Alarming Changes to UC Regent’s Governance Structure
Today the Regents voted on sweeping changes to the way the University of California is governed. The following articles describe some of the significance and context of this vote.
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Statement in support of students occupying Mrak
We write to express our support and appreciation for the actions being taken by the UC Davis students who are currently occupying the 5th floor of Mrak Hall. These students are taking a firm stand in defending their belief that…
We Support the UC Academic Senate Resolution Rejecting the “2016 Tier Pension Plan”
On February 10, 2016, the Assembly of the Academic Senate of the University of California adopted the following resolution and sent it to UC President Janet Napolitano: The Assembly rejects the imposition of the PEPRA cap on the University of…
Chris Newfield’s talk on Feb 8 at 3 pm at Student Community Center
The Provost’s Forums on the Public University and the Social Good Monday, February 8, 2016 The Great Mistake: How Private-Sector Models Damage Public Universities and How They Can Recover Christopher Newfield Professor of Literature and American Studies – University of…
Petition opposing changes to the UC retirement plan
The Davis Faculty Association, via the Council of UC Faculty Associations, is a member of the UC Union Coalition. A Union Coalition petition in opposition to detrimental changes to UC pension benefits is available here: Please read it and…
CUCFA’s Letter to the Working Group to Develop New Principles Regarding Intolerance
October 23, 2015 UC Regents’ Working Group to Develop New UC Principles Regarding Intolerance: Regent Eddie Island (chair) Regent Norm Pattiz Regent John A. Pérez Regent Bruce Varner Student Regent Avi Oved Chancellor Linda Katehi Academic Council Chair Dan Hare…