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State Senate should reject Governor’s unconstitutionally nominated Regents

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Assistant

You have, no doubt, seen the near constant barrage of news stories critical of the way UC has been managed — the latest being articles about the state legislature withholding funding from UC in the recently passed state budget because … Continue reading →

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CFHE statement on the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Assistant

The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education is trying to prevent the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.  The IFA supports this campaign and encourages colleagues to call our senators (phone numbers below). As well, please forward … Continue reading →

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The $48 fix: Reclaiming California’s Master Plan for Higher Education

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Assistant

On Thursday, January 26, the UC Regents will consider and likely approve their budget for the University for 2017-2018. It and the Governor’s budget, to which it is closely tied, perpetuate decades of failed privatization and persistent under funding of … Continue reading →

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UCI hires ex-USC dean as provost over group’s objections … Orange county Register 5/21/2013

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Assistant

UCI hires ex-USC dean as provost over group’s objections

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