message from the Assistant Vice Chancellor
 June 2009
It continues to be a very busy year in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento. Your voice on behalf of UCLA is especially important as we work to confront the impact of the economic crisis on our nation's colleges and universities. We recently completed a successful advocacy trip to Sacramento to share our concerns about the state budget with our California lawmakers. For more information on the serious implications of the budget on the university, please visit www.ucla.edu/about/budget for the latest developments.
In our nation's capital, the Obama Administration and Congress are working to confront our country's economic challenges, but the road ahead is uncertain. Decisions in Washington will affect issues that matter to us, like college access and affordability. Your involvement on behalf of the university is crucial! Please visit our Get Involved page to learn how you can become an advocate.
Go Bruins!
Keith S. Parker
Assistant Vice Chancellor
News
Elimination of Cal Grant Funding Threatens UC
As California's fiscal situation continues to deteriorate, the state's higher education systems – representing more than 3.5 million students – are facing a dramatic budget crisis. President Yudof was scheduled to testify before the state Conference Committee on the Budget today (June 1). ... read more.
UCLA Signs Partnership for CleanTech Los Angeles
Chancellor Gene Block joined Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Caltech President Jean-Lou Chameau, USC Provost Max Nikias, and leaders from the Los Angeles government and business communities to join in a partnership for the new CleanTech Los Angeles initiative ... read more.
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Legislation
President Obama's FY2010 Budget
On May 7, President Obama sent Congress his FY2010 budget for federal agencies and programs. Congress approved its own budget blueprint in April, but the President's recently released budget provides greater detail on his Administration's priorities for the coming fiscal year. Together with Congress' budget, the President's requests will provide guidance for Congressional appropriators as they consider their FY10 spending bills this summer...read more.
The American Recovery and Reinvesment Act
On February 17, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvesment Act (ARRA) of 2009. For more on implementation of this new law...read more.
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