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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
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
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
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
Posted in 2011 UC Protests, protest and collective action, strikes
Tagged occupy uc davis, UC Davis, ucsd public education coalition
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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
Posted in 2011 UC Protests, UC Regents, university governance
Tagged Christopher Edley Jr., President Yudof, UC General Counsel Charles Robinson, UC Office of the President, william bradley
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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
Posted in faculty participation in governance, UC Regents
Tagged UC Davis, uc los angeles, uc merced, UC Regents Meeting, uc san francisco
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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
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
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
Posted in 2011 UC Protests, CUCFA, petitions, protest and collective action
Tagged online petition, police aggression, police brutality, progressive change campaign committee
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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
Posted in diversity, faculty compensation, opinion of faculty members, student tuition, UC budget cuts
Tagged external funding, faculty benefits, faculty diversity, faculty retention, faculty salaries, long distance learning, membership survey, state funding, student diversity, student tuition
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