultural and supportive services for marginalized groups as a modification to the UC‘s Statement of Principles Against Intolerance. The UC Council of Student Body Presidents, Student Regent Avi Oved and Student […]

Gov. Brown’s budget proposal raises state funding to UC by 4.7 percent

The University of California will receive $356 million more in state funding, according to Gov. Jerry Brown’s $170 billion budget proposal announced Thursday. This year’s proposal allocated 4.7 percent more funding to the UC than last year’s budget. The UC will receive a total of $3.41 billion in state funding if the proposal is approved. […]

SFAC advises chancellor on fee allocation, focuses on mental health

A little-known committee comprising 12 UCLA students and faculty members presents Chancellor Gene Block with recommendations on how to allocate about $2 million in student fees. What is SFAC? The Student Fee Advisory Committee, also known as SFAC, is a student majority committee that recommends how some funds from the Student Services Fee should be […]

UC Regents to vote on proposal to add student position to board

University of California students may have more influence on the Board of Regents if a proposal to add another student position passes at the board’s January meeting. The student adviser to the regents would serve as an advisory member on three Board of Regents committees, prioritizing committees on which the student regent or student regent-designate […]

UC to launch a $250 million fund to promote innovation

The University of California will launch a $250 million fund for innovation in the UC system, officials announced Tuesday. The fund aims to connect UC campuses to outside businesses and the rest of California, said a UC spokesperson. It provides resources to enhance entrepreneurship on UC campuses and help fledgling companies coming out of the […]

UC divests from private prisons in response to student protest

The University of California sold about $25 million of its indirect holdings in private prison companies after several student groups across the UC campaigned against the investments. The UC decided to sell the holdings on Dec. 1 after meeting with a group of students from the Afrikan Black Coalition because it concluded these holdings were […]