Monthly Archives: November 2011

UC Berkeley Academic Senate Votes to “Condemn” Chancellor Robert Birgeneau

On November 28th, the UC Berkeley Academic Senate, meeting after a string of clashes between nonviolent protestors and campus police, adopted a resolution to condemn UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau for his handling of the situation, and called for a … Continue reading

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CUCFA Cites Conflicts of Interest, Concerns over Hiring of Kroll Security Group and William Bratton to Investigate UC Police Violence

On November 27th, The Council of UC Faculty Associations (CUCFA) sent the following letter to President Yudof in response to his decision to hire the Kroll Security Group, and its Chairman William Bratton, to conduct an investigation of police violence … Continue reading

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SDFA Supports ReFund California

ReFund California, a growing state-wide coalition of students, teachers, homeowners, workers, community members and faith leaders, is committed to ensuring that the 1% pay their fair share for providing public education. The SDFA Board has pledged $100 to support the … Continue reading

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Occupy UC Davis Calls for a General UC Strike Nov. 28th

Occupy UC Davis General Assembly on Nov 21st, with an estimated 5000 participants, has called for a UC-wide “general strike” on Monday, November 28th, to coincide with the multi-campus UC Regents meeting.  While the strike action has been officially ratified … Continue reading

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Yudof Calls for Investigation into Police Brutality, Names Key Advisors

      Over the past week, statements have been released by the UC Office of the President and the UCSD Office of the Chancellor, condemning police action and upholding commitments to free speech and peaceful assembly on UC campuses. … Continue reading

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UC Regents Meeting Nov 28th – Public Comment Period from 9-10am

The postponed UC Regents meeting will be held via teleconference at four campuses on Monday, Nov 28th at the following venues: UCSF–Mission Bay: Community Center, 1675 Owens Street UCD: Activities and Recreation Center Ballroom UCLA: James West Alumni Center UCM: … Continue reading

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Town Hall Meeting with Chancellor Search Advisory Committee, December 2nd

The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee has announced an “open house” meeting on Friday, December 2nd from 12-2pm in the Forum, 4th floor of the Price Center Multi-Purpose Room, Student Services Center. The purpose of the open house is to discuss the … Continue reading

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UC Davis Physicists Speak Out For Students, Against Chancellor Katehi

As further evidence that the deteriorating conditions at UC campuses affect all members of the faculty, the UC Davis Department of Physics released a statement on November 22nd, issuing an apology to students on behalf of the faculty, and calling … Continue reading

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CUCFA Petition in Response to Police Action

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has circulated a petition based on the recent Council of UC Faculty Associations (CUCFA) statement over recent police actions on campus. If you’d like to add your name to this petition, please go to this page. This … Continue reading

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Results from the 2011 SDFA Faculty Survey

In September 2011, the SDFA conducted an attitudinal survey of its membership over several issues relevant to the UCSD faculty. The survey was emailed to 108 members and 55 replied, yielding a response rate of 51%.  To protect the anonymity … Continue reading

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