On Saturday, 17 April, the Sacramento Bee published an Op Ed piece by a UC Santa Barbara freshman who essentially accused UC faculty of being greedy hypocrites. Among other things, Mr. Schneider wrote that: “Though the path to full…
Chris Newfield is a Professor at UCSB. He is a former Chair of the UC systemwide Planning and Budget Committee and he has been active in the Council of UC FA’s. He is very knowledgeable about the University. I have…
If you missed Monday’s Post-Employment Benefits Forum, you can view the Powerpoint presentation, and also watch a webcast of the session. Details from Sue Barnes: Dear Colleague, *Click here for the Powerpoint presentation <http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/benefits/2rs/pebpp-419>.* Links to a video recording of…
Deadline extended to Monday, April 19, 2010 Please join us on Monday evening, April 26, 2010 for the 3rd Annual Charles P. Nash Prize celebration dinner to recognize the achievements of this year’s recipient, Ian Kennedy. The Charles P. Nash…
All Out to the 2nd Statewide Mobilization Conference Against Privatization of Public Education When? April 24th. Where? Los Angeles, Santee Education Complex, 1921 South Maple Avenue. The future of public education in this state – particularly for the working class…
The Systemwide Academic Senate committee on Planning and Budget has released a report that essentially continues the narrative begun in their earlier “Futures” (“released in 2006) and “Cuts” (released in 2008) reports. CUCFA officers participated in the creation of these…
Here is another quick read to help orient faculty to the current fiscal situation faced by UC faculty and faculty nationwide. This one is from the American Association of University Professors:
The DFA received the following reply in response to the open letter the DFA board mailed last week (the open letter is available online at ): Dear Colleagues: In response to your letter to the Chancellor, we want to thank…
UCSB Faculty Association member Chris Newfield has an article on his blog today that clarifies recent information and debate about the state of UC’s pension fund, including a recent report produced by Stanford graduate students at the request of Governor…
The DFA sent the following letter to the UCD Chancellor and Deans today: —————————————– April 6, 2010 Chancellor Linda P. B. Katehi UC Davis, 1 Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616 Dear Chancellor Katehi, The principle of shared governance has been…
