University of California workers to take furloughs
The University of California's governing board has approved an emergency budget plan that will force tens of thousands of UC employees to take furloughs and pay cuts. The UC Board of Regents voted Thursday to furlough up to 80 percent of the university's 180,000 workers to help address a $813 million budget shortfall caused by a deep cut in state funding. Ref. SignOnSanDiego.com
Proposal to shutter some UCs hits nerve
SACRAMENTO - As it confronts an unprecedented financial crisis, the University of California is crackling with debate over some provocative proposals - such as closing one or more campuses - outlined in a letter signed by 21 UC San Diego department heads. Ref. Source 5
Report Faults UC Davis Administrators Police In Pepper Spray Incident
As they sought to quell a November protest at the University of California-Davis, campus police officers' "decision to use pepper spray was not supported by objective evidence and not authorized by policy," according to a review of the incident released Wednesday.
Source: Education
New activity center at University of California Merced
New activity center at University of California, Merced | Facility increases campus recreation space by 70 percent
Source: American School & University
New Logo At University Of California Causes Uproar
There is uproar over the newly designed logo for the University of California. Students and alumni around the state are up in arms, saying the new logo is ugly and simplistic and does not convey the heritage and prestige of the institution.
Source: Education
Tuition hike tentatively approved in CA.
SAN FRANCISCO A proposed tuition hike has been approved by a committee of the University of California governing board. The committee voted 7-2 Wednesday to approve the plan recommended by UC ... Ref. Source 6