July 27, 2010
by ssmith
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In the past week, the Sacramento Bee published two pieces about the UC online education pilot program. (1) “UC professors raise doubts about online degree plan”; and (2) Editorial: “Online education? Beware of glitches” (1) UC professors raise doubts about … Continue reading
July 26, 2010
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As the University of California tries to absorb massive cuts in state funding, a recent UC report shows that without addressing the many financial challenges graduate students face, the academic quality of the entire UC system could slowly erode.
The report, as well as a recent survey of UC Berkeley graduate students, found many concerns about graduate students’ level of compensation, working conditions, child services and affordable housing.
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July 25, 2010
by Admin 2
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A trenchant analysis of the economic and political woes of the state – truly, the outlook is bleak. Continue reading
July 21, 2010
by ssmith
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In discussing the fiscal problems of the University of California with the Chronicle of Higher Education, President Mark Yudof argued that driving the budgetary problems for the university is the high cost of instructional salaries. According to this common argument, many costs of universities can be reduced, but the high salaries of tenured faculty cannot be lowered, and so the only solution is to find a less expensive way of delivering courses. Continue reading
July 19, 2010
by ssmith
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The following call to action was recently issued by the California organizing committee formed at the Second Conference Against Privatization in Los Angeles last April. October 7th Day of Action and October 23-24th Mobilizing Conference In Defense of Public Education … Continue reading
July 19, 2010
by ssmith
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A handful of administrators at the University of California are spearheading an effort to create an ambitious online educational program for undergraduates. The idea is that UC could become the first top-tier American university to offer a bachelor’s degree over the Internet. It’s a thought-provoking, fascinating and innovative concept. It’s also a highly risky experiment. Continue reading