UC regents approve new retirement plan for university employees
The UC Board of Regents assembled Wednesday at UCSF to discuss a new UC retirement program proposed by UC President Janet Napolitano.
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UC officials defend Claude Steele’s appointment to law school faculty amid controversy
On Friday, Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and UC President Janet Napolitano defended the executive vice chancellor and provost’s appointment to the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty, in light of questions regarding a possible conflict of interest.
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UC Regents to vote on new retirement plan, revised intolerance policy
The UC Board of Regents will convene Wednesday and Thursday to vote on a new retirement plan and a newly revised intolerance policy for the UC system and to discuss updates on mental health resources on UC campuses.
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UC Student Association board talks drafting open letter concerning sex violence task force
The UC Student Association Board of Directors met over the weekend to discuss the drafting of an open letter about concerns with the UC sexual violence task force and review its quarterly meeting with UC President Janet Napolitano.
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UC Office of the President announces measures for LGBT inclusion
The UC Office of the President announced Thursday a series of measures to ensure an inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, faculty and staff across the University of California.
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State senators propose amendment that would increase state legislative control over UC
In response to the UC Board of Regents controversial vote to increase tuition over the next five years, State Senators Ricardo Lara and Anthony Cannella introduced an amendment that would return the control of the UC system to the state legislature.
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Napolitano discusses faculty compensation, tuition during webchat
UC President Janet Napolitano addressed questions and concerns surrounding faculty compensation and benefits, tuition, campus climate and California higher education during her Tuesday webchat with UC faculty panelists that was open to the public.
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Task force calls for UC sustainable investments, rather than divestment
The UC Task Force on Sustainable Investing chose not to recommend the university divest funds from fossil fuel companies, instead advocating a “framework for sustainable investment” which would consider environmental and social factors.
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UC makes largest solar energy purchase by U.S. higher education institution
The University of California announced Monday that it signed two power purchase agreements that, combined, will provide 206,000 megawatt-hours of solar energy per year — the largest solar energy purchase by any higher education institution in the U.S.
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Affirmative consent bill passes through State Senate, awaits Gov. Brown’s approval
With about a month remaining during this legislative session, the California State Senate unanimously passed a bill last week that would require the state’s colleges and universities to adopt an unambiguous affirmative consent standard.
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