We write to inform you that at UCOP’s request, the Academic Planning Council (APC) has convened a joint Senate-Administration workgroup focused on the possibility of a common systemwide calendar. You can see its charge, composition, and plans here. The workgroup aims to issue its report in Spring 2025. While the charge refers to a “common” […]
Category: CUCFA
CUCFA Letter on Academic Freedom
Dear Colleagues, The San Diego Faculty Association (SDFA) fully supports the statement from the UC-wide Council of Faculty Associations (CUCFA) linked here, about the urgency of defending academic freedom and the free speech rights of instructional faculty and students to express support for the Palestinian people and/or criticize the actions of the Israeli government. We […]
Request for delay of start of quarter
Campuses across the country are moving to remote teaching. Dozens of campuses are postponing the start of spring quarter to give faculty, students and staff time to make that move. The Council of UC Faculty Associations has asked President Napolitano and the Chancellors for that same flexibility: March 16, 2020 TO: President Janet Napolitano […]
Higher Education a Low Priority in the Governor’s Budget
Governor Gavin Newson presented his 2020-21 state budget proposal last Friday. The full budget summary is here. The detailed budget is also online, and the UC portion can be found here. UC Board of Regents Chair John Pérez and UC President Janet Napolitano quickly put out a statement thanking the Governor, concluding: “UC appreciates the […]
A proposal for paid family leave to all who work at UC
The Council of UC Faculty Associations’ board has just signed on to a proposal to provide paid family leave to all who work at the University of California. Most working residents of California have access to financial support for pregnancy, bonding with a new child, and caring for a sick family member. The governor is […]