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GSA Lobby Assistant

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- UC Davis GSA, along with ASUCD and UCLA GSA, read statements at the November Regent's meeting at UCLA. Read UCD GSA's ["UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting" here]	+ UC Davis GSA, along with ASUCD and UCLA GSA, read statements at the November Regent's meeting at UCLA. Read UCD GSA's statement regarding GSHIP ["UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting" here]

GSA Lobby Assistant

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- '''December 2008''' - 12/03: [wiki:davis:"ASUCD Lobby Corps"] meeting: - Some issues that were discussed: - - Lobby Corps had a representative from research firm, MB, come in for a training session on lobbying methods - - UC in the news: Mid-year budget cuts: - * The state is now allocating 300 million for the UC system - * Initial cut of 33 million, but new plan calls for additional 65 million - - 12/09: - I've researched room rates and other information on local Davis hotels for the upcoming NAGPS conference. - - 12/12: - Following is a list of politicians/political bodies that I have compiled contact information on: - - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger - - Senator Barbara Boxer - - Senator Dianne Feinstein - - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren - - California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen - - Local UC Regents - - UCOP Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Steven Beckwith - - President of the UC, Mark Yudof - - the CSU system - - the California Community College Systems Office - - Mayor of Davis, Ruth Asmundson - - Yolo County Supervisors - - CALPIRG - - Assembly Member Mariko Yamada - - 12/13: - Following is a list of special session members for the State Budget Committee (the official members haven't been appointed yet) that I've just researched contact information for: - - Senator Gloria Romero - - Senator President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg - - Senator Marjority Leader Dean Florez - - Senator Jenny Oropeza - - Senator Carol Liu - - Senator Mark Wyland - - Senator Abel Maldonado - - Senator Mimi Walters - - '''February 2009''' - Currently scheduling lobby visits for Marrah in D.C. with California representatives: - - Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law Membership - - Congressman Howard L. Berman - - Congresswoman Maxine Waters - - Congresswoman Linda Sanchez - - Congressman Elton Gallegly - - Congressman Dan Lungren - - Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness - - Congresswoman Susan Davis - - Congressman Buck McKeon - - Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard - - Congresswoman Barbara Lee - - Congressman Michael Honda - - Congressman Jerry Lewis - - Congresswoman Barbara Boxer - - Non Subcommittee Members - - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack - - Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui - - '''March 2009''' - 3/10: UC Day - - Met with the staffers of a few California Representatives and discussed decreasing the UC budget cut	+ '''November 2009''' + UC Davis GSA, along with ASUCD and UCLA GSA, read statements at the November Regent's meeting at UCLA. Read UCD GSA's ["UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting" here]
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- '''November 2009''' - UC Davis GSA, along with ASUCD and UCLA GSA, read statements at the November Regent's meeting at UCLA. Read UCD GSA's ["UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting" here]	+ '''March 2009''' + 3/10: UC Day + - Met with the staffers of a few California Representatives and discussed decreasing the UC budget cut + + '''February 2009''' + Currently scheduling lobby visits for Marrah in D.C. with California representatives: + + Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law Membership + - Congressman Howard L. Berman + - Congresswoman Maxine Waters + - Congresswoman Linda Sanchez + - Congressman Elton Gallegly + - Congressman Dan Lungren + + Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness + - Congresswoman Susan Davis + - Congressman Buck McKeon + + Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies + - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard + - Congresswoman Barbara Lee + - Congressman Michael Honda + - Congressman Jerry Lewis + - Congresswoman Barbara Boxer + + Non Subcommittee Members + - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack + - Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui + + '''December 2008''' + 12/13: + Following is a list of special session members for the State Budget Committee (the official members haven't been appointed yet) that I've just researched contact information for: + - Senator Gloria Romero + - Senator President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg + - Senator Marjority Leader Dean Florez + - Senator Jenny Oropeza + - Senator Carol Liu + - Senator Mark Wyland + - Senator Abel Maldonado + - Senator Mimi Walters + + 12/12: + Following is a list of politicians/political bodies that I have compiled contact information on: + - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger + - Senator Barbara Boxer + - Senator Dianne Feinstein + - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren + - California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen + - Local UC Regents + - UCOP Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Steven Beckwith + - President of the UC, Mark Yudof + - the CSU system + - the California Community College Systems Office + - Mayor of Davis, Ruth Asmundson + - Yolo County Supervisors + - CALPIRG + - Assembly Member Mariko Yamada + + 12/09: + I've researched room rates and other information on local Davis hotels for the upcoming NAGPS conference. + + 12/03: [wiki:davis:"ASUCD Lobby Corps"] meeting: + Some issues that were discussed: + - Lobby Corps had a representative from research firm, MB, come in for a training session on lobbying methods + - UC in the news: Mid-year budget cuts: + * The state is now allocating 300 million for the UC system + * Initial cut of 33 million, but new plan calls for additional 65 million

GSA Lobby Assistant

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- UC Davis GSA, along with ASUCD and UCLA GSA, read statements at the November Regent's meeting at UCLA. Read UCD GSA's ["UCD GSA Statement to Regents November 2009" here]	+ UC Davis GSA, along with ASUCD and UCLA GSA, read statements at the November Regent's meeting at UCLA. Read UCD GSA's ["UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting" here]

UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting

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- 2.) ''The University of California Davis supports any efforts to reach more affordable health care ultimately leading to enhanced benefits that meet the unique needs of graduate and professional students, such as dependent coverage'': With the average age of a PhD recipient at 33 and increasing (American Association of University Professors) more graduate students than ever have families. Recently, Graduate Studies at the University of California Davis completed a doctoral survey of all Ph.D. students with the division of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention. Of the 1753 respondents (out of 1827) who answered the survey question about dependents living with them, 24.75% (434 students) reported having one or more dependents, either child or adult. As the response rate to the survey was 52%, it seems likely that approximately double that number, or close to 900, of UCD doctoral students would have either child or adult dependents. The enrollment at the time of the survey launch was 4180, therefore we approximate that at least 25% or more of our students have dependents. We did not ask in the survey the status or nature of the adult dependent, but assume that the vast majority of these would be a spouse or domestic partner who does not have his/her own health insurance from some other source. Only a tiny percentage (1%) indicated having two or more adult dependents living with them, suggesting a parent or (presumably) other adult relative. The lack of family coverage unfairly penalizes graduate and professional students who have children or dependents. Pursuit of a graduate education and family should not be mutually exclusive. Addition of healthcare benefits for dependents makes the UC system more competitive in attracting the best talent available. We would like to stress that streamlining the healthcare in our system is imperative to reaching the needs of our graduate students. We are looking to the Regents and the University Office of the President to take the lead and continue to support GSHIP reform for the UC System.	+ + 2.) '''The University of California Davis supports any efforts to reach more affordable health care ultimately leading to enhanced benefits that meet the unique needs of graduate and professional students, such as dependent coverage''': With the average age of a PhD recipient at 33 and increasing (American Association of University Professors) more graduate students than ever have families. Recently, Graduate Studies at the University of California Davis completed a doctoral survey of all Ph.D. students with the division of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention. Of the 1753 respondents (out of 1827) who answered the survey question about dependents living with them, 24.75% (434 students) reported having one or more dependents, either child or adult. As the response rate to the survey was 52%, it seems likely that approximately double that number, or close to 900, of UCD doctoral students would have either child or adult dependents. The enrollment at the time of the survey launch was 4180, therefore we approximate that at least 25% or more of our students have dependents. We did not ask in the survey the status or nature of the adult dependent, but assume that the vast majority of these would be a spouse or domestic partner who does not have his/her own health insurance from some other source. Only a tiny percentage (1%) indicated having two or more adult dependents living with them, suggesting a parent or (presumably) other adult relative. The lack of family coverage unfairly penalizes graduate and professional students who have children or dependents. Pursuit of a graduate education and family should not be mutually exclusive. Addition of healthcare benefits for dependents makes the UC system more competitive in attracting the best talent available. We would like to stress that streamlining the healthcare in our system is imperative to reaching the needs of our graduate students. We are looking to the Regents and the University Office of the President to take the lead and continue to support GSHIP reform for the UC System. +
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- Malaika Singleton, Chair Karinna Hurley, Vice-Chair Erica McKenzie, Treasurer Trina Filan, Secretary Stacey Ellis, Public Relations Officer - Marrah Lachowicz-Scroggins, External Chair Adam Costanzo, Campus Organizing Director Abbie Boggs, GSADC	+ + Malaika Singleton, Chair + Karinna Hurley, Vice-Chair + Erica McKenzie, Treasurer + Trina Filan, Secretary + Stacey Ellis, Public Relations Officer + Marrah Lachowicz-Scroggins, External Chair + dam Costanzo, Campus Organizing Director + Abbie Boggs, GSADC

UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting

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	+ On behalf of the Graduate Student Association Executive Council (GSA-EC), we write in response to the proposed vote currently under consideration by the UC Regents to require system-wide healthcare for graduate and professional students within the UC System. The UCD GSA-EC joins the University of California Student Association in supporting the proposed system-wide mandate for health care coverage of graduate and professional students; the reasoning for our position is as follows:
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- - On behalf of the Graduate Student Association Executive Council (GSA-EC), we write in response to the proposed vote currently under consideration by the UC Regents to require system-wide healthcare for graduate and professional students within the UC System. The UCD GSA-EC joins the University of California Student Association in supporting the proposed system-wide mandate for health care coverage of graduate and professional students; the reasoning for our position is as follows: - 1.) Implementation of a system-wide requirement for health care is the first step to ensuring equality between undergraduate students, who already have such a mandate: In addition to wide-spread support of Federal and State health care reform, we support the University of California mandate to require graduate student health insurance (GSHIP) for graduate and professional students across the UC system. Unlike undergraduates, very few graduate students receive healthcare benefits via their parents. Graduate-professional students’ service to the University as researchers and educators must be supported with basic yet essential benefit. A student’s status as an “employee” with traditional healthcare benefits is ambiguous and changeable. U.S. universities are losing their ability to attract the best students due in part to the lack of affordable health care coverage. The UC System should forge forward ensuring graduate and professional students receive affordable quality healthcare. - 2.) The University of California Davis supports any efforts to reach more affordable health care ultimately leading to enhanced benefits that meet the unique needs of graduate and professional students, such as dependent coverage: With the average age of a PhD recipient at 33 and increasing (American Association of University Professors) more graduate students than ever have families. Recently, Graduate Studies at the University of California Davis completed a doctoral survey of all Ph.D. students with the division of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention. Of the 1753 respondents (out of 1827) who answered the survey question about dependents living with them, 24.75% (434 students) reported having one or more dependents, either child or adult. As the response rate to the survey was 52%, it seems likely that approximately double that number, or close to 900, of UCD doctoral students would have either child or adult dependents. The enrollment at the time of the survey launch was 4180, therefore we approximate that at least 25% or more of our students have dependents. We did not ask in the survey the status or nature of the adult dependent, but assume that the vast majority of these would be a spouse or domestic partner who does not have his/her own health insurance from some other source. Only a tiny percentage (1%) indicated having two or more adult dependents living with them, suggesting a parent or (presumably) other adult relative. The lack of family coverage unfairly penalizes graduate and professional students who have children or dependents. Pursuit of a graduate education and family should not be mutually exclusive. Addition of healthcare benefits for dependents makes the UC system more competitive in attracting the best talent available. We would like to stress that streamlining the healthcare in our system is imperative to reaching the needs of our graduate students. We are looking to the Regents and the University Office of the President to take the lead and continue to support GSHIP reform for the UC System.	+ 1.) '''Implementation of a system-wide requirement for health care is the first step to ensuring equality between undergraduate students, who already have such a mandate''': In addition to wide-spread support of Federal and State health care reform, we support the University of California mandate to require graduate student health insurance (GSHIP) for graduate and professional students across the UC system. Unlike undergraduates, very few graduate students receive healthcare benefits via their parents. Graduate-professional students’ service to the University as researchers and educators must be supported with basic yet essential benefit. A student’s status as an “employee” with traditional healthcare benefits is ambiguous and changeable. U.S. universities are losing their ability to attract the best students due in part to the lack of affordable health care coverage. The UC System should forge forward ensuring graduate and professional students receive affordable quality healthcare. + 2.) ''The University of California Davis supports any efforts to reach more affordable health care ultimately leading to enhanced benefits that meet the unique needs of graduate and professional students, such as dependent coverage'': With the average age of a PhD recipient at 33 and increasing (American Association of University Professors) more graduate students than ever have families. Recently, Graduate Studies at the University of California Davis completed a doctoral survey of all Ph.D. students with the division of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention. Of the 1753 respondents (out of 1827) who answered the survey question about dependents living with them, 24.75% (434 students) reported having one or more dependents, either child or adult. As the response rate to the survey was 52%, it seems likely that approximately double that number, or close to 900, of UCD doctoral students would have either child or adult dependents. The enrollment at the time of the survey launch was 4180, therefore we approximate that at least 25% or more of our students have dependents. We did not ask in the survey the status or nature of the adult dependent, but assume that the vast majority of these would be a spouse or domestic partner who does not have his/her own health insurance from some other source. Only a tiny percentage (1%) indicated having two or more adult dependents living with them, suggesting a parent or (presumably) other adult relative. The lack of family coverage unfairly penalizes graduate and professional students who have children or dependents. Pursuit of a graduate education and family should not be mutually exclusive. Addition of healthcare benefits for dependents makes the UC system more competitive in attracting the best talent available. We would like to stress that streamlining the healthcare in our system is imperative to reaching the needs of our graduate students. We are looking to the Regents and the University Office of the President to take the lead and continue to support GSHIP reform for the UC System.

UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting

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UCD Graduate Students Association's Platform for the November 2009 UC Regent's Meeting

gsalobby — 2009-11-23 15:05:55

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	+ UCD Graduate Students Association’s Platform for the November 2009 UC Regents’ Meeting: + + On behalf of the Graduate Student Association Executive Council (GSA-EC), we write in response to the proposed vote currently under consideration by the UC Regents to require system-wide healthcare for graduate and professional students within the UC System. The UCD GSA-EC joins the University of California Student Association in supporting the proposed system-wide mandate for health care coverage of graduate and professional students; the reasoning for our position is as follows: + 1.) Implementation of a system-wide requirement for health care is the first step to ensuring equality between undergraduate students, who already have such a mandate: In addition to wide-spread support of Federal and State health care reform, we support the University of California mandate to require graduate student health insurance (GSHIP) for graduate and professional students across the UC system. Unlike undergraduates, very few graduate students receive healthcare benefits via their parents. Graduate-professional students’ service to the University as researchers and educators must be supported with basic yet essential benefit. A student’s status as an “employee” with traditional healthcare benefits is ambiguous and changeable. U.S. universities are losing their ability to attract the best students due in part to the lack of affordable health care coverage. The UC System should forge forward ensuring graduate and professional students receive affordable quality healthcare. + 2.) The University of California Davis supports any efforts to reach more affordable health care ultimately leading to enhanced benefits that meet the unique needs of graduate and professional students, such as dependent coverage: With the average age of a PhD recipient at 33 and increasing (American Association of University Professors) more graduate students than ever have families. Recently, Graduate Studies at the University of California Davis completed a doctoral survey of all Ph.D. students with the division of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention. Of the 1753 respondents (out of 1827) who answered the survey question about dependents living with them, 24.75% (434 students) reported having one or more dependents, either child or adult. As the response rate to the survey was 52%, it seems likely that approximately double that number, or close to 900, of UCD doctoral students would have either child or adult dependents. The enrollment at the time of the survey launch was 4180, therefore we approximate that at least 25% or more of our students have dependents. We did not ask in the survey the status or nature of the adult dependent, but assume that the vast majority of these would be a spouse or domestic partner who does not have his/her own health insurance from some other source. Only a tiny percentage (1%) indicated having two or more adult dependents living with them, suggesting a parent or (presumably) other adult relative. The lack of family coverage unfairly penalizes graduate and professional students who have children or dependents. Pursuit of a graduate education and family should not be mutually exclusive. Addition of healthcare benefits for dependents makes the UC system more competitive in attracting the best talent available. We would like to stress that streamlining the healthcare in our system is imperative to reaching the needs of our graduate students. We are looking to the Regents and the University Office of the President to take the lead and continue to support GSHIP reform for the UC System. + The Executive Council of the University of California Davis, + Malaika Singleton, Chair Karinna Hurley, Vice-Chair Erica McKenzie, Treasurer Trina Filan, Secretary Stacey Ellis, Public Relations Officer + Marrah Lachowicz-Scroggins, External Chair Adam Costanzo, Campus Organizing Director Abbie Boggs, GSADC

UCD GSA Statement to Regents November 2009

gsalobby — 2009-11-23 15:05:55

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UCD GSA Statement to Regents November 2009

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	+ UCD Graduate Students Association’s Platform for the November 2009 UC Regents’ Meeting: + + On behalf of the Graduate Student Association Executive Council (GSA-EC), we write in response to the proposed vote currently under consideration by the UC Regents to require system-wide healthcare for graduate and professional students within the UC System. The UCD GSA-EC joins the University of California Student Association in supporting the proposed system-wide mandate for health care coverage of graduate and professional students; the reasoning for our position is as follows: + 1.) Implementation of a system-wide requirement for health care is the first step to ensuring equality between undergraduate students, who already have such a mandate: In addition to wide-spread support of Federal and State health care reform, we support the University of California mandate to require graduate student health insurance (GSHIP) for graduate and professional students across the UC system. Unlike undergraduates, very few graduate students receive healthcare benefits via their parents. Graduate-professional students’ service to the University as researchers and educators must be supported with basic yet essential benefit. A student’s status as an “employee” with traditional healthcare benefits is ambiguous and changeable. U.S. universities are losing their ability to attract the best students due in part to the lack of affordable health care coverage. The UC System should forge forward ensuring graduate and professional students receive affordable quality healthcare. + 2.) The University of California Davis supports any efforts to reach more affordable health care ultimately leading to enhanced benefits that meet the unique needs of graduate and professional students, such as dependent coverage: With the average age of a PhD recipient at 33 and increasing (American Association of University Professors) more graduate students than ever have families. Recently, Graduate Studies at the University of California Davis completed a doctoral survey of all Ph.D. students with the division of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention. Of the 1753 respondents (out of 1827) who answered the survey question about dependents living with them, 24.75% (434 students) reported having one or more dependents, either child or adult. As the response rate to the survey was 52%, it seems likely that approximately double that number, or close to 900, of UCD doctoral students would have either child or adult dependents. The enrollment at the time of the survey launch was 4180, therefore we approximate that at least 25% or more of our students have dependents. We did not ask in the survey the status or nature of the adult dependent, but assume that the vast majority of these would be a spouse or domestic partner who does not have his/her own health insurance from some other source. Only a tiny percentage (1%) indicated having two or more adult dependents living with them, suggesting a parent or (presumably) other adult relative. The lack of family coverage unfairly penalizes graduate and professional students who have children or dependents. Pursuit of a graduate education and family should not be mutually exclusive. Addition of healthcare benefits for dependents makes the UC system more competitive in attracting the best talent available. We would like to stress that streamlining the healthcare in our system is imperative to reaching the needs of our graduate students. We are looking to the Regents and the University Office of the President to take the lead and continue to support GSHIP reform for the UC System. + The Executive Council of the University of California Davis, + Malaika Singleton, Chair Karinna Hurley, Vice-Chair Erica McKenzie, Treasurer Trina Filan, Secretary Stacey Ellis, Public Relations Officer + Marrah Lachowicz-Scroggins, External Chair Adam Costanzo, Campus Organizing Director Abbie Boggs, GSADC

GSA Lobby Assistant

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GSA Lobby Assistant

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GSA Lobby Assistant

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What's New

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-23 01:28:58

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- - == H1N1 Vaccine Available to Students == - - IMPORTANT NEWS TO PASS ALONG TO STUDENTS... - - The H1N1 vaccine will soon be available to students. Clinics start this week. Please spread the word. Thanks so much! - - --------------- - H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics - - Thursday, November 19 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \| Student Health Center, North Lobby - - Monday, November 23 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \| Student Health Center, North Lobby - - Tuesday, November 24 - 9:30 a.m. - Noon \| Student Health Center, North Lobby - - H1N1 flu vaccine is available on campus at UC Davis Student Health Services for registered UC Davis students. Only intranasal vaccine(mist) will be available at these vaccination clinics. - - Vaccination will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Students unable to make these clinic dates can call to schedule an appointment. - - A limited number of injectable vaccine is available by appointment to high-risk individuals - visit [http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/topics/flu-vaccine.html the health center website] to sign-up for the waitlist for injectable H1N1 flu vaccine. - - More information is available on the Student Health Services [http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/topics/flu-vaccine.html Web site] regarding flu vaccination recommendations, options, costs, and additional clinic dates.

News and Events

StaceyEllis — 2009-11-20 11:35:54

per Ashleigh's request

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	+ * '''__Attention Representatives__''': If you are not receiving our emails, please contact the ["GSA Office"] at gsa@ucdavis.edu so we can be sure to add you. Our rep listserv experienced some problems, and several people's names did not get added. Also, if you faxed your rep registration form during the month of October, please check in with the ["GSA Office"] to ensure we received it, as our fax machine was broken during some of October and we may not have received it.

UC Budget Crisis

KaitlinW — 2009-11-20 07:39:50

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UC Budget Crisis

KaitlinW — 2009-11-20 07:38:48

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	+ Support the 52 arrested at Mrak on 11/19: + + *The Fight for Public Education Continues! Protest on the Quad! + Time: 11am + Location: Quad + Organizers: UC Davis Organizing Committee + Contact: Catherine Fung \| (916) 230-9051 \| cmfung@ucdavis.edu +

GSA Treasurer

MaxMikalonis — 2009-11-19 00:09:40

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What's New

MaxMikalonis — 2009-11-18 17:04:40

Upload of file GSHIP Statement.pdf.

Food Drive

AdamCostanzo — 2009-11-18 14:01:13

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- * The GSA General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8pm in the Cabernet Room of the Silo. - * The fall quarter Grad Pizza night at [wiki:davis:"Woodstock's Pizza"] (219 G Street) on (date TBD).	+ * The GSA General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8pm in the Cabernet Room of the Silo + * The fall quarter Grad ["Pizza Night"] at [wiki:davis:"Woodstock's Pizza"] (219 G Street) on Thursday December 3rd from 5-7pm

Food Drive

AdamCostanzo — 2009-11-18 13:25:45

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- Because they are getting by. And there are entirely too many people are there who aren't.	+ Because they are getting by. And there are entirely too many people out there who aren't.

Graduate Ally Coalition

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 23:10:47

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Graduate Ally Coalition

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 23:05:45

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- = Members =	+ = Core Members = + [http://cvpp.ucdavis.edu/ Campus Violence Prevention Program], with founding member Shauna Stratton, former Outreach and Education Coordinator of Sexual Assault. + Brook Colley, Graduate Outreach Intern at the [http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu/ Women's Resource and Research Center] + Malaika K. Singleton, Chair of [http://gsa.ucdavis.edu/ Graduate Student Association] + Abbie Boggs, [http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/about/gsadc.html Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean and Chancellor] in the [http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/index.cfm Office of Graduate Studies] + Wesley Young, Ph.D., Director of [http://siss.ucdavis.edu/ Services for International Students and Scholars] + George Sellu, Co-Student Director of the [http://thecenter.ucdavis.edu/ Student Recruitment and Retention Center] + Ben Reeb and Sheri Atkinson, Director of [http://lgbtrc.ucdavis.edu/ Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Resource Center] + Johnathen Duran, Chican@/Latin@ Community Intern at the [http://ccc.ucdavis.edu/ Cross Cultural Center] + + + = Community Partners and Resources = + [http://drc.ucdavis.edu Student Disability Center] + [http://www.blackgradsdavis.com/ Black Graduate and Professional Student Association] + + [http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/worklife-wellness WorkLife] + [http://gscsc.ucdavis.edu/index.php Graduate Student Community Service Committee] + [http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/worklife-wellness/Life/breastfeeding-support-program-1 Breastfeeding Support Program] + [http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/worklife-wellness/Life/childcare UC Davis Child Care Subsidy Program for Student Parents] + [http://trc.ucdavis.edu Teaching Resources Center] + [http://trc.ucdavis.edu/?page_id=170 Graduate Teaching Community + http://trc.ucdavis.edu/?page_id=17 TA Consultants]

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 22:16:51

Event 'UC COMMISSION FOR THE FUTURE, VISIT TO UC DAVIS' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 22:14:10

Event 'FALL DIALOGUE WITH THE CHANCELLOR' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 22:08:31

Event 'Careers in Higher Education: Research/Private Institutions' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 22:07:07

Event 'Grad Research Fall Brown Bag Series' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 22:01:35

Event 'Breastfeeding Moms on Campus support group' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:59:50

Event 'TransACTION WEEK-TRANSForming BODY IMAGE' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:56:34

Event 'TransACTION WEEK-TRANS SAFE ZONE ' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:52:33

Event 'International Education Week- Peace Corps General Information Meeting' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:50:06

Event 'International Education Week-Shanghai Symphony Orchestra*' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:47:26

Event 'International Education Week-Thanksgiving with an International Flavor*' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:45:49

Event 'International Education Week-Camp Adventure International' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:43:00

Event 'International Education Week-Film: Manon des Sources' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:35:30

Event 'International Education Week-Film: American Visa (Bolivia/US 2005)' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:32:27

Event 'International Education Week-What could change look like? Learning from Bolivia' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:30:37

Event 'International Education Week-Humphrey Fellows Global Forum' posted.

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MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:28:20

Event 'International Education Week-How to Cook American-Style*' posted.

What's New

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:23:00

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- The UCD GSA has drafted document to request the Regents support a system-wide mandate for graduate (professional) student health insurance, [[File(UC Davis Graduate Student Association Statement on GSHIP.pdf)]]. We were also featured in the Aggie on this issue [http://theaggie.org/article/2009/11/17/uc-group-develops-graduate-student-health-care-plan November 17, 2009].	+ The UCD GSA has drafted document to request the Regents support a system-wide mandate for graduate (professional) student health insurance, [[File(GSHIP Statement.pdf)]]. We were also featured in the Aggie on this issue [http://theaggie.org/article/2009/11/17/uc-group-develops-graduate-student-health-care-plan November 17, 2009].

Front Page

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:22:30

Upload of file GSHIP Statement.pdf.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:19:07

Event 'International Education Week-Food and Happiness' posted.

What's New

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:17:55

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- As the GSA is a non-partisan organization these announcements are provided for your information and are not an official endorsement of events by the Graduate Student Association. The GSA Executive Council has drafted documents to address the fee increase issue [[File(UCD GSA EC Fee Statement.pdf)]]. We will bring this document to the General Assembly in Decembr.	+ As the GSA is a non-partisan organization these announcements are provided for your information and are not an official endorsement of events by the Graduate Student Association. The GSA Executive Council has drafted documents to address the fee increase issue, [[File(UCD GSA EC Fee Statement.pdf)]]. We will bring this document to the General Assembly in December.
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	+ + == Regents to Vote on System-wide Mandate for GSHIP == + + The UCD GSA has drafted document to request the Regents support a system-wide mandate for graduate (professional) student health insurance, [[File(UC Davis Graduate Student Association Statement on GSHIP.pdf)]]. We were also featured in the Aggie on this issue [http://theaggie.org/article/2009/11/17/uc-group-develops-graduate-student-health-care-plan November 17, 2009].

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:15:28

Event 'International Education Week-Mariza*' posted.

What's New

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:13:31

Upload of file UC Davis Graduate Student Association Statement on GSHIP.pdf.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:11:13

Event 'International Education Week: Schlumberger Technology - Information Meeting' posted.

Front Page

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:10:36

Upload of file UCD GSA EC Fee Statement.pdf.

What's New

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:08:45

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- As the GSA is a non-partisan organization these announcements are provided for your information and are not an official endorsement of events by the Graduate Student Association.	+ As the GSA is a non-partisan organization these announcements are provided for your information and are not an official endorsement of events by the Graduate Student Association. The GSA Executive Council has drafted documents to address the fee increase issue [[File(UCD GSA EC Fee Statement.pdf)]]. We will bring this document to the General Assembly in Decembr.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:07:38

Event 'International Education Week-The American Dream, The Immigrant Experience in Search of Bliss' posted.

What's New

Marrah — 2009-11-17 21:07:20

Upload of file UCD GSA EC Fee Statement.pdf.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:04:05

Event 'International Education Week-De los Flandes a los Andes: Engraved Sources of Spanish Colonial Art' posted.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 21:01:26

Event 'International Education Week-Internship & Career Fair' posted.

What's New

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 20:47:13

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- H1N1 flu vaccine is available on campus at UC Davis Student Health - Services for registered UC Davis students. Only intranasal vaccine - (mist) will be available at these vaccination clinics.	+ H1N1 flu vaccine is available on campus at UC Davis Student Health Services for registered UC Davis students. Only intranasal vaccine(mist) will be available at these vaccination clinics.
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MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 20:41:54

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	+ + + = H1N1 Vaccine Available to Students = + + IMPORTANT NEWS TO PASS ALONG TO STUDENTS... + + The H1N1 vaccine will soon be available to students. Clinics start + this week. I have also attached a small poster if you would like to + display the information. Please spread the word. Thanks so much! + + --------------- + H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics + + Thursday, November 19 + 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \| Student Health Center, North Lobby + + Monday, November 23 + 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \| Student Health Center, North Lobby + + Tuesday, November 24 + 9:30 a.m. - Noon \| Student Health Center, North Lobby + + H1N1 flu vaccine is available on campus at UC Davis Student Health + Services for registered UC Davis students. Only intranasal vaccine + (mist) will be available at these vaccination clinics. + + Vaccination will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis + while supplies last. Students unable to make these clinic dates can + call to schedule an appointment. + + A limited number of injectable vaccine is available by appointment to + high-risk individuals - visit + [http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/topics/flu-vaccine.html the health center website] to sign-up for + the waitlist for injectable H1N1 flu vaccine. + + More information is available on the Student Health Services + [http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/topics/flu-vaccine.html Web site] regarding + flu vaccination recommendations, options, costs, and additional clinic + dates. +

News and Events

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-17 20:37:11

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- * Please see attached flier [[File(BGPS Welcome Dinner.pdf)]] and SAVE THE DATE for this yearly fall welcome!! The Black Graduates & Professional Students Asscoiation (BGPSA) would like to welcome you (current and new students) and celebrate our Black community at our Fall Welcome Dinner (October 1, 2009). We will have special visitors like the Dean of Graduate Studies, Black Faculty & Staff, and other special campus guests to help welcome you!	+

GSA External Chair

Marrah — 2009-11-17 20:36:31

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- Malaika and I will attend the NAGPS National Conference at the University of Nebraska Lincoln November 14-18th. I have personally been very busy with the conference planning as NAGPS Secretary. I have been working on the NAGPS constitutional committee as well as maintaining the conference webpage and weekly annoucements. I will provide a detailed report from the conference proceedings when I return. I have also decided to run for the office of NAGPS President, please feel free to join my page and leave feedback/ask questions [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Marrah-for-NAGPS-President/171897622629?ref=mf Marrah for NAGPS President].	+ Malaika and I will attend the NAGPS National Conference at the University of Nebraska Lincoln November 14-18th. I have personally been very busy with the conference planning as NAGPS Secretary. I have been working on the NAGPS constitutional committee as well as maintaining the conference webpage and weekly annoucements. I will provide a detailed report from the conference proceedings when I return.

GSA Treasurer

emckenzi — 2009-11-17 11:01:43

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- ''["Orientation Fund"].'' Orientation funding is guaranteed at $2.05 per student this year. In 2008-09, the GSA received 22 applications, which is comparable with 2007-08 year application rate (21 applications). In 2007-08, orientation funding was awarded at the lesser of $7.55 per student or the amount requested, while in 2008-09 it was the lesser of $8.86 per student or the amount requested.	+ ''["Orientation Fund"].'' Orientation funding is guaranteed at $2.05 per student this year. This year, 23 application were turned in, which is slightly more than the last two year (22 and 21 for 07-08 and 08-09 respectively) and the applying programs represented ~40% of the graduate student body. In 2008-09, orientation funding was awarded at the lesser of $8.86 per student or the amount requested, while in 2009-10 it was the lesser of $7.18 per student or the amount requested; the 2009-10 amount is closer to 2007-08 funding level.

Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-17 10:59:18

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- \|\| Animal Biology \|\| Lunch seminar; and tour of facilities \|\| - \|\| Art History\|\|Welcome BBQ \|\| - \|\| Biomedical Engineering\|\|Mixer; retreat; games; research speakers \|\| - \|\| Biological Systems Engineering\|\|Pizza lunch \|\| - \|\| Chemistry\|\|Orientation festivity with food, music, and games \|\| - \|\| Community Development\|\|A day which included food; two tours \|\| - \|\| Computer Science\|\|Social BBQ; target practice at a shooting range \|\| - \|\| Chemical Engineering\|\|BBQ \|\| - \|\| Ecology\|\|Week-long field trip; orientation session; welcome dinner \|\| - \|\| Electrical and Computer Engineering\|\|Dinner BBQ; pumpkin carving \|\| - \|\| Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering \|\|BBQ; coffee events \|\| - \|\| English\|\|Introduction meeting; potluck; mentors dessert party \|\| - \|\| Epidemiology\|\|Meet-and-greet with seminar \|\| - \|\| Food Science\|\|Short talks and a meal. \|\| - \|\| Geography\|\|Three day field trip (Sagehen Field Research Station); luncheon \|\| - \|\| Horticulture and Agronomy\|\|Info packets; social gathering with food and drinks \|\| - \|\| Mathematics\|\|Picnic with games; water bottles with logos \|\| - \|\| Nutritional Biology\|\|Orientation lunch; "survival guide" \|\| - \|\| Psychology\|\|Orientation materials and BBQ \|\| - \|\| Sociology\|\|Pizza buffet and soda; informal gathering \|\| - \|\| Transportation Technology and Policy\|\|On-campus lunch mixer; BBQ \|\| - \|\| Viticulture and Enology\|\|Lunch seminar; and tour of facilities \|\|	+ [[File(Orientation - activities.pdf)]]

Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-17 10:59:03

Upload of file Orientation - activities.pdf.

UC Budget Crisis

StaceyEllis — 2009-11-17 07:22:39

Renamed from "9/24 Walkout" (marrah asked me to do this a while back. totally forgot. sorry!)

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	+ = Please visit [http://gsa.ucdavis.edu/UC_Budget UC Budget] for more information and news briefs about the ongoing budget issues and reasons for the scheduled walk-out. = + + == '''System-wide Call to Strike November 18-20, 2009''' == + + Next week the UCDOC has several events organized to join and support the system-wide protests and all-campus strike. Please see the attached [[File(UCDOC Flyer.pdf)]] for information regarding these events including: + + • 11/10 A NIGHT OF SPOKEN WORD & PROTEST! 7:30-10pm 1001 Giedt Hall + • 11/16 TEACH-IN! COME LEARN ABOUT THE CRISIS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN CALIF. 7:00PM 1001 Giedt Hall + • 11/18 UC DAVIS CARAVAN TO MASSIVE RALLY AT NOON AT UCB SPROUL PLAZA meet for rides at Mondavi Center at 9AM! + • 11/19 UCDA SPEAK OUT! 10am at MRAK HALL + + ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDNIG THE STUDENTS CALL TO ACTION + + You can also find the following supplemental materials: + + • [[File(Faculty Pledge to Strike.pdf)]] November 18-20 supporting the students who wish to protest the 32% fee increase the Regents will vote on November 19, 2009 + • Letter for students to send to their professors requesting their support in the strike, [[File(Petition Your Professor to Strike.pdf)]] + • Information regarding how the [[File(How UC Pledges Your Tuition.pdf)]] + + For more information about this ongoing process please see + + In addition, here are a few URLs linking to prominent sources of info: + + * UC Strike homepage: http://ucstrike.com/ + * UCDOC Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167590587534 + * Remaking the University, a UC-centered but statewide aggregator of news and views, with tons of great info: http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/ + + + ----- + == '''September 24 Walkout Coverage and Reactions''' == + UC Berkeley walkout takes to/over the streets [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_w0CToZjCc&feature=player_embedded here]. + ''California Aggie'' [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/special_reports/walkout_0909/editorial.lasso op-ed] encouraging students not to join in the protest. + + === '''What is happening on September 24, 2009?''' === + + The University Professional and Technical Employees union ([http://www.upte.org/ UPTE]) have called a one-day [http://www.upte.org/strike-sept-09.pdf strike]. + UC faculty have organized a [http://ucfacultywalkout.com/ faculty walkout] in support of students and staff, and in defense of public education in California. + UC graduate students have organized a [http://www.gradstudentstoppage.com/ grad student walkout] in support of faculty, students, and staff, and in defense of public education in California. + UC undergraduate students have organized a [http://www.ucstudentwalkout.com/ undergrad student walkout] in support of faculty, students, and staff, and in defense of public education in California + The UC Student Association (UCSA), representing every campus except Davis ASUCD/GSA and the UCLA Graduate Student Association, unanimously passed a [http://www.ucsa.org/board/resolutions/UC%20Walk%20Out%20Resolution%20Final.pdf resolution] supporting the walkout, and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) also [http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/newsroom/2009PRS/ucwalkout.htm endorsed] the walkout. + The Coalition of University Employees [http://www.cueunion.org/cue_home.php CUE] which primarily represents university administrators recently voted to sympathy strike in support of the UPTE strike + The Davis campus is planning a [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272089605423&ref=mf rally] on the Quad at noon, in addition to support at the UPTE picket lines that morning. + + + === '''Brief Details; Each Section has More Details Below''' === + + As you may be aware, a grassroots organization of UC graduate students have called for a walkout on September 24th. Graduate students should follow their own consciences in deciding whether or not to participate in the walkout. Below is information intended to help you make an informed decision about your participation or non-participation in this action. + + LINKS: The grad student and faculty walkout is in support of UPTE's one-day strike. Here is the graduate student letter of support [http://www.upte.org/strike-sept-09.pdf note link is a PDF] and the letter in support drafted for the [http://ucfacultywalkout.com/ faculty walkout]. You can obtain more information and read the graduate student letter at [http://www.gradstudentstoppage.com/ grad walk-out]. UC undergrads have also recently called for a walkout and the [http://www.ucstudentwalkout.com/ letter is available here]. All of these pages contain many links to information about the walkout. + + Please note that UPTE's strike is the only official, organizationally-led event on the 24th. The faculty and grad student walkouts are being organized on the ground through grassroots outreach. + + * PAY: The university is officially allowed to dock one day of pay for people who are scheduled and choose not to teach on the 24th, but organizers indicate that it is unlikely based on past experiences. However, please be aware that a one-day pay dock is possible. + + * JOB PROTECTION: TAs and Instructors who choose not to teach at all on the 24th are safe from disciplinary action due to our UAW union membership. However, GSRs and students in other non-teaching positions may not be protected; if this is you, please contact your union representative [http://www.uaw2865.org/contact/contact.php at UAW] for further information on your rights and protections. + + * INFORMING STUDENTS: In order to maintain job protection if you are scheduled to teach on the 24th, you can inform your students of your plans ahead of time, e.g. by emailing them via SmartSite. However, you cannot walk into the classroom on the 24th, speak to your students, then walk out again. If you do the latter, you lose union protection and face any disciplinary action on your own. + + * TEACHING ASSISTANTS: If you are a TA with a class scheduled for the 24th, you may choose to communicate directly with the professor of your course about your plans. However, you are not legally required to do so. + + * AFTER THE 24th: Because of union rules, our jobs are only protected when we participate on the 24th (the duration of the one-day UPTE strike). As it stands now, if any actions continue after the 24th, individuals will be participating on their own, without legal protection against docked pay, disciplinary action, or dismissal. + + === '''The Walkout in Relation to GSA''' === + + The Graduate Student Association has bylaws in place for who can call an emergency General Assembly Meeting. The requirements have not been met to call an Emergency General Assembly meeting to discuss the 9/24 walk-out prior to this scheduled event. The Graduate Student Association is non-partisan and cannot endorse political activities without the approval from the General Assembly. As an emergency meeting has not been called; these issues will be addressed at the first scheduled GSA Assembly meeting in October. + + Since the GSA cannot vote on the issue without the Assembly, nor can the GSA call for a vote from the graduate student body regarding the 9/24 walkout (as this vote requires first General Assembly approval to write a resolution and then the resolution would require a majority vote from the entire graduate student population), all that can be said on this GSA web page at present is that graduate students should act according to their own consciences. We offer here some information about the rights and protections afforded those students who choose to honor the UPTE [http://www.upte.org/strikelocations.html picket lines] and support the walkout by suspending grad student teaching and official university business on 9/24, so that all graduate students can make informed decisions as to their actions that day. + + ==== '''Job Protection and Pay''' ==== + + Under the UAW [http://www.uaw2865.org/rights/files/UAW_UC_07_09.pdf contract], individual TAs and Instructors who choose not to teach or engage in university business on 9/24 are protected from disciplinary action. (GSRs and students in non-teaching positions are advised to contact the [http://www.uaw2865.org/contact/contact.php union] for further information about their rights and protections.) + + Grad students who wish to inform their students about their plans to walkout can do so in advance by email and via SmartSite, which ensures protection under the union contract. However, that protection will be nullified if you go to your class, discuss the walkout with your students, and ''then'' walk out. + + The university is officially allowed to dock the pay of students who are scheduled to teach but walk out on 9/24. While this has not often happened in the past when students chose to honor picket lines, you should be aware that a one-day pay dock is a possibility. + + Additionally, union protection for this walkout is only for the day of September 24 (the duration of the one-day UPTE strike). After the 24th, any work stoppage is subject to disciplinary action. + + === '''Why are the strike and walkout happening?''' === + + The UPTE strike is, essentially, in response to unfair labor practices and the university's failure to bargain in good faith. For further details, see [http://www.upte.org/strikeFAQ.pdf UPTE's strike FAQ]. + + From the faculty walkout [http://ucfacultywalkout.com/ statement]: + ''Under the cover of the summer months, UC administration has pushed through a program of tuition hikes, enrollment cuts, layoffs, furloughs, and increased class sizes that harms students and jeopardizes the livelihoods of the most vulnerable university employees. These decisions fundamentally compromise the mission of the University of California. They are complicit with the privatization of public education, and they have been made in a manner that flouts the principle of shared governance at the core of the UC faculty's capacity to guide the future of the University in accordance with its mission.'' + + The primary demands set forth in the walkout statements from faculty and students include: + No furloughs or paycuts for employees making under $40,000. + The immediate institution of the Academic Senate Council's July 29 recommendation regarding the implementation of furloughs. (For background on this, see UCSB professor Chris Newfield's [http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-matter-with-ucop.html analysis].) + A complete rollback of student fees to 2008-2009 levels, and no new fee increases beyond the rate of inflation. + Full disclosure of the UC budget. + + === '''How does this particularly affect students and faculty in the sciences?''' === + + How will budget cuts affect students and faculty in the sciences? + '''increased tuition''' -- Tuition fees may increase over 30% for undergrads and as much as 15% for grad students by Fall 2010. UC President Yudof has also proposed additional tuition increases for undergrads majoring in business and engineering and for grad students in the medical and law schools. + '''limited lab budgets''' -- Our PIs will be forced to cover the extra expense of increased tuition. And, if our labs are already strapped for cash, grad students will need to find additional positions to cover educational costs. + '''fewer funding opportunities''' -- Yet, as budgets are slashed, as faculty are released, and as enrollment drops (due to tuition increases), grad students will find fewer opportunities for lab assistantships and teaching appointments. At the same time, the competition for even scarcer state funding will only intensify. + '''no support for basic research''' -- As the government gives less and less money to the UCs, our labs and projects will depend more and more on funding from private companies. If industries are only interested in application-based research, what will happen to basic science research at the UCs? + + == '''Postdoctoral Scholar Layoffs''' == + + The GSA Chair was given permission to share this email with graduate students concerning the lack of protection for postdoctoral scholars and how this affects undergraduates and future postdocs (current grads). + + Dear Malaika, + + I write to share with you information I have already circulated among graduate students in my department regarding the recent layoffs of postdoctoral lecturers jointly appointed in the English Department and University Writing Program. I am (or perhaps more accurately, was) one of the affected postdoctoral lecturers. + + Along with the two other English/UWP postdoctoral lecturers assigned to teach UWP courses in Winter and Spring '10, I was laid off by the University Writing Program yesterday afternoon. We can keep our scheduled English courses (which for me means Fall '09 and Spring '10) on a per-term basis, but we lose our other two classes and with them our health insurance. Several UWP lecturers beyond the three postdocs were also laid off. Chris Thaiss, UWP Chair, has made clear to me that there is no chance of our getting those sections of UWP101 back. David Robertson, English Department Chair, has informed me that there is no chance of the English department making up the postdocs' missing classes with additional English department courses. + + I want to stress that this layoff is a direct result of the budget crisis and was framed that way by Dr. Thaiss both in his conversation with me and in his subsequent e-mail to all UWP faculty. It not only impacts those of us who have lost all or half of our employment, it also negatively affects our undergraduate students who will suffer because 15 sections of UWP courses required for graduation will not and cannot be offered without us. Surely this reduction will hinder many students' progress toward graduation. + + Please share this information with graduate students and take it into account when making choices about the welfare of UCD graduate students. It illustrates the concrete impact the budget crisis is having on our university community. Many UCD graduate students count on a year of postdoc teaching to provide income and health insurance in the year immediately following graduation, during the search for a more permanent job. I did. Now, one week before I was scheduled to begin teaching my first class of my postdoctoral lecturer term, I find that security taken away. + + Thanks for your time and consideration. + + + ==='''UCD's Official Response'''=== + ‘When UC decided that faculty furlough days could not be taken on instructional days, it was thinking of students. Even in this financial crisis, the university wants to do everything it can to ensure that you continue to receive a world-class education.’ — Chancellor Linda Katehi, in a [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/special_reports/walkout_0909/letter.lasso letter to students] on 9/23 that did not mention the UPTE and CUE strikes or the student-led organizing efforts that were endorsed by UCSA. + + For more information on the the official response from UCDavis, visit [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/special_reports/walkout_0909/ UCD's News & Information Page"]. + + === '''Various Faculty Viewpoints''' === + A [http://www.sacbee.com/1190/story/2201839.html letter to the SacBee] from some UCD professors who will not walk out as they feel teaching is more than just being paid. ''...We know we're not alone. The independent, dues-paying Davis Faculty Association recently asked its 166 members whether the association should support the walkout. Of those who cast ballots, 65.7 percent voted "No." '' + + The same issue of the Bee also ran a [http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/story/2201840.html letter] from other UCD faculty explaining some of the reasons for the walkout and for the current crisis of public education in California. ''We believe the real value of union, student and faculty mobilizations is their highlighting that the status quo is unacceptable. If we continue on the current path of simply managing successive rounds of budget cuts, we will undercut the higher education system beyond recognition.'' + + + ==== '''Further information:''' ==== + News articles detailing the proposed tuition increases of over 30% over the next year, from the [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/11/MNAB19L7Q9.DTL&tsp=1 SF Chronicle] and [http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ucfees11-2009sep11,0,5783183.story LA Times]. + Discussion of why the recent administrative actions matter for UC students, in Berkeley professor Catherine Cole's [http://www.scribd.com/doc/19476563/Cole-to-Students-UC-Budget-Context letter to students]. + [http://keepcaliforniaspromise.org/?p=1 Overview of California and UC budget history] by UCSF professor and former chair of the UC Committee on Planning and Budget, Stanton Glantz. + Plenty of other [http://www.gradstudentstoppage.com/links/ informational links] from the grad student walkout site. + "It Used to be Free" -- basic [http://toodumbtolivearchive.blogspot.com/2009/09/it-used-to-be-free-q-on-budget-crisis.html Q&A] on the UC budget crisis. + [http://toodumbtolivearchive.blogspot.com/2009/09/presentation-by-uc-berkeley-faculty-to.html webcast presentations] by Berkeley faculty from all sectors of campus, on the budget crisis, shared governance, history of California public education, student fee increases, and more. + Blog [http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/ Remaking the University] for extensive information on all budget issues and where you can find a link to the UC Davis Organizing Committee's facebook + Letter [http://universityprobe.org/2009/04/budget-lies-a-letter-to-the-president-of-uc/ Is there really a budget crisis?] requesting budget transparency + + [[Comments]] + ------ + ''2009-09-21 12:34:20'' [[nbsp]] Thank you for the links, they were most helpful. --["Users/AlexMandel"] + ------ + ''2009-09-23 12:24:26'' [[nbsp]] Excellent page! This answered many of my questions and has some great links! Good job, GSA! --["Users/MicheleTobias"] + ------ + ''2009-09-24 07:15:18'' [[nbsp]] Regarding the Sac Bee letter quoted under UCD's official response (not sure that's the right category for an op-ed by two faculty? Were they speaking on behalf of UCD, officially?): it's interesting the authors don't mention how many faculty actually cast ballots in that vote. But even if ALL 166 members voted, 65.7% of them would still be far fewer than the number of Davis faculty who have signed on to support the walkout statement. --["Users/DavisOrganizingCommittee"]

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- = Please visit [http://gsa.ucdavis.edu/UC_Budget UC Budget] for more information and news briefs about the ongoing budget issues and reasons for the scheduled walk-out. = - - == '''System-wide Call to Strike November 18-20, 2009''' == - - Next week the UCDOC has several events organized to join and support the system-wide protests and all-campus strike. Please see the attached [[File(UCDOC Flyer.pdf)]] for information regarding these events including: - - • 11/10 A NIGHT OF SPOKEN WORD & PROTEST! 7:30-10pm 1001 Giedt Hall - • 11/16 TEACH-IN! COME LEARN ABOUT THE CRISIS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN CALIF. 7:00PM 1001 Giedt Hall - • 11/18 UC DAVIS CARAVAN TO MASSIVE RALLY AT NOON AT UCB SPROUL PLAZA meet for rides at Mondavi Center at 9AM! - • 11/19 UCDA SPEAK OUT! 10am at MRAK HALL - - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDNIG THE STUDENTS CALL TO ACTION - - You can also find the following supplemental materials: - - • [[File(Faculty Pledge to Strike.pdf)]] November 18-20 supporting the students who wish to protest the 32% fee increase the Regents will vote on November 19, 2009 - • Letter for students to send to their professors requesting their support in the strike, [[File(Petition Your Professor to Strike.pdf)]] - • Information regarding how the [[File(How UC Pledges Your Tuition.pdf)]] - - For more information about this ongoing process please see - - In addition, here are a few URLs linking to prominent sources of info: - - * UC Strike homepage: http://ucstrike.com/ - * UCDOC Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167590587534 - * Remaking the University, a UC-centered but statewide aggregator of news and views, with tons of great info: http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/ - - - ----- - == '''September 24 Walkout Coverage and Reactions''' == - UC Berkeley walkout takes to/over the streets [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_w0CToZjCc&feature=player_embedded here]. - ''California Aggie'' [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/special_reports/walkout_0909/editorial.lasso op-ed] encouraging students not to join in the protest. - - === '''What is happening on September 24, 2009?''' === - - The University Professional and Technical Employees union ([http://www.upte.org/ UPTE]) have called a one-day [http://www.upte.org/strike-sept-09.pdf strike]. - UC faculty have organized a [http://ucfacultywalkout.com/ faculty walkout] in support of students and staff, and in defense of public education in California. - UC graduate students have organized a [http://www.gradstudentstoppage.com/ grad student walkout] in support of faculty, students, and staff, and in defense of public education in California. - UC undergraduate students have organized a [http://www.ucstudentwalkout.com/ undergrad student walkout] in support of faculty, students, and staff, and in defense of public education in California - The UC Student Association (UCSA), representing every campus except Davis ASUCD/GSA and the UCLA Graduate Student Association, unanimously passed a [http://www.ucsa.org/board/resolutions/UC%20Walk%20Out%20Resolution%20Final.pdf resolution] supporting the walkout, and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) also [http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/newsroom/2009PRS/ucwalkout.htm endorsed] the walkout. - The Coalition of University Employees [http://www.cueunion.org/cue_home.php CUE] which primarily represents university administrators recently voted to sympathy strike in support of the UPTE strike - The Davis campus is planning a [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272089605423&ref=mf rally] on the Quad at noon, in addition to support at the UPTE picket lines that morning. - - - === '''Brief Details; Each Section has More Details Below''' === - - As you may be aware, a grassroots organization of UC graduate students have called for a walkout on September 24th. Graduate students should follow their own consciences in deciding whether or not to participate in the walkout. Below is information intended to help you make an informed decision about your participation or non-participation in this action. - - LINKS: The grad student and faculty walkout is in support of UPTE's one-day strike. Here is the graduate student letter of support [http://www.upte.org/strike-sept-09.pdf note link is a PDF] and the letter in support drafted for the [http://ucfacultywalkout.com/ faculty walkout]. You can obtain more information and read the graduate student letter at [http://www.gradstudentstoppage.com/ grad walk-out]. UC undergrads have also recently called for a walkout and the [http://www.ucstudentwalkout.com/ letter is available here]. All of these pages contain many links to information about the walkout. - - Please note that UPTE's strike is the only official, organizationally-led event on the 24th. The faculty and grad student walkouts are being organized on the ground through grassroots outreach. - - * PAY: The university is officially allowed to dock one day of pay for people who are scheduled and choose not to teach on the 24th, but organizers indicate that it is unlikely based on past experiences. However, please be aware that a one-day pay dock is possible. - - * JOB PROTECTION: TAs and Instructors who choose not to teach at all on the 24th are safe from disciplinary action due to our UAW union membership. However, GSRs and students in other non-teaching positions may not be protected; if this is you, please contact your union representative [http://www.uaw2865.org/contact/contact.php at UAW] for further information on your rights and protections. - - * INFORMING STUDENTS: In order to maintain job protection if you are scheduled to teach on the 24th, you can inform your students of your plans ahead of time, e.g. by emailing them via SmartSite. However, you cannot walk into the classroom on the 24th, speak to your students, then walk out again. If you do the latter, you lose union protection and face any disciplinary action on your own. - - * TEACHING ASSISTANTS: If you are a TA with a class scheduled for the 24th, you may choose to communicate directly with the professor of your course about your plans. However, you are not legally required to do so. - - * AFTER THE 24th: Because of union rules, our jobs are only protected when we participate on the 24th (the duration of the one-day UPTE strike). As it stands now, if any actions continue after the 24th, individuals will be participating on their own, without legal protection against docked pay, disciplinary action, or dismissal. - - === '''The Walkout in Relation to GSA''' === - - The Graduate Student Association has bylaws in place for who can call an emergency General Assembly Meeting. The requirements have not been met to call an Emergency General Assembly meeting to discuss the 9/24 walk-out prior to this scheduled event. The Graduate Student Association is non-partisan and cannot endorse political activities without the approval from the General Assembly. As an emergency meeting has not been called; these issues will be addressed at the first scheduled GSA Assembly meeting in October. - - Since the GSA cannot vote on the issue without the Assembly, nor can the GSA call for a vote from the graduate student body regarding the 9/24 walkout (as this vote requires first General Assembly approval to write a resolution and then the resolution would require a majority vote from the entire graduate student population), all that can be said on this GSA web page at present is that graduate students should act according to their own consciences. We offer here some information about the rights and protections afforded those students who choose to honor the UPTE [http://www.upte.org/strikelocations.html picket lines] and support the walkout by suspending grad student teaching and official university business on 9/24, so that all graduate students can make informed decisions as to their actions that day. - - ==== '''Job Protection and Pay''' ==== - - Under the UAW [http://www.uaw2865.org/rights/files/UAW_UC_07_09.pdf contract], individual TAs and Instructors who choose not to teach or engage in university business on 9/24 are protected from disciplinary action. (GSRs and students in non-teaching positions are advised to contact the [http://www.uaw2865.org/contact/contact.php union] for further information about their rights and protections.) - - Grad students who wish to inform their students about their plans to walkout can do so in advance by email and via SmartSite, which ensures protection under the union contract. However, that protection will be nullified if you go to your class, discuss the walkout with your students, and ''then'' walk out. - - The university is officially allowed to dock the pay of students who are scheduled to teach but walk out on 9/24. While this has not often happened in the past when students chose to honor picket lines, you should be aware that a one-day pay dock is a possibility. - - Additionally, union protection for this walkout is only for the day of September 24 (the duration of the one-day UPTE strike). After the 24th, any work stoppage is subject to disciplinary action. - - === '''Why are the strike and walkout happening?''' === - - The UPTE strike is, essentially, in response to unfair labor practices and the university's failure to bargain in good faith. For further details, see [http://www.upte.org/strikeFAQ.pdf UPTE's strike FAQ]. - - From the faculty walkout [http://ucfacultywalkout.com/ statement]: - ''Under the cover of the summer months, UC administration has pushed through a program of tuition hikes, enrollment cuts, layoffs, furloughs, and increased class sizes that harms students and jeopardizes the livelihoods of the most vulnerable university employees. These decisions fundamentally compromise the mission of the University of California. They are complicit with the privatization of public education, and they have been made in a manner that flouts the principle of shared governance at the core of the UC faculty's capacity to guide the future of the University in accordance with its mission.'' - - The primary demands set forth in the walkout statements from faculty and students include: - No furloughs or paycuts for employees making under $40,000. - The immediate institution of the Academic Senate Council's July 29 recommendation regarding the implementation of furloughs. (For background on this, see UCSB professor Chris Newfield's [http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-matter-with-ucop.html analysis].) - A complete rollback of student fees to 2008-2009 levels, and no new fee increases beyond the rate of inflation. - Full disclosure of the UC budget. - - === '''How does this particularly affect students and faculty in the sciences?''' === - - How will budget cuts affect students and faculty in the sciences? - '''increased tuition''' -- Tuition fees may increase over 30% for undergrads and as much as 15% for grad students by Fall 2010. UC President Yudof has also proposed additional tuition increases for undergrads majoring in business and engineering and for grad students in the medical and law schools. - '''limited lab budgets''' -- Our PIs will be forced to cover the extra expense of increased tuition. And, if our labs are already strapped for cash, grad students will need to find additional positions to cover educational costs. - '''fewer funding opportunities''' -- Yet, as budgets are slashed, as faculty are released, and as enrollment drops (due to tuition increases), grad students will find fewer opportunities for lab assistantships and teaching appointments. At the same time, the competition for even scarcer state funding will only intensify. - '''no support for basic research''' -- As the government gives less and less money to the UCs, our labs and projects will depend more and more on funding from private companies. If industries are only interested in application-based research, what will happen to basic science research at the UCs? - - == '''Postdoctoral Scholar Layoffs''' == - - The GSA Chair was given permission to share this email with graduate students concerning the lack of protection for postdoctoral scholars and how this affects undergraduates and future postdocs (current grads). - - Dear Malaika, - - I write to share with you information I have already circulated among graduate students in my department regarding the recent layoffs of postdoctoral lecturers jointly appointed in the English Department and University Writing Program. I am (or perhaps more accurately, was) one of the affected postdoctoral lecturers. - - Along with the two other English/UWP postdoctoral lecturers assigned to teach UWP courses in Winter and Spring '10, I was laid off by the University Writing Program yesterday afternoon. We can keep our scheduled English courses (which for me means Fall '09 and Spring '10) on a per-term basis, but we lose our other two classes and with them our health insurance. Several UWP lecturers beyond the three postdocs were also laid off. Chris Thaiss, UWP Chair, has made clear to me that there is no chance of our getting those sections of UWP101 back. David Robertson, English Department Chair, has informed me that there is no chance of the English department making up the postdocs' missing classes with additional English department courses. - - I want to stress that this layoff is a direct result of the budget crisis and was framed that way by Dr. Thaiss both in his conversation with me and in his subsequent e-mail to all UWP faculty. It not only impacts those of us who have lost all or half of our employment, it also negatively affects our undergraduate students who will suffer because 15 sections of UWP courses required for graduation will not and cannot be offered without us. Surely this reduction will hinder many students' progress toward graduation. - - Please share this information with graduate students and take it into account when making choices about the welfare of UCD graduate students. It illustrates the concrete impact the budget crisis is having on our university community. Many UCD graduate students count on a year of postdoc teaching to provide income and health insurance in the year immediately following graduation, during the search for a more permanent job. I did. Now, one week before I was scheduled to begin teaching my first class of my postdoctoral lecturer term, I find that security taken away. - - Thanks for your time and consideration. - - - ==='''UCD's Official Response'''=== - ‘When UC decided that faculty furlough days could not be taken on instructional days, it was thinking of students. Even in this financial crisis, the university wants to do everything it can to ensure that you continue to receive a world-class education.’ — Chancellor Linda Katehi, in a [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/special_reports/walkout_0909/letter.lasso letter to students] on 9/23 that did not mention the UPTE and CUE strikes or the student-led organizing efforts that were endorsed by UCSA. - - For more information on the the official response from UCDavis, visit [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/special_reports/walkout_0909/ UCD's News & Information Page"]. - - === '''Various Faculty Viewpoints''' === - A [http://www.sacbee.com/1190/story/2201839.html letter to the SacBee] from some UCD professors who will not walk out as they feel teaching is more than just being paid. ''...We know we're not alone. The independent, dues-paying Davis Faculty Association recently asked its 166 members whether the association should support the walkout. Of those who cast ballots, 65.7 percent voted "No." '' - - The same issue of the Bee also ran a [http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/story/2201840.html letter] from other UCD faculty explaining some of the reasons for the walkout and for the current crisis of public education in California. ''We believe the real value of union, student and faculty mobilizations is their highlighting that the status quo is unacceptable. If we continue on the current path of simply managing successive rounds of budget cuts, we will undercut the higher education system beyond recognition.'' - - - ==== '''Further information:''' ==== - News articles detailing the proposed tuition increases of over 30% over the next year, from the [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/11/MNAB19L7Q9.DTL&tsp=1 SF Chronicle] and [http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ucfees11-2009sep11,0,5783183.story LA Times]. - Discussion of why the recent administrative actions matter for UC students, in Berkeley professor Catherine Cole's [http://www.scribd.com/doc/19476563/Cole-to-Students-UC-Budget-Context letter to students]. - [http://keepcaliforniaspromise.org/?p=1 Overview of California and UC budget history] by UCSF professor and former chair of the UC Committee on Planning and Budget, Stanton Glantz. - Plenty of other [http://www.gradstudentstoppage.com/links/ informational links] from the grad student walkout site. - "It Used to be Free" -- basic [http://toodumbtolivearchive.blogspot.com/2009/09/it-used-to-be-free-q-on-budget-crisis.html Q&A] on the UC budget crisis. - [http://toodumbtolivearchive.blogspot.com/2009/09/presentation-by-uc-berkeley-faculty-to.html webcast presentations] by Berkeley faculty from all sectors of campus, on the budget crisis, shared governance, history of California public education, student fee increases, and more. - Blog [http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/ Remaking the University] for extensive information on all budget issues and where you can find a link to the UC Davis Organizing Committee's facebook - Letter [http://universityprobe.org/2009/04/budget-lies-a-letter-to-the-president-of-uc/ Is there really a budget crisis?] requesting budget transparency - - [[Comments]] - ------ - ''2009-09-21 12:34:20'' [[nbsp]] Thank you for the links, they were most helpful. --["Users/AlexMandel"] - ------ - ''2009-09-23 12:24:26'' [[nbsp]] Excellent page! This answered many of my questions and has some great links! Good job, GSA! --["Users/MicheleTobias"] - ------ - ''2009-09-24 07:15:18'' [[nbsp]] Regarding the Sac Bee letter quoted under UCD's official response (not sure that's the right category for an op-ed by two faculty? Were they speaking on behalf of UCD, officially?): it's interesting the authors don't mention how many faculty actually cast ballots in that vote. But even if ALL 166 members voted, 65.7% of them would still be far fewer than the number of Davis faculty who have signed on to support the walkout statement. --["Users/DavisOrganizingCommittee"]	+ #redirect UC Budget Crisis

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- Greetings GSA! It is truly an honor serving as Chair and I look forward to another great year. Although we face many challenges with the budget crisis we will do our best to continue to advocate on behalf of graduate student needs and concerns. I look forward to building and sustaining relationships with other organizations such as the [http://students.law.ucdavis.edu/LSA/index.aspx Law Students Association] and [http://postdocs.ucdavis.edu/ Postdoctoral Scholars Association] this year. I will also continue working to provide resources and support for graduate students through collaborative projects such as '''["Grad Women Thrive in Academia"]''' and the ["Graduate Ally Coalition"]. Thanks to all of you for your continued support. In addition to my work as Chair, I was nominated in the Spring of 2009 to serve as the Western Regional Representative for the [http://www.nagps.org/committees/social-justice NAGPS Social Justice Committee] and my first task was in the promotion and distribution of the [http://www.campuspride.org/research/ Campus Pride Survey] which was geared to the LGBT community.	+ Greetings GSA! It is truly an honor serving as Chair and I look forward to another great year. Although we face many challenges with the budget crisis we will do our best to continue to advocate on behalf of graduate student needs and concerns. I look forward to building and sustaining relationships with other organizations such as the [http://students.law.ucdavis.edu/LSA/index.aspx Law Students Association] and [http://postdocs.ucdavis.edu/ Postdoctoral Scholars Association] this year. I will also continue working to provide resources and support for graduate students through collaborative projects such as '''["Grad Women Thrive in Academia"]''' and the '''["Graduate Ally Coalition"]'''. Thanks to all of you for your continued support. In addition to my work as Chair, I was nominated in the Spring of 2009 to serve as the Western Regional Representative for the [http://www.nagps.org/committees/social-justice NAGPS Social Justice Committee] and my first task was in the promotion and distribution of the [http://www.campuspride.org/research/ Campus Pride Survey] which was geared to the LGBT community.
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- I am working with the Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean and Chancellor, Abbie Boggs, the WRRC's Graduate Outreach Intern, Brook Colley, the Cross Cultural Center Chicano/Latino Community Intern, Jonathen Duran, the Co-Student Director of the Graduate Academic Achievement & Advocacy Program, George Sellu, the [http://cvpp.ucdavis.edu/ Campus Violence and Prevention Program] Peer Educator, and others on the ["Graduate Ally Coalition"]. We hosted a training session on Saturday, September 26, 2009 and we trained 29 attendees.	+ I am working with the Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean and Chancellor, Abbie Boggs, the WRRC's Graduate Outreach Intern, Brook Colley, the Cross Cultural Center Chicano/Latino Community Intern, Jonathen Duran, the Co-Student Director of the Graduate Academic Achievement & Advocacy Program, George Sellu, the [http://cvpp.ucdavis.edu/ Campus Violence and Prevention Program] Peer Educator, and others on the '''["Graduate Ally Coalition"]'''. We hosted a training session on Saturday, September 26, 2009 and we trained 29 attendees.

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- Greetings GSA! It is truly an honor serving as Chair and I look forward to another great year. Although we face many challenges with the budget crisis we will do our best to continue to advocate on behalf of graduate student needs and concerns. I look forward to building and sustaining relationships with other organizations such as the [http://students.law.ucdavis.edu/LSA/index.aspx Law Students Association] and [http://postdocs.ucdavis.edu/ Postdoctoral Scholars Association] this year. I will also continue working to provide resources and support for graduate students through collaborative projects such as '''["Grad Women Thrive in Academia"]''' and the Graduate Ally Coalition. Thanks to all of you for your continued support. In addition to my work as Chair, I was nominated in the Spring of 2009 to serve as the Western Regional Representative for the [http://www.nagps.org/committees/social-justice NAGPS Social Justice Committee] and my first task was in the promotion and distribution of the [http://www.campuspride.org/research/ Campus Pride Survey] which was geared to the LGBT community.	+ Greetings GSA! It is truly an honor serving as Chair and I look forward to another great year. Although we face many challenges with the budget crisis we will do our best to continue to advocate on behalf of graduate student needs and concerns. I look forward to building and sustaining relationships with other organizations such as the [http://students.law.ucdavis.edu/LSA/index.aspx Law Students Association] and [http://postdocs.ucdavis.edu/ Postdoctoral Scholars Association] this year. I will also continue working to provide resources and support for graduate students through collaborative projects such as '''["Grad Women Thrive in Academia"]''' and the ["Graduate Ally Coalition"]. Thanks to all of you for your continued support. In addition to my work as Chair, I was nominated in the Spring of 2009 to serve as the Western Regional Representative for the [http://www.nagps.org/committees/social-justice NAGPS Social Justice Committee] and my first task was in the promotion and distribution of the [http://www.campuspride.org/research/ Campus Pride Survey] which was geared to the LGBT community.
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- I am working with our outgoing and incoming Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean and Chancellor, Cynthia Degnan and Abbie Boggs, the WRRC's Graduate Outreach Intern, Brook Colley, the Cross Cultural Center Chicano/Latino Community Intern, Jonathen Duran, the Co-Student Director of the Graduate Academic Achievement & Advocacy Program, George Sellu, the [http://cvpp.ucdavis.edu/ Campus Violence and Prevention Program] Peer Educator, Shauna Stratton and others to form the Graduate Ally Coalition. We will be hosting a training session on Saturday, September 26, 2009 and we already expect about 50 attendees.	+ I am working with the Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean and Chancellor, Abbie Boggs, the WRRC's Graduate Outreach Intern, Brook Colley, the Cross Cultural Center Chicano/Latino Community Intern, Jonathen Duran, the Co-Student Director of the Graduate Academic Achievement & Advocacy Program, George Sellu, the [http://cvpp.ucdavis.edu/ Campus Violence and Prevention Program] Peer Educator, and others on the ["Graduate Ally Coalition"]. We hosted a training session on Saturday, September 26, 2009 and we trained 29 attendees.

Graduate Ally Coalition

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	+ + = Mission = + The UC Davis Graduate Ally Coalition (GAC) was formed in 2008 with the central purpose of training members of the graduate student community to serve as allies for their peers. GAC’s goal is to prepare a cohort of graduate allies representing a wide array of departments and graduate groups each year. Through a series of trainings and conversations, graduate allies will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support students and groups who may experience oppression or harassment due to race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability, age, language, nationality, socioeconomic status and/or religion/spirituality. Graduate allies will develop strategies for helping students cope with difficult situations and will be able to direct students to resources available on campus.

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Food Drive

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	+ =2009 GSA Fall Food Drive= + ==December 2, 3, and 4, 2009== + + We're all well aware that the vast majority of grad students aren't exactly rolling in dough. Teaching and Research Assitantships and departmental funding typically provide enough money for a grad to live on, though living on that funding may require a fairly basic lifestyle. + + So why throw a food drive onto the backs of grad students - many of whom might describe themselves as simply "getting by?" + + Because they are getting by. And there are entirely too many people are there who aren't. + + The Yolo County Food bank estimates that in our little patch of California 30,000 residents may be living with the threat of hunger. And while graduate school may mark a low point for disposable income in many of our lives, it also comes with the promise of an advanced degree, one that most of us will parlay into a reasonably well-paying job. + + We may not have much to give at this point in our lives but the need is entirely too great right now for us to wait. + + ==Therefore the GSA will be collecting canned food and monetary donations for the Yolo County Food Bank during the first week in December.== + + ===Three events will anchor our food drive. Students can donate canned and dry goods at any of the following events.=== + * The GSA General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8pm in the Cabernet Room of the Silo. + * The fall quarter Grad Pizza night at [wiki:davis:"Woodstock's Pizza"] (219 G Street) on (date TBD). + * ["Coffee-Bagel-Donut Day"] on Friday, December 4th at the GSA Office in the South Silo + + For more information about the Yolo County Food bank, check out their [http://www.foodbankyc.org/index.html website]. + And for a nice summary of the work done by the Food Bank, check out the article on page 8 of this month's [http://www.daviscoop.com/newsletter/dfcnews-11-09.pdf Davis Food Co-Op Newsletter].

Registration

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	+ This page about part-time registration is one of several that the GSA has put together which concern ongoing enrollment and ["registration"]. We've tried to gather info from the registrar's web page and the office of graduate studies pages in order to create a starting place for students trying to figure out part-time registration. Unfortunately there turned out to be very little info available about it. We're still working to get more info for this page. This page is current as of November, 2009. If you discover that any of this info has changed, please let the GSA know or just correct it yourself. This is a wiki after all. + + '''Part-Time Status''' + Many graduate programs are available on a part-time basis to qualified graduate students who, for reasons of occupation, family responsibility, or health are not able to attend full-time. At present, resident part-time students pay the full registration fee and one-half the educational fee. Nonresident students pay these fees plus one-half of the nonresident tuition. Applicants desiring part-time enrollment in an approved program should file a petition with the Office of the University Registrar immediately after admission. The form can be obtained through the graduate program coordinator. + + Please share your experiences with Part-Time Status in the comments box below. + [[Comments]]

In Absentia

AdamCostanzo — 2009-11-16 20:29:20

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	+ This page about ''In Absentia'' registration is one of several that the GSA has put together which concern ongoing enrollment and ["registration"]. We've tried to gather info from the registrar's web page and the office of graduate studies pages in order to create a starting place for students trying to figure out ''In Absentia'' registration. The info on this page is current as of November, 2009. If you discover that any of this info has changed, please let the GSA know or just correct it yourself. This is a wiki after all. + + Here is the university's ''In Absentia'' policy. The official document is located [http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/forms/in%20absentia%20policy.pdf here]. + + '''Fee Policy for Graduate Student ''In Absentia'' Registration''' + + The Fee Policy for Graduate Student ''In Absentia'' Registration promotes continuous enrollment of graduate and professional degree students by providing an appropriate enrollment incentive. The policy recognizes that these students may need to perform work away from the University but seeks to minimize the number of students who allow their registration status to lapse. As a result, the policy strengthens the relationship between the University and its graduate students. Both the eligibility criteria and reduced fee level are predicated on the fact that students undertaking approved coursework or research outside of California have access to substantially fewer instructional resources and student services than do students who reside within the state, and should therefore qualify for a meaningful fee reduction. + + Effective for the 2009 fall term, academic and professional program graduate students who find it necessary to undertake coursework or research related to their degree program outside of California during their tenure at the University are eligible for reductions in fees as provided below. Authority for implementation of this policy and for granting exceptions rests with the graduate dean unless campus authority for a degree program has been delegated to a professional school dean. + + '''Eligibility Criteria for the Reduced ''In Absentia'' Fee''' + + All students pursuing doctoral or master’s degrees in academic disciplines as well as those pursuing professional master’s or doctoral degrees are eligible for the fee reduction. Students in self-supporting graduate programs are not covered by this policy. + + Students may apply for ''In Absentia'' registration status under the following circumstances: + + * Academic doctoral students must have advanced to candidacy by the time the ''In Absentia'' status would begin. + + * Master’s and graduate professional students must have completed at least one year of coursework by the time the ''In Absentia'' status would begin. + + * Special cases within the above two categories can be approved only by exception at the discretion of the appropriate graduate dean or professional school dean. + + * Students who seek ''In Absentia'' registration beyond the initial term of ''In Absentia'' status must re-apply for each subsequent period. + + Students must be enrolled full-time in regular UC units to be eligible for the reduced ''In Absentia'' fee. The appropriate graduate dean or professional school dean is responsible for determining that the proposed ''In Absentia'' units meet the following criteria. The research or coursework: + + * Must be directly related to the student’s degree program as evidenced by UC faculty approval. + + * Must be of a nature that makes it necessary to be completed outside of California for at least one full academic term. + + * Must involve only indirect supervision appropriate to evaluating the student’s academic progress and performance (e.g., correspondence via e-mail or review of written work) from UC faculty during the ''In Absentia'' period. + + * Must involve no significant studying or in-person collaboration with UC faculty during the “In Absentia” period to ensure that units do not entail direct access to UC resources or learning environment. + + The appropriate graduate dean or professional school dean (in accordance with campus delegation of authority for degree programs) may grant ''In Absentia'' registration status for: + + * Up to two years for academic doctoral students. + + * Up to one year for master’s and graduate professional students. + + * Longer periods at the discretion of the appropriate graduate dean or professional school dean. + + Students shall observe the following requirements while enrolled ''In Absentia'': + + * Be enrolled full-time at their UC campus of origin for the duration of their ''In Absentia'' registration. + + * Be enrolled in a UC academic doctoral, master’s or graduate professional program (except self-supporting) for the duration of their ''In Absentia'' registration. + + Students are eligible to apply for and receive University fellowships and research assistantships, but not teaching assistantships during the ''In Absentia'' period. + + '''Study or Research at Non-UC Institutions''' + + Students paying the reduced ''In Absentia'' fee who enroll and pay fees at non-UC institutions will not qualify for additional University of California need-based aid. Students may fulfill all or part of their independent study requirements by enrolling in courses at a non-UC institution while registered ''In Absentia'' at UC. In this case, however, the tuition and fee charges paid to the non-UC institution will not increase the student’s eligibility for need-based aid from UC. The tuition and fees paid to non-UC institutions will also not affect the amount of ''In Absentia'' fees owed to UC. Furthermore, students who wish to transfer coursework from non-UC institutions toward degree requirements at the UC campus of origin must obtain approval to do so in accordance with campus policies. + + Periods of qualified ''In Absentia'' registration shall fulfill academic residency requirements for degree programs. Under current Academic Senate Regulations 610 and 688, academic residency requires only that students be registered and enrolled full-time at the University, and does not require them to be physically present or pay a certain amount of fees or tuition. As a result, periods of approved ''In Absentia'' research or coursework will count towards graduate degree residency requirements. The definition of academic residency is under the jurisdiction of the Academic Senate and is subject to review and revision. + + '''Reduced Fee Level''' + Students shall be assessed the following fees while registered ''In Absentia'': + + * 15 percent of the combined University Educational and Registration Fee. This reflects that students ''In Absentia'' have less access to UC resources than do other UC students, but continue to utilize some level of advising and other University resources to facilitate timely academic progress toward degree completion. + + * The full health insurance fees associated with the UC campus of origin (or provide evidence of alternative insurance coverage according to customary campus practice). Students registered ''In Absentia'' will have access to all benefits associated with their student health insurance plan. + + * Campus-based fees, as determined by each campus. + + * Non-resident tuition, if applicable. Nothing in this policy is intended to affect the criteria for applicability of non-resident tuition. + + * Professional school fees, if applicable. This would only apply to students in graduate professional programs subject to Fees for Selected Professional School Students. + + '''Follow-Up and Evaluation''' + + The Office of the President will assess the revenue impacts of the Policy during its initial implementation. Uncertainty over how students will adjust their enrollment patterns in response to the proposed fee reduction makes it difficult to estimate future revenue impacts using data from prior years. Within this context, it is anticipated that the Office of the President will measure the following: + + * Change in the number of students registering ''In Absentia'' in 2011-12 compared to 2008-09. + + * Change in the length of ''In Absentia'' registration durations in 2011-12 compared to 2008-09. + + * Change in the number of students with enrollment lapses of at least one term or on leave in 2011-12 compared to 2008-09. + + A full report on the revenue impacts will be provided to the Chancellors three years after implementation, with interim reports provided to the graduate deans each year prior to that. + + Finally, effective for the 2009 fall term, UC campuses will be required to eliminate the provision for research leaves currently granted to some doctoral students. A primary objective of the updated policy is to ensure the continuous enrollment of graduate students throughout the completion of their degrees. Allowing doctoral students to take “research leaves” that permit them to leave the University for significant periods of time as an alternative to continuous enrollment for graduate students in need of conducting research or completing coursework away from the University is inconsistent with the policy and such leaves are to be eliminated. + This [http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/students/in_absentiaFAQs.html page] has a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the ''In Absentia'' program. + + The ''In Absentia'' registration form is located [http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/forms/GS308_InAbsentiaRegistration.pdf here]. + + Please use the comment area below share your experiences with the ''In Absentia'' program. + [[Comments]]

Filing Fee

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	+ This page about Filing Fee registration is one of several that the GSA has put together which concern ongoing enrollment and ["registration"]. We've tried to gather info from the registrar's web page and the office of graduate studies pages in order to create a starting place for students trying to figure out Filing Fee registration. The info on this page is current as of November, 2009. If you discover that any of this info has changed, please let the GSA know or just correct it yourself. This is a wiki after all. + + [http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/students/filing.html This page] describes the very detailed process for actually filing one's dissertation. At the very bottom it contains the basic info below about filing fee registration. + + The Filing Fee was established expressly to assist those students who have completed all requirements for degrees except filing theses or dissertations and/or taking final examinations (master's comprehensive exams or doctoral final examinations) and are no longer using University facilities. The Filing Fee is a reduced fee paid in lieu of registration fees. It is assessed only once and must be paid to the Cashier's Office prior to submission of the form to Graduate Studies. Filing Fee status restrictions (more restrictions are noted on the application instruction sheet): + + * You may not be using University facilities; + + * You cannot be using faculty time other than the time involved in the final reading of the thesis or dissertation or in holding final examinations; + + * You are not eligible to hold any academic appointment title for more than 1 quarter; + + * You cannot hold a fellowship or receive financial aid. + + If you are eligible to use the Filing Fee procedure, you should complete a Filing Fee application, obtain the signature of the Graduate Adviser and your Committee chair, and return the application to Graduate Studies before you stop registering. The Filing Fee must be paid prior to submitting the application to Graduate Studies. + + Original (initial) filing fee deadlines adhere to registration deadlines. For example, if you were approved for one quarter of filing fee, you would be eligible to submit your dissertation or thesis up to the last day of late registration for the following quarter. If you do not submit by that date your filing fee status will expire and you would need to secure an extension from your program and from Graduate Studies. Filing fee extensions end the date noted on the petition. Make sure your filing fee is current before you submit your dissertation or thesis. + The Filing Fee [http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/forms/GS305_FilingFeeApp.pdf application] contains the following regulations. + + '''REGULATIONS FOR FILING FEE''' + + The Filing Fee was established expressly to assist those students WHO HAVE BEEN ADVANCED TO CANDIDACY and who have completed all requirements for degrees, including all research associated with the thesis or dissertation, except filing theses or dissertations and/or taking final examinations (master’s comprehensive or doctoral final examinations). Completion of formal course work or residence requirements does not automatically entitle you to apply for Filing Fee status. + + Filing Fee is a reduced fee paid in lieu of registration fees. The Filing Fee for the 2009-2010 academic year is currently $150. Fees are subject to change without prior notification. The fee must be paid at the Cashier's Office (application must be presented for validation) before the application is filed with the Graduate Studies Office. + + If you are eligible to use the Filing Fee option, you must obtain the signature of your Committee Chairperson and Graduate Adviser and return the application to the Graduate Studies Office. Engineering Majors, with the exception of those in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, must also obtain the signature of the Engineering Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies. + + Submission Deadline: The completed form, with appropriate signatures and fee paid validation, must be submitted to the Graduate Studies office no later than the first day of the quarter that Filing Fee status is to become effective. If you have not enrolled in any coursework or 299 units, or in any way generated registration fees, you may have until the last day of late registration to submit this form. Please consult the Class Schedule and Registration Guide for actual dates. + + If you have any questions regarding the Filing Fee option, please call Graduate Studies at (530) 752-0650. + + When on Filing Fee status you may not: + + * Use any University facilities (e.g. Student Health Services, Housing, library, Campus Recreation, laboratories, desk space). However, you may purchase a library card and/or health insurance, if you wish. (‘’’Note:’’’ According the Library’s website, students on Filing Fee may purchase a quarter’s worth of access for $12.50. The access you get while on filing fee is the same as any other full-time graduate student.) + + * Make demands upon faculty time other than the time involved in the final reading of the thesis/dissertation or in holding final examinations. + + * Receive a fellowship or financial aid. + + * Take course work of any kind. + + * Conduct your dissertation research. + + '''ADDITIONAL INFORMATION''' + + * If you have not already had one quarter of non-registered student appointment (e.g., while on PELP status), you may hold an academic appointment title (e.g., Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Postgraduate Researcher, Associate In, and similar titles) for one quarter only. Please note: During a non-registered quarter you are responsible for purchasing your own health insurance. Contact Student Health Services at (530) 752-6055 + + * If you have not filed your thesis/dissertation by the quarter indicated on your application, and/or taken the final examination: you may be required to readmit, register and pay full fees in order to fulfill all degree requirements; you may be required to take additional coursework and/or examinations; you may be required to re-advance to candidacy; or you may be terminated from the graduate program. Please contact your program to request a Time Extension Request form. + + * The Filing Fee option preserves your candidacy status with the University; however, you are no longer considered a full-time registered student by the University. You should BE AWARE that many loan agencies do not recognize this status and may require early repayment of student loans. In addition, if you are an international student, be sure you check with Services for International Students and Scholars for advice on how Filing Fee status affects your visa. + + * If you have already enrolled in courses, including 299 research units, for the quarter Filing Fee will begin, it is YOUR RESPONSBILITY to drop those courses and withdraw from the quarter by submitting a Petition to Withdraw to the Office of the Registrar PRIOR to the first day of the quarter for which you wish to go on Filing Fee. Failure to do so will result in financial obligation. + + * If you have a UC Davis e-mail account and you wish to retain your e-mail account, you will want to complete a Temporary Affiliate Form at http://taf.ucdavis.edu. For further information regarding the TAF and e-mail account, please contact IT-Express at (530) 752-HELP. If your e-mail account is a departmental account, you will need to contact your department regarding retaining it. (‘’’Note:’’’ Since the transition to GMAIL for the campus students should be able to keep their email addresses and accounts after graduating or going on filing fee.) + + If you are near the end of your time here in grad school this [http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/students/degree_candidates.html page] will also be of interest.

PELP

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Graduate students apply through their departments and professional students apply through their Dean's office. + + Readmission is guaranteed assuming you resume regular academic work on the agreed-upon return date and satisfy any holds on your registration. You are considered a continuing student following your PELP. It is your responsibility to check SISWeb for your registration pass times and register during the appropriate times. If you fail to return on the agreed-upon date, you will be automatically withdrawn from the university. + + Applications for PELP may be filed as late as the 10th day of instruction—Jan 15 during the quarter for which the student is requesting a leave. However, approved applications submitted after the first day of instruction will entitle you to only a partial refund of fees paid, in accordance with the Schedule of Refunds. The Schedule of Refunds refers to calendar days beginning with the first day of instruction. The effective date for determining a refund of fees is the date the completed and approved PELP form is returned to the Office of the University Registrar; see the “Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid” chapter in the General Catalog. + + An application fee of $60.00 is charged to your account when you enroll in the PELP program. This fee is identical to that paid by a student who withdraws and is required to pay a readmission fee upon return. After filing your PELP form, students owing student loans must file an exit form with Student Accounting. + + The PELP form is available in Room 12, Mrak Hall to complete and submit. However, you may also fax in your notice of PELP. Include your student ID number, name, quarter you wish to PELP, and your signature. The fax number is (530) 752-6906. E-mails and phone calls are not accepted as formal notices of PELP. The student’s signature must accompany the PELP request. + + The effective refund date is the date the PELP is filed with the Office of the University Registrar and it is presumed that no university services will be provided to you after that date. The percentage of fees that may be refunded is determined by the number of calendar days elapsed, beginning with the first day of instruction; see the Schedule of Refunds, on this page. Allow 4-5 weeks to receive your refund. + + If you have registered for classes, all of your courses will be dropped once your PELP request has been processed. + + For full PELP information, see http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/PDFFiles/D022PELPInformation.pdf. + + Here is the full text of the above mentioned [http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/PDFFiles/D022PELPInformation.pdf PDF] from the Registar's Office (rev. 3/09) with some notations added in order to include information from other sources. + + '''PELP Information''' + + The Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) is defined as a voluntary, temporary, planned interruption or pause in your regular, full-time education. The purpose is to enhance the prospect of successful completion of your academic program by allowing time for you to pursue other activities that will assist you in clarifying your educational goals (e.g., job opportunities and experience away from campus; time to resolve personal or medical problems). PELP makes it possible for you to suspend your academic work for a time and resume your studies with minimal procedural difficulties. + + '''Eligibility''' + + Registered students, both undergraduate and graduate, at UC Davis are eligible to enroll in the Planned Educational Leave Program. New undergraduates who seek a planned leave prior to their first term must contact the Undergraduate Admissions office before the first day of instruction. Such students will be considered for the Deferred Enrollment program. Subsequent to the first day of instruction, new undergraduates are considered continuing students and will only be considered through PELP administered by the Office of the Registrar. + + '''Transcript Notation''' + + A notation of the dates of your approved leave will be indicated on your official transcript. + + '''Duration of Leave''' + + Undergraduates may take one such leave during their academic career at UC Davis and that leave is limited to one quarter in duration. For graduate students the maximum leave is up to one year. + + '''Financial Aid''' + + Financial aid will be discontinued for the time of your leave. You may have to repay any financial aid funds already received for the quarter. If you are receiving any form of financial aid—grants, workstudy, fee payments, scholarships, loans, etc.— you must go to the Financial Aid Office and complete a Revision Request/Change In Aid form. (Law students go to King Hall; Medical Students go to MS1C.) If you have received a Cal Grant A or B, you must notify the California Student Aid Commission of any changes in your enrollment status. Contact the Financial Aid Office six weeks before you return from PELP to request that your financial aid be reinstated. + + '''Academic Credit''' + + You are not eligible to enroll in concurrent courses through UC Davis Extension, nor can you earn academic credit at UC Davis during the time of your leave. You may earn academic credit at other institutions and transfer that credit to UC Davis subject to rules concerning transfer credit. However, the intent of this program is to suspend academic work, and you are encouraged to carefully evaluate the desirability of continuing any academic work during your PELP. + + '''Undergraduate Students''' + + Go to the Office of the University Registrar, in 12 Mrak Hall, to initiate the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) process. We will process your PELP at once. A nonrefundable $60.00 fee will be charged to your account.. + + '''International Students''' + + After filing your PELP, go to the Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) office to complete your process. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations require students in F–1 and J–1 status to receive approval from the international student adviser prior to filing for PELP status. Failure to obtain advance approval may adversely affect your immigration status and may render you ineligible for certain benefits as a nonimmigrant. For more information, contact the SISS office at (530) 752-0864. + + '''Graduate Students''' + + Complete the PELP process with the graduate staff person in your department. Extensions to or reductions of leaves should be completed through your department. + + '''Professional Students''' + + Complete the PELP process with your dean. Extensions to or reductions of leaves should be completed with your dean. + + '''Deadlines''' + + Filing deadline is the tenth day of instruction. To receive a full refund of your fees, you must file by the first day of instruction. After the first day, you will receive a partial refund in accordance with the schedule of refunds. + + '''Housing''' + + When you return from your leave, your housing priority is that of a continuing student. If you are living in the residence halls at the time of your PELP, you can cancel your housing contract by providing proof of your PELP status to Student Housing, in 160 Student Housing. If you wish to return to the residence halls after your leave, you must submit a written request to Student Housing at least eight weeks prior to the start of the quarter. You should also request to be placed on the continuing student waiting list. Any questions regarding this process should be directed to Student Housing, studenthousing@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-2033. If you are a resident of The Parks, Orchard, and Solano Park Apartments, you are allowed one quarter leave from regular enrolled status during your entire residency and must submit your PELP form to Student Housing, in 160 Student Housing. + + '''Student Accounts''' + + Please review your account balance to be sure it is accurate and paid in full. Note that if you are a financial aid recipient, aid may have to be repaid. A specific amount due may not be available for 4-8 weeks after separation. For account balances, go to SisWeb at http://sisweb.ucdavis.edu, or e-mail stdtaccts@ucdavis.edu. If you have received an institutional loan (e.g., Perkins, USL, Emil Mrak, etc.) while attending UC Davis, please complete a mandatory online exit session at http://studentaccounting.ucdavis.edu. Select “Exit Loan Counseling Interview” from the Options heading, and then choose “Exit Interview” from the next Web page's menu located on the upper left side. This interview provides information regarding loan balances and repayment issues. If required, a hold will be placed on your records if an exit interview is not completed. If you have any questions, call (530) 752-5870. Please be sure to update your address(es) so that important information will reach you. See http://sisweb.ucdavis.edu to update address(es). + + '''Health Services''' + + You may receive services at Student Health Services (SHS) located at Cowell Student Health Center at non-student rates as long as you are on PELP. If you want to receive services at student rates, you may purchase an SHS card at any time during your PELP status. For more information or to purchase an SHS card, call (530) 752-9639. Enrollment in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is restricted to the first quarter of PELP only, and is available only to those students who were already SHIP members while they were registered students. SHIP members who are on PELP for spring quarter or semester are covered through the end of the summer coverage period. For more information about SHIP enrollment for PELP students, see the Cowell Student Health Center Web site at http://www.healthcenter.ucdavis.edu or call Insurance Services at (530) 752-6055. + + '''Availability of University Services''' + + If you enroll in the PELP program, you are not considered a regular student during the time of your leave and are not eligible to receive normal university services with the following exceptions: + + * Student Employment Services. You may consult Student Employment Services while on leave. + + * Advising and Counseling. You may receive limited advising and counseling services at the Counseling Center to assist you in your transition from the university. + + * Library. You may purchase a library card from Shields Library for $12.50 per quarter. Borrowing privileges and online access are limited. ('''Note:''' According to Library staff, these are the details of those limitations: If the student is employed by the university with a research title then they still get full free library privileges as student (300 books, remote electronic access with Kerberos authentication only if department sponsors student, ILL, and DDS). If they are not employed by the university then for one quarter they pay $12.50. They then have a 5-book limit, no remote electronic access, no ILL or DDS, and the library card is not eligible at the medical library BML. Pay is by cash or check to UC Regents.) + + * Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). Students who are registered with the university under the Planned Educational Leave Program are eligible to purchase a membership to the ARC. The student must bring a photo ID, documentation of PELP status, and a university issued photo ID card in order to purchase a membership to participate in programs and gain entrance into the facility. All registration forms must be completely signed and filled out. PELP students fall under the “other student” classification and pay fees associated with that membership type. + + '''Returning to Classes''' + + Readmission is guaranteed assuming you resume regular academic work on the agreed-upon return date and satisfy any holds on your registration. You are considered a continuing student following your PELP. It is your responsibility to check SISWeb for your registration pass times and register during the appropriate times. If you fail to return on the agreed-upon date, you will be automatically withdrawn from the university. + + Please use the comment area below share your experiences with the PELP program. + [[Comments]]

Registration

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	+ While most grad students register each quarter for a full-time load of classes, seminars, or research credits there comes the need from time to time to grapple with one of the other registration options offered by the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Graduate Studies. We developed this page to serve as a starting point for students looking to learn about these options. + + '''PELP Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP)''' + The Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) allows any registered student to temporarily suspend academic work at UC Davis while still remaining enrolled. + + '''''In Absentia''''' + Academic and professional program graduate students who find it necessary to undertake coursework or research related to their degree program outside of California during their tenure at the University are eligible for reductions in fees. + + '''Filing Fee''' + The Filing Fee was established expressly to assist those students who have completed all requirements for degrees except filing theses or dissertations and/or taking final examinations (master's comprehensive exams or doctoral final examinations) and are no longer using University facilities. + + '''Part-Time''' + Many graduate programs are available on a part-time basis to qualified graduate students who, for reasons of occupation, family responsibility, or health are not able to attend full-time. At present, resident part-time students pay the full registration fee and one-half the educational fee. Nonresident students pay these fees plus one-half of the nonresident tuition. Applicants desiring part-time enrollment in an approved program should file a petition with the Office of the University Registrar immediately after admission. The form can be obtained through the graduate program coordinator.

Events Board

MalaikaSingleton — 2009-11-16 19:07:09

Event 'Graduate & Professional Students of Color Mixer' posted.

GSA Agendas and Minutes/2009-10

Filan — 2009-11-16 11:38:42

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GSA Agendas and Minutes/2009-10

Filan — 2009-11-16 11:38:20

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What's New

AdamCostanzo — 2009-11-15 19:41:44

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GSA External Chair

Marrah — 2009-11-13 12:15:33

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	+ === November 23, 2009 === + The budget pages have recently been updated. However, we do not have any official news about the changes for the mid-year and next academic year. We will have a meeting later his month and I hope to have some more information to provide here and on the Student Affairs budget page. +
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	+ + === October 22, 2009 === + I received all of the documents handed out at this meeting; all materials to orient new members of the committee. As we are on a two year plan for our medical, dental and vision benefits from the quotes made to us and approved last year we won't likely meet again this academic year. Please check back to see if additional meeting are scheduled.
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- This will be a joint commission/city council meeting, to primarily discuss rental issues in the city of Davis.	+ This will be a joint commission/city council meeting, to primarily discuss rental issues in the city of Davis. If you go to the webpage for the commission, you can obtain the minutes from this meeting.

GSA External Chair

Marrah — 2009-11-13 12:10:18

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- Malaika and I will attend the NAGPS National Conference at the University of Nebraska Lincoln November 14-18th. I have personally been very busy with the conference planning as NAGPS Secretary. I have been working on the NAGPS constitutional committee as well as maintaining the conference webpage and weekly annoucements. I will provide a detailed report from the conference proceedings when I return.	+ Malaika and I will attend the NAGPS National Conference at the University of Nebraska Lincoln November 14-18th. I have personally been very busy with the conference planning as NAGPS Secretary. I have been working on the NAGPS constitutional committee as well as maintaining the conference webpage and weekly annoucements. I will provide a detailed report from the conference proceedings when I return. I have also decided to run for the office of NAGPS President, please feel free to join my page and leave feedback/ask questions [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Marrah-for-NAGPS-President/171897622629?ref=mf Marrah for NAGPS President].

Legal Aid

Marrah — 2009-11-13 12:07:47

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	+ + ----- + If you have used any of these services or know about others, please provide us some feedback! + [[Comments]]

Legal Aid

Marrah — 2009-11-13 12:06:07

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- * [http://cityofdavis.org/cs/mediation/index.cfm City of Davis, Community Mediation Service] Offering a fair and balanced forum for resolving disputes in a neutral and confidential environment. Promoting an established method for conflict management, CMS has served the Davis Community since 1990.	+ * [http://cityofdavis.org/cs/mediation/index.cfm City of Davis, Community Mediation Service] Offering a fair and balanced forum for resolving disputes in a neutral and confidential environment. Promoting an established method for conflict management, CMS has served the Davis Community since 1990. If you have used this service before it is very important that the city received you feedback, please take the [http://cityofdavis.org/cs/mediation/survey.cfm Mediation Feedback Survey].

GSA Agendas and Minutes/2009-10

Filan — 2009-11-12 12:19:27

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GSA Agendas and Minutes/2009-10

Filan — 2009-11-12 12:19:16

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GSA Agendas and Minutes/2009-10

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GSA Agendas and Minutes/2009-10

Filan — 2009-11-12 12:17:23

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Featured Group

Filan — 2009-11-12 12:00:38

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- The '''Geography Graduate Group''' is interdisciplinary with faculty from more than twenty departments and centers on campus. ["Geography Graduate Group" GGG] students are doing research in areas of the humanities, natural sciences, and everywhere in between. The group has three representatives at the GSA ["Assembly" General Assembly]: Trina Filan, Josh Perlman and Craig Beebe. Their ["departmental GSAs" departmental graduate student association] is known as SAGE (Students Advocating for Geographic Education) and has been in its current form since the students organized in the 2007-2008 academic year to ensure their interests were considered in administrative decisions. The geography students have been actively involved in building the core curriculum for their graduate group. In addition to SAGE, several of the students have formed [wiki:davis:GLOBAL GLOBAL: Geography Club] as a social organization in 2007. Students with geographical interests from all over campus are welcome to join GLOBAL.	+ The '''Geography Graduate Group''' is interdisciplinary with faculty from more than twenty departments and centers on campus. ["Geography Graduate Group" GGG] students are doing research in areas of the humanities, natural sciences, and everywhere in between. The group has three representatives at the GSA ["Assembly" General Assembly]: Alison McNally, Josh Perlman and Craig Beebe. Their ["departmental GSAs" departmental graduate student association] is known as SAGE (Students Advocating for Geographic Education) and has been in its current form since the students organized in the 2007-2008 academic year to ensure their interests were considered in administrative decisions. The geography students have been actively involved in building the core curriculum for their graduate group. In addition to SAGE, several of the students have formed [wiki:davis:GLOBAL GLOBAL: Geography Club] as a social organization in 2007. Students with geographical interests from all over campus are welcome to join GLOBAL.

Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-11 10:11:41

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- Orientation funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis. After the orientation, GSA representatives seeking orientation funds must submit an Orientation Fund Application along with receipts documenting spending. The deadline for this application is in November and is printed on the Orientation Fund Application form. The minimum per student reimbursement amounts are printed on the Orientation Fund Application as well. Reimbursements are calculated soon after the deadline. Orientation Fund checks are processed by ["About GSA" Office Coordinator] and are sent to the GSA Office for representatives to pick up.	+ Orientation funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis. After the orientation, GSA representatives seeking orientation funds must submit an Orientation Fund Application along with receipts documenting spending. The deadline for this application is typically at the end of October and is printed on the Orientation Fund Application form. The minimum per student reimbursement amounts are printed on the Orientation Fund Application as well. Reimbursements are calculated soon after the deadline. Orientation Fund checks are processed by ["About GSA" Office Coordinator] and are sent to the GSA Office for representatives to pick up.

2008-2009 GSA Vice Chair

Karinna — 2009-11-10 16:37:30

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	+ + • Building Committee for Health and Wellness Center + The committee meets once a month from 12-2 starting November and lunch is provided. The building is due to be completed in March, so this is a short commitment.

annoucements

Marrah — 2009-11-10 12:56:56

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annoucements

Marrah — 2009-11-10 12:56:38

Upload of file 11-10-09 GSA Weekly Announcements_Grad Coord.pdf.

annoucements

Marrah — 2009-11-10 12:55:54

Upload of file 11-10-09 GSA Weekly Announcements_Reps.pdf.

annoucements

Marrah — 2009-11-10 12:38:25

Upload of file Graduate and Professional Students of Color Mixer.pdf.

Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-09 23:00:02

Upload of file Orientation Fund Application - 2010.docx.

Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-09 23:00:02

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Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-09 22:40:34

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Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-09 22:40:10

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Orientation Fund

emckenzi — 2009-11-09 22:35:16

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- Any graduate student group registered as the representative organization for graduate students within a graduate group is eligible to receive funds. This should also be the group that sends representatives to the GSA Assembly. See "Becoming a Representative."	+ Any graduate student group registered as the representative organization for graduate students within a graduate group is eligible to receive funds; only one application per group will be considered. This should also be the group that sends representatives to the GSA Assembly. See "Becoming a Representative."

What's New

Marrah — 2009-11-09 13:41:39

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	+ + UCDOC (UCD Organizing Committee) is a group of concerned graduate students, formed in response to the ongoing crisis within UC, primarily to publicize the crisis and events surrounding it; as well as to help educate the UCD community. We actively seek new members from all departments on campus--the more voices, the better we can speak to the situation of UCD as a whole. To date we have undertaken numerous educational and mobilizing projects. In actively seeking new members, we actively seek and encourage still more new projects.

9/24 Walkout

Marrah — 2009-11-09 13:39:30

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9/24 Walkout

Marrah — 2009-11-09 13:38:35

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9/24 Walkout

Marrah — 2009-11-09 13:38:16

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- - 1) General information page on the GSA wiki, as a compilation of materials from many sources http://gsa.ucdavis.edu/9/24_Walkout - 2) UC Strike homepage: http://ucstrike.com/ - 3) The Solidarity Alliance homepage (which includes a UCD page listing UCD specific news and events): http://www.ucsolidarity.org/ - 4) UCDOC Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167590587534 - 5) Remaking the University, a UC-centered but statewide aggregator of news and views, with tons of great info: http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/	+ * UC Strike homepage: http://ucstrike.com/ + * UCDOC Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167590587534 + * Remaking the University, a UC-centered but statewide aggregator of news and views, with tons of great info: http://utotherescue.blogspot.com/