Campus planning in uncertain times

These are difficult, uncertain times. California is struggling with a serious shortfall in funds to support its services, commitments, and precious resources — including the University of California. Through this uncertainty, Berkeley and its employees are doing the hard, creative work it takes to meet these financial challenges.

Our priorities are clear: maintain the comprehensive excellence of UC Berkeley, assure access and affordability for students, sustain a robust undergraduate curriculum, and make sound choices in a difficult time for our employees.

The latest news on the UC budget

Campus protest decries UC budget moves

NewsCenter | November 18

Hundreds of students, staff and faculty massed on Sproul Plaza Wednesday for a rally denouncing student fee hikes, program cuts, layoffs and other cutbacks across the UC system. The rally, smaller than a similar protest in September, was part of a three-day strike that resulted in some class cancellations or relocations and scattered office closures. It concluded with a march around campus and the departure of two buses full of protesters headed for the UC Regents' meeting at UCLA.

Regents' committee endorses fee increases, budget plan

UCOP | November 18

Faced with a state funding gap of $1.2 billion next year, a UC Regents' committee voted Wednesday to increase student fees and adopt a financial plan that asks the state to fully fund the university's needs. The fee increases and a request for an additional $913 million in state funding are part of a 2010-11 operating budget that will go to the full Board of Regents on Thursday.

Task force foresees changes in post-retirement benefits

NewsCenter | November 16

At a Berkeley town hall meeting, the Presidential Task Force on Post-Employment Benefits tells intensely interested current and retired campus staff that changes are needed to keep UC benefits in the safe zone.

UC president seeks $913 million increase in state funding

UCOP | November 15

Seeking to restore funding cuts that have led to furloughs and fee increases, the University of California will advocate for a $913 million increase in its allocation from the state as part of a budget plan for fiscal year 2010-11 to be presented to the Board of Regents this week.

Commission on future hears radical funding ideas

UCOP | November 12

Charging a fee to companies that hire university graduates and eliminating student fees were among the ideas the UC Commission on the Future heard at its meeting in Oakland.

Students turn out in force for town hall on budget NewsCenter | November 6

Myths and facts about UC Berkeley's budget NewsCenter | November 6

Academic Senate tells Cal Athletics to pay its own way — starting now NewsCenter | November 6

* * * * * * * * * *
Earlier budget news >