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The University of California must recommit itself to the mission for which it was created. Excellence in research, teaching, and shared governance should once again guide university priorities and the allocation of university resources. Accordingly, we ask the University of California Office of t...

Three new members were added in the 2026 election: Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval (Chicano Studies), Kate McDonald (History), and Constance Penley (Film and Media Studies). The Board officers for 2026-27 are: Co-chairs Lisa Hajjar (Sociology) and Kate McDonald, Secretary Maxwell Millar-Blanchaer (Phys...

On April 13, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) launched a new policy platform ahead of the 2026 midterms to counter attacks and secure a strong future for public colleges and universities. A Blueprint for Strengthening and Trans...

Defending Scientific Research and Academic FreedomIn the last few months, faculty have taken extraordinary actions to defend higher education. The UCSB Faculty Association, along with our state-wide federation, CUCFA, and our national ally, AAUP, have won several significant victories to protect ...