The Davis Faculty Association supports the ongoing efforts of students at UC Davis and across the UC system to defend the public mission of our university by protesting ongoing tuition increases. We commend the persistence and the courage of UC students as they continue to voice their concerns in the highest traditions of free speech and civil disobedience. We also affirm the example of our colleagues at UC Berkeley who, in the face of violent police repression, stood in solidarity with UC Berkeley students November 9th. We support the efforts of UC Davis faculty to stand in solidarity with the student movement.
Our economic culture as well as our community culture is rapidly changing. We cannot sustain the status quo. Bravo to the students who are willing to take a stand for what they believe and what they need to insure a secure future. I hope that while they are demonstraing, they are also taking that time to formulate a plan they would like to see implemented. It’s one thing to protest, it’s another to bring forth a better idea. I believe these bright students can do just that and look forward to seeing what they come up with. You are the future: own it!