message from the Assistant Vice Chancellor
 Summer 2008
On May 14th, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the May Revision of the State Budget. We need your help in continuing to deliver the message of the important contributions of the higher education to California’s economic recovery and growth. Elected officials need to hear your voice to ensure that higher education remains a top priority on their agenda during the challenging year the state must face. Please visit our Get Involved page for more information. Go Bruins!
Keith S. Parker
Assistant Vice Chancellor
News
UC Regents Vote to Endorse Proposition 3
On July 17, the UC Regents endorsed Proposition 3, the Children's Hospital Bond Act of 2008. This initiative will be on the statewide ballot in November. Read Full Article
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs 2008-09 State Budget
On September 23, Governor Schwarzenegger signed the 2008-09 state budget. The $143 billion plan was enacted after an 85-day standoff, the longest in state history. Major features of the plan include an increase in the budget reserve fund, a grant of authority for the Governor to make unilateral, mid-year budget reductions should conditions warrant, and an economic stimulus package. Read Full Article UCLA to Operate K-12 School
The UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies has been selected as the Los Angeles Unified School District's first partner to operate one of five pilot schools united by a social justice philosophy. Read Full Article
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Legislation
Governor Signs UC-Sponsored Legislation
On September 28, Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 2296 (Mullin), UC-sponsored legislation that will enhance law enforcement's ability to protect academic researchers and their families. ...more
Washington Update - July 2008
Following the July 4th recess, Congress has reconvened to continue work on several critical pieces of legislation, including the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and all Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) appropriations bills. Read more... More Legislation..
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