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Campus faculty members have a lot of freedom in deciding what to research, but there are mechanisms in place to promote quality science.
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A first generation college student, Doyle came to UC Berkeley in 1983 as an assistant professor in the campus department of Material Science and Mineral Engineering. She was the College of Engineering’s third female faculty member and has been the Donald H. McLaughlin Professor of Mineral Engineering since 1998.
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As the semester comes to an end, students are asked to complete course evaluations, the results of which can impact on an instructor’s career advancement and pay, according to Ben Hermalin, vice provost for the faculty.
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Michael Botchan has recently been appointed as permanent dean of the Division of Biological Sciences in the College of Letters and Sciences, according to a campus press release.
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In response to concerns about packed waitlists in the electrical engineering and computer sciences department, the administration has said funding for instructional support — which has been incrementally boosted over the past several years — is not to blame.
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Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Claude Steele recused himself from the selection process for an interim dean of UC Berkeley School of Law on Tuesday amid mounting pressure from campus student groups.
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Despite absorbing 750 additional in-state students this fall, campus administrators have no concrete plans to expand teaching faculty or campus infrastructure, including health resources, custodial services and dining halls.
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Amid continuing financial challenges, the campus announced comprehensive cost-cutting measures Wednesday morning, with plans to reimagine administrative systems, investments and discretionary expenses.
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The discovery that the university is monitoring UC Berkeley network traffic has sparked outrage among faculty members who see such undisclosed surveillance as a significant threat to privacy.
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A small fire in the Warren Hall data center Friday night led to the temporary shutdown of all main campus information services, including CalNet, bCourses, and the primary campus website.
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