Letters to the Editor Sep 2, 2009
The closure or sale of the University of California system. The fiddling by the Republicans while California crumbles and burns must be stopped. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Assembly Delays Vote On Prison Plan Aug 23, 2009
"This is an opportunity to do better and to begin to change the embarrassing fact that we spend more money on prisons than we do the University of California system," said Steinberg, a Democrat from Sacramento. The bill being considered Thursday was a holdover from the budget-balancing deal lawmakers and Schwarzenegger struck a month ago. (KCRA 3, CA)
Calif. Senate OKs Releasing 27,000 Inmates Early Aug 22, 2009
"This is an opportunity to do better and to begin to change the embarrassing fact that we spend more money on prisons than we do the University of California system.". The measure passed the Senate on a 21-19 vote after a 3 1/2 hour debate. (Newsmax)
Calif. Senate OKs early inmate release Aug 21, 2009
"This is an opportunity to do better and to begin to change the embarrassing fact that we spend more money on prisons than we do the University of California system," said Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, a Democrat from Sacramento. If also approved by the Assembly, the governor's proposal would release or divert from state prisons 27,000 inmates in the current fiscal year and another 10,000 in the fiscal year that begins next July. (MSNBC -- Crime)
California Debates Early Inmates' Release Aug 21, 2009
"This is an opportunity to do better and to begin to change the embarrassing fact that we spend more money on prisons than we do the University of California system," said Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, a Democrat from Sacramento. The bill being considered Thursday was a holdover from the budget-balancing deal lawmakers and Schwarzenegger struck a month ago. (Time.com)
Excited about UC Merced Aug 18, 2009
UC Merced extended the deadline because prospective students may have been confused by the effect that state budget discussions would have on the University of California system, said Kevin Browne, UC Merced's assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management. Setting it straight. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Online education comes into its own Aug 3, 2009
Boston University offers a master's in music education and the University of California system just announced its first online master's program in criminology, law and society. In the wake of a budget crisis that has forced the UC system to reduce enrollment, Christopher Edley, dean of UC Berkeley's Boalt Law School, wrote an editorial in the Los Angeles Times, calling for a "UC cyber campus" that would extend its first-class education to tens of thousands of additional students. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UC Merced extends spring 2010 signups Jul 30, 2009
UC Merced extended the deadline because prospective students may have been confused by the effect that state budget discussions would have on the University of California system, said Kevin Browne, UC Merced's assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management. UC Merced enrolls 80 to 125 new students each spring. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gauchos Take Big Steps In Corporate Sponsorship Jul 24, 2009
The Gauchos become the first Big West Conference member and third athletics department in the University of California system to partner with a national sports marketing firm joining Cal and UCLA. Three schools in the California State University system - San Jose State, San Diego State and Fresno State - have partnerships as well. NSM's complete partner list includes the Colonial Athletic Association and its 12-member institutions, the Horizon League, the Pac-10 Conference, the Patriot League,... (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Lamborghinis go faster in China Jul 23, 2009
And they're not alone: Student fees are also rising quickly in the University of California system, and at community colleges. Even within the systems, the sharks are beginning to feed on each other. (Salon)
Mary O. Furner: Until state's fixed, UC system's in jeopardy Jul 15, 2009
California residents are still largely unaware of the devastation being wreaked upon higher education in their state by mammoth cuts to the budgets of the 10 campuses of the University of California system. Once lauded as the best public university system in the world, providing world-class undergraduate and graduate training to the state's best students at a reasonable cost, the UC system is now turning away highly qualified undergraduate students, and its graduate and professional programs are... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
UC Cuts May Endanger High-Tech Industry Jul 9, 2009
The University of California system has provided more than 100,000 new jobs in the high tech and aeronautic fields, while at the same time making achievements in medical and physical research. "The University has a tradition, and you don't build up brilliant research groups and reputation for research overnight," said Sandra Faber, the department chair for astronomy at UC Santa Cruz. (KSBW 8, CA)
New UC Davis chancellor Katehi faces a conundrum Jul 8, 2009
The president of the , which represents 17,000 workers at the University of California system, has publicly said Katehi is unfit to serve. Regardless of whether Katehi participated in admitting underqualified students to the , where she is provost, or whether she was just unaware, she is unfit to be UC Davis chancellor, Local 3299 president Lakesha Harrison wrote in a commentary last week. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Economy sending students back home to college Jun 26, 2009
3% increase; and the University of California system saw an 11% increase in transfers of in-state students. Graduating high schoolers are determined to avoid having to transfer due to money. (USA Today -- News)
Economy sends college students home Jun 26, 2009
3 percent increase; and the University of California system saw an 11 percent increase in transfers of in-state students. Click for related content. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Regents to decide Wednesday on University of Hawaii president Jun 6, 2009
Meanwhile, M.R.C. Greenwood, who resigned as provost of the University of California system in 2005 amid an ethics investigation, confirmed yesterday that she's been in contact with Landon and they've discussed "general terms" of employment. "I would absolutely not categorize any conversation that I've had as an offer," Greenwood said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
UH regents plan to decide next week on search for new university president Jun 5, 2009
M.R.C. Greenwood, a former provost of the University of California system whose administrative career ended amid an ethics investigation, is the sole candidate after the other finalist withdrew his name from consideration. A third finalist, whose name was never released, withdrew last month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
One UH presidential finalist left after another pulls out Jun 4, 2009
A six-page supplement in the report also explained the committee's vetting of ethical concerns about Greenwood's participation in the approval of the hiring and compensation of a friend and co-owner of an investment property while she was senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of California system in 2004 ... Robert Jones, one of two finalists for the position, withdrew his name from consideration, leaving only M.R.C. Greenwood, a former vice chancellor at the University of... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Greenwood now only candidate for University of Hawaii president Jun 4, 2009
M.R.C. Greenwood, a former provost of the University of California system whose administrative career ended amid an ethics investigation, will probably become the University of Hawai'i's next president. Greenwood was one of two finalists until yesterday when the other, Robert Jones, withdrew his name. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Finalist for UH president pulls out of race Jun 3, 2009
The late and abrupt departure of Robert J. Jones leaves only M.R.C. Greenwood, a longtime leader in the University of California system, in the running. It also pressures the regents to select her or to consider bringing in another candidate to succeed David McClain, whose term ends July 31. (Fresno Bee -- State)
California Dreamin' Jun 1, 2009
Nonetheless, Starr fairly discusses racial preferences in the University of California system, although he does say that the passage of Proposition 209 sent a message that blacks would not be welcomed at UC ; Proposition 209 suggested no such thing. It merely prohibited admission criteria based on race. (The American Conservative)
My View: University of California can't afford to compete with private industry May 27, 2009
Linda Katehi, a University of Illinois provost who was hired this month to lead our local UC Davis, comes on board at a time when staff salaries throughout the entire University of California system are frozen ... That's in addition to the even bigger package we paid out to the president of the entire University of California system, who collected $434,000 in compensation last year. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Schools may offer elite program May 27, 2009
Students who complete an IB diploma in high school can often receive up to a full year of college credit at several university systems across the country, including the University of California system, Sosa said. Like its sister school, Niu Valley has typically scored well on the state's standardized test. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Public process offers key chance for input May 16, 2009
M.R.C. Greenwood, who reached a career zenith as provost of the University of California system. She drew criticism and an inquiry into charges of favoritism in hiring practices and an ethics investigation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Open forum: Journalism students lead way May 16, 2009
As the only school of journalism in the University of California system, we feel an especially compelling duty to serve the public interest at a time of crisis in local journalism around the state. We are starting collaborations with the Haas School of Business and School of Information to further innovations in this field. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
As commencement costs climb, UC Merced seeks funds May 4, 2009
Security, which likely will be handled by officers from within the University of California system, is pro- jected to be $90,000. Metal detectors, if needed, could cost up to $5,000. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Body of science May 4, 2009
--- A 2008 report on crime at U.S. colleges listed the University of California, Davis, as having the fifth-worst rate in the country, and among the University of California system, Davis rate of sexual assaults was higher than the other schools rates, combined. Nevertheless, in February, according to Sacramento s KTXL-TV, the school s Student Judicial Affairs organization boasted of the record, claiming that it demonstrates the openness of the campus, in that students feel comfortable enough to... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Finalists vie to be University of Hawaii president May 1, 2009
They are: M.R.C. Greenwood, who was a longtime leader in the University of California system, and Robert J. Jones, who serves as a senior academic and chief operating officer for the University of Minnesota system. A third finalist, who was not named, is also being considered, but has not yet scheduled a visit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Editorial: UC's case for executive pay Apr 30, 2009
Consider the 2008 annual report on executive compensation for the University of California system. It's prefaced with explanatory statements such as. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
New UC admissions policy angers Asians Apr 28, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO - A new admissions policy set to take effect at the University of California system in three years is raising fears among Asian-Americans that it will reduce their numbers on campus, where they account for a remarkable 40 percent of all undergraduates. University officials say the new standards the biggest change in UC admissions since 1960 are intended to widen the pool of high school applicants and make the process more fair. (MSNBC -- Race)
UGA researchers provide income, ideas Apr 5, 2009
Figures from the Association of University Technology Managers for fiscal year 2007 show UGA third - behind the University of California System and the University of Washington/Washington Research Foundation - in the overall number of licenses and agreements associated with its research products, said Sohail Malik, director of UGA's Technology and Commercialization Office. Malik points out that the University of California System includes several universities, whereas UGA represents one... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Perspective needed on UC salaries Mar 26, 2009
Mark G. Yudof is president of the University of California system. This article appeared on page A - 13 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
State set to spring funds for work projects Mar 20, 2009
1 billion in so-called lease-revenue bonds for the University of California system and the state Department of Water Resources, Dresslar said. An unusual step. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jerry Brown Reverses Course on Gay Marriage Mar 6, 2009
Amar, who has taught at all four law schools in the University of California system, says America has always struggled with the seemingly conflicting ideas about the sanctity of basic rights like those in the Bill of Rights and ability of the majority to take them away. "It strikes us as strange the notion that minorities should have to depend on a majority to confer something we think of as a right," Amar says. (Time.com)
UC Berkeley Extension, UC Merced Partner to Offer Continuing Education Courses in San Joaquin Valley Feb 26, 2009
UC Berkeley Extension, the first extension program in the University of California system, has been delivering professional and continuing education to the broader community since 1891 ... UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the 10th campus in the University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century. (PR Newswire)
Paying for College Feb 14, 2009
Take the University of California system, whose $6. 4 billion endowment was the 12th biggest in the nation last year. (Time.com)
Lemoore Middle College High School taking wing Feb 11, 2009
To earn a diploma from the high school, students must also complete all of the courses required for entrance to the University of California system -- a more stringent requirement than that at traditional public high schools. "Oftentimes the high school students have the highest grades in the college classes," Rosa said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
