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UC regents table proposal to link coaches' bonuses to athletes' grades
After spirited debate over how to improve student athletes' classroom performance, the University of California regents on Thursday blocked a proposed new policy that would have linked coaches' compensation to their teams' grades and graduation rates. Several regents, including Gov. Jerry Brown, said they thought the plan's academic standards were too low and would have little impact because all but one of the more than 120 UC varsity teams already meet them. Other regents said they were worried that UC would lose important athletes to other schools if the requirements were set too high and that some low-income and minority students could lose an avenue to...
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UC regents table proposal to link coaches' bonuses to athletes' grades
After spirited debate over how to improve student athletes' classroom performance, the University of California regents on Thursday blocked a proposed new policy that would have linked coaches' compensation to their teams' grades and graduation rates.
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UC coaches' financial bonuses may be tied to athletes' grades
Coaches are among the most highly-paid employees in the University of California system, with hefty bonuses if their teams have good seasons and win championships.
On Wednesday, UC officials debated how to add another factor to coaches' compensation —...
UC regents delay move to link coaches' bonuses to athletes' grades
After spirited debate over how to improve student athletes’ performance in the classroom, the University of California regents on Thursday blocked a proposed new policy that would have linked coaches’ compensation to their teams’ grades and graduation...
UC president, Gov. Brown to jointly review university finances
Gov. Jerry Brown and UC President Janet Napolitano, who have butted heads over proposed tuition increases, are expected to team up next week as a rare two-person committee to review the 10-campus system's spending patterns, graduation rates and pension...
UC and Cal State hope for more funding than Brown offers
After Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal was announced Friday, reaction from California’s public universities showed that much lobbying and political maneuvering is ahead to establish higher education spending levels for next year.
UC...
Key budget spending categories
Here is a look at four spending categories in Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed $164.7-billion budget.
EDUCATION
The governor proposes increased funding for K-12 schools, community colleges and public universities by tapping temporary tax revenue from...
Many want more money; UC should get in line
First of all, Californians think that raising university tuition again is a really bad idea. A non-starter.
Second, although the University of California is crying for more state money, it needs to get in line. Join the crowd of folks with their hands...
UC proposes steady tuition hikes
For the first time in four years, UC leaders are proposing tuition hikes — as much as 5% in each of the next five years — to help cover rising costs and to expand the enrollment of California students.
For undergraduates who are California residents,...
UC seeking 5% tuition increases in each of next five years
For the first time in four years, UC leaders are proposing tuition increases — as much as 5% in each of the next five years — to help cover rising costs and to expand the enrollment of California students.
For undergraduates who are California residents,...
UC goes on offensive to sell tuition increase as opposition builds
University of California administrators went on an offensive Thursday to sell their proposal to raise tuition by as much as 5% in each of the next five years but faced opposition from Gov. Jerry Brown, legislative leaders and student activists.
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UC tuition hike earns a failing grade
It's just common sense: If you're trying to grab more money from university students and their parents, you should not be dramatically raising the pay of top brass.
That's just dumb PR, losing politics and really bad policy.
Don't ask the kids and their...
UCLA students march against proposed UC tuition hike
Chanting “UC, UC, can’t you see? We don’t want your tuition fee,” more than 100 UCLA students marched through campus Tuesday as part of a University of California-wide student rally opposing a proposed tuition hike.
The proposal, to be voted on by the UC...
As UC regents debate tuition hike, Brown may hold sway
The UC regents begin deliberations next week on a proposal to raise tuition by as much as 5% over each of the next five years. And although each member ostensibly has an equal vote, one may well have the strongest sway on public opinion and UC finances:...
Gov. Brown's forced austerity for UC hurts students
To the editor: Thank you for George Skelton's article on the conflict between Gov. Jerry Brown and University of California President Janet Napolitano over funding the UC system. Skelton hits the right note when he argues that both are holding students...
Kevin de León becomes state Senate leader in $50,000 event
In an elaborate event at Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring mariachis, a Korean drum circle and a student color guard, Democrat Kevin de León was sworn in Wednesday as leader of the state Senate — the first Latino to hold the post since 1883.
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UC president will examine enrollment levels of non-California students
As she marks her first anniversary as UC system president, Janet Napolitano on Tuesday said she wants to tackle the controversial issue of whether some of the nine undergraduate UC campuses are enrolling too many students from other states and countries....
Eric H. Holder Jr., U.S. attorney general, is stepping down
Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr., the first African American to fill the nation's top law enforcement post, announced Thursday he was stepping down, ending a nearly six-year tenure as one of the Obama administration's most progressive voices and polarizing...
Who will replace Holder, and can Obama get a nominee confirmed?
Confirming a new attorney general to replace Eric H. Holder Jr. is certain to prompt a heated political debate during a robust post-election lame-duck session of Congress – one made especially more divisive if Democrats lose the Senate’s majority.
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Interim UC Irvine chancellor nominated for permanent post
Howard Gillman, a political scientist who has been interim chancellor of UC Irvine since July, is being nominated to become the permanent head of the massive Orange County campus.
Gillman became temporary chancellor of the 29,000-student school after...
UC Irvine interim chancellor Gillman is offered the job permanently
Howard Gillman, a political scientist who has been interim chancellor of UC Irvine since July, is being nominated to become the permanent head of the Orange County campus as it starts its second half-century.
Gillman became temporary chancellor of the...
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