UC: An Investment in California - Take Action Now!
February 6th, 2008 by Albert T. Wong `01
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Loading ...Governor has asked for a 10% budget cut across the board. The UC and CSU system needs your help on telling your government representatives that supporting education is important. Please click on the following link (it’s fast and simple) and fill out the form to send a note to your representatives -> http://www.ucforcalifornia.org/campaign/08budget_campaign
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The governor’s budget reflects the fact that the California and national economies faced considerable headwinds in 2007—a deepening housing slump, a breakdown in mortgage markets, tighter credit, more volatile financial markets, and rising energy prices. Amid such economic turmoil and uncertainty, it is comforting to know that the State funding provided for UC today is an investment in the future. That is because as a public institution, the UC recognizes that public service is at the heart of our mission to the people of California. Indeed, one thing is certain as policy and decision-makers look for a way forward – the return on investment that is the University of California has never been stronger.
Preserving UC’s access is at stake:
-UC has the highest percentage of low-income students versus comparable universities;
-UC receives more freshman applications than any other university in the country;
Research dollars for California are at stake:
-UC ranks as the nation’s top institution in federal research and development expenditures;
-In fact, for every $1 in state-funded research, UC secures $4 more in federal/private research and development.
California’s bottom line is at stake:
-In 2002, UC’s expenditures created between 206,010 and 266,998 additional jobs in the Bay Area, greater Los Angeles, San Diego and Central Valley regional economies where UC campuses are located. Across the entire state, UC expenditures resulted in at least 255,509 new jobs.
While no decisions have been made at UC, a cut of the magnitude proposed could require all of the following (or alternatives that would save equivalent dollars):
-No enrollment growth, affecting up to 5,000 student applicants;
-A student fee increase of 10 percent or higher, up from the 7 percent previously discussed;
-A halt to a multi-year plan to rebuild the competitiveness of faculty salaries;
Take action at http://www.ucforcalifornia.org/campaign/08budget_campaign
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