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University of California (UC)
July 9, 2020
UC San Diego uncertain if robust testing plan will be enough to welcome students back to campus
UCSD has one of the nation’s most detailed reopening plans, but with virus cases rising, administrators are unsure it will be enough.
Michael Burke
July 7, 2020
Michael Drake, former UC Irvine chancellor, named University of California president
Drake will step into the role during an unstable period, with the coronavirus having upended the UC system.
Michael Burke
June 26, 2020
Napolitano says farewell to UC, advocates for affirmative action and Covid-19 research
UC’s first female president helped expand enrollment and successfully pushed to end testing as admissions requirement.
Larry Gordon
June 24, 2020
State Senate action allows California voters to decide on affirmative action
Strong campaigns ahead for and against the measure to revoke Proposition 209 after 24 years. It will be on the same Nov. 3 ballot as the presidential election.
Larry Gordon
June 22, 2020
California universities prepare for possible return of affirmative action in admissions
If voters repeal the state ban on affirmative action in college admissions, some expect only moderate change among racial groups at UC and CSU while others predict significant shifts to match California's overall population.
Larry Gordon
June 18, 2020
University of California campuses plan to offer most classes online this fall
All nine University of California campuses have announced plans for instruction this fall.
Michael Burke
June 16, 2020
Endangered: large university lecture hall classes
Very large classes are less common than often thought. Technology and new in-the-round designs will alter teaching experience.
Larry Gordon
June 15, 2020
In historic reversal, University of California regents endorse push to end ban on affirmative action
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 would repeal Proposition 209 and restore race and gender as considerations for admissions.
Ashley A. Smith
May 21, 2020
In historic action, UC moves to drop SAT/ACT and develop a replacement exam for admissions
Ending the SAT/ACT as a requirement for freshman admission at UC will likely get attention nationally. Supporters of the move expect it will result in more ethnic and income diversity on campuses. Critics fear it will backfire.
Larry Gordon
May 20, 2020
UC may allow partial campus reopenings in the fall
Decisions would be made in the months ahead. If they reopen, campuses would at first require face coverings, limit class sizes, ban audiences at sports events.
Larry Gordon
May 15, 2020
Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to higher education force difficult choices ahead
UC, CSU and community colleges face significant declines in state funding, prompting fears of tuition hikes and program cuts. Federal funds might ease the pain.
Michael Burke And Larry Gordon
May 13, 2020
The end of college teaching as we know it (if all goes well)
Instead of baleful predictions, let's focus on the changes that should come about.
Jody Greene
May 11, 2020
UC president wants SAT/ACT mandate suspended through 2024 and new exam created
UC's Napolitano plan conflicts in part with faculty position and could be very influential nationally. UC regents are to vote on the issue next week.
Larry Gordon
May 8, 2020
Fewer international students expected to return to colleges in California and nation, hurting finances
Problems with visas, money and travel may block international students’ return. Colleges fear the lost revenue will reduce academic programs and staffing.