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Campus, Learning 2022

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

UC Berkeley lecturers face hardship without tenure

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Campus lecturers face difficulties balancing teaching obligations with research, which is considered in tenure decisions.

Although Fang Xu, a long-time lecturer and researcher in the Interdisciplinary Studies Field at UC Berkeley, possesses extensive academic achievements and credentials, she is unable to spearhead her own research projects.
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Friday, March 4, 2022
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From technology to teaching: How lecturer Kenneth Worthy found fulfillment

For more than a decade, Kenneth Worthy worked as a software developer. Looking for something more meaningful, however, he turned to environmental science.
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UC

Friday, March 4, 2022
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‘Is it still worth it?’: Cecilia Lucas grapples with reality of lectureship

Transforming that which needs to be transformed is a goal that Cecilia Lucas strives toward in everything she does, including her UC Berkeley lectureship.
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Friday, March 4, 2022
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‘Lecturers live precarious lives’: Why it’s worth it to David Walter

As of Dec. 31, Walter will have spent six years of his life as a UC Berkeley lecturer, yet every semester could be his last.
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Sunday, February 27, 2022
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UC Berkeley lecturers share their stories of trial, tribulation and triumph

While the difference between a professor and a lecturer may just be their title, that title determines their salary, job stability and livelihood.
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Saturday, February 26, 2022
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‘Labor of love’: Crystal Chang on the journey to continuing lectureship

Becoming a continuing lecturer means Crystal Chang has somewhat greater job security; however, the journey is no easy feat.
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Year in Review 2021

Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Recalling important UC Berkeley events throughout 2021

If you’re anything like me, you might have forgotten some things that have happened throughout the months. Here are some of the biggest stories to hit the UC Berkeley campus this year.
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Basic Needs 2021, Op-Eds

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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When we fight together, we win

The threat of deportation is what kept many members of my community silent — unable to advocate for their basic needs of safety, fair wages and a retirement plan.
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Friday, November 19, 2021

UC Board of Regents discusses standardized testing, artificial intelligence in admissions

The UC Board of Regents received public criticism on the lack of student voices in their voting process and discussed standardized testing and artificial intelligence during their final day of meetings Thursday.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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UC regents approve 2022-23 budget, discuss diversity initiatives

The UC Board of Regents heard public comment, discussed diversity initiatives and approved capital projects and their budget for 2022-2023 at their meeting Wednesday. 
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