Budget News
Check this page for updates on budget-related news from the UC Office of the President, UCSD News, UCSD campus notices and other sources.
Sept. 3: Furlough plans begin across the UC
The University of California began its systemwide furlough program this week, with most UC employees sharing the pain of pay cuts to help offset the loss of more than a billion dollars in state support. UCOP release
Aug. 25: Furlough salary bands
See the pay-cut/ furlough salary bands for staff and faculty, effective Sept. 1, 2009. UCOP PDF
Aug. 25: Q&A for administrators
Information intended to assist administrators to plan for implementation. AYSO doc
Aug. 25: Use of furlough time
Furlough time is to be used in accordance with the following UC provisions. AYSO PDF
Aug. 14: Q&A on budget, campus construction
Employees, students, parents, and the public may seek a better understanding of why UC campuses are continuing any construction activity during a major reduction in general fund budget support from the state. This document is intended to provide a set of quick answers to basic questions. UC release
July 28: Yudof calls for sacrifice, innovation
As Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a new state budget, UC President Mark Yudof renewed his call for shared sacrifice and forward-looking innovation from the 10 campuses. UCOP release
July 24: Responding to budget cuts
UC is responding to the challenge of providing access and opportunity for California in times of grim budget challenges with the launch of the Commission on the Future of UC. UCOP release
July 16: Regents launch commission on UC future
Regents Chairman Russell S. Gould launched a commission that will shape a far-reaching vision for UC while addressing acute financial challenges resulting from the state's fiscal woes. UC news release
July 16: UC statement on Cal Grant awards
An estimated 46,000 UC students who were awarded state-funded Cal Grants will receive their grants in fall 2009 despite the current state budget impasse, UC President Mark Yudof announced. UC news release
July 16: Regents approve fiscal plan, furloughs
The UC Board of Regents approved a plan proposed by UC President Mark Yudof to enact systemwide furloughs as one of a set of actions to offset an anticipated $813 million reduction in support from the state general fund. UCOP release
July 16: Regents launch commission to shape UC future
University of California Board of Regents Chairman Russell S. Gould have launched a commission that will shape a far-reaching vision to ensure excellence and access to UC in the future while addressing acute financial challenges resulting from the state's fiscal woes. UCOP release
July 16: Furlough facts
With UC facing a 20% decline in state funding, UC President Mark G. Yudof is proposing a one-year systemwide furlough program for UC employees. Read information about the proposal. UCOP PDF
July 16: Yudof letter regarding furloughs
"The furlough plan is a necessary, albeit painful, part of closing the significant budget deficit confronting us." UCOP letter (en Español)
July 2009: UCOP recommendations to the Regents
President Yudof sent the following recommendations to the UC Board of Regents for addressing the state financial crisis. UCOP PDF
July 13: Yudof proposes budget-reduction plan
UC president proposal addresses system's response to fiscal crisis. UCSD News release
July 10: Yudof letter on budget-reduction actions
UCOP PDF (en Español )
July 10: Yudof video on furlough/ salary reduction plan
YouTube posting
July 10: Message from Chancellor Fox and SVC Paul Drake
A response to the campus community regarding feedback on budget reduction proposals. Campus notice
July 10: Office of the President recommends budget reduction actions
UC President Yudof has recommended that the UC Regents declare a financial emergency and approve budget reduction actions. UCOP PDF
July 2: Chancellor's report to campus on Town Halls
Chancellor Fox has issued a summary of many of the themes expressed by faculty/ staff at the recent series of Town Hall meetings on the UC salary reduction/ furlough plans. Chancellor's report
July 2: Excerpts from e-mail feedback to Chancellor Fox
Chancellor Fox received nearly 1,700 emails from the UC San Diego community about the UC budget plans. Here are a few verbatim excerpts from several of them. Chancellor's report
June 30: Updated Yudof message to faculty and staff
UC President Yudof has issued an update regarding your feedback on the furlough/ salary proposals. UCOP PDF
June 29: See videos of three Town Halls
Videos are available online for the June 18, 19 and 26 Town Hall meetings held by Chancellor Fox for faculty and staff.
June 26: Videos of campus town halls
See videos of Chancellor Fox's June 18, June 19, and June 26 Town Hall meetings.
June 26: Yudof issues budget video letter
UC President mark Yudof has issued a video letter to all faculty and staff as a follow-up to his recent communication to the UC community regarding proposed furloughs/ salary reductions. UCOP Web site
June 23: Yudof: Education investment can spur recovery
Joining state higher-education leaders, University of California President Mark Yudof affirmed at a recent forum that the way for the embattled state to create jobs is to invest in education and research. UCOP release
June 18: Salary reduction/ furlough proposals
The UC Office of the President has released a summary of options for systemwide furloughs/salary reduction proposals. UCOP PDF
June 18: Q&A: salary/ furlough plans
Read questions and answers regarding the salary/ furlough proposals. UCOP release
June 18: Letter from UC President Yudof on the budget
President Mark Yudof provides an update on the UC's position in the current state budget situation. UCOP PDF (en Español)
June 17: Federal funds boost UCSD research
More than $10 million in federal stimulus funds are giving selected research programs at UC San Diego a timely boost. UCSD News release
June 17: Opinions sought on budget reduction proposals
Chancellor Fox invites faculty and staff to town hall meetings to discuss UCOP budget reduction proposals, which include salary reductions and furloughs. Campus notice
June 10: Budget VP: UC will share the pain
California is facing one of the nation's most severe state deficits. Vice President of Budget Patrick Lenz says that like everyone in California, UC will inevitably share in the pain of this dismal budget outlook. UCOP news release
June 1: Yudof talks to budget panel
Testifying before the state's Joint Legislative Conference Committee on Budget, UC President Mark Yudof described the devastating consequences to the UC of the proposed state budget cuts. UCOP news release
May 29: Support colleges, universities
"We — the San Diego Community College District; the University of California San Diego, California State University San Marcos and San Diego State University — have done our job in preparing and educating students to excel in their future. But in this economic climate, no amount of proactive career programs, alumni networking opportunities or the reputation of an alma mater can combat the effects of the state of California's reduced commitment to higher education." San Diego Union-Tribune op-ed piece
May 28: Putting UC under Legislature's control is a non-starter
Read a statement from the University of California regarding Assembly Constitutional Amendment 24, legislation sponsored by state Sen. Leland Yee and several of his colleagues that would repeal the university's autonomy. UCOP news release
May 22: Budget proposals threaten Cal Grants; UC faces deeper cuts
Read a statement by UC President Mark Yudof on the UC's role in sorting through the shifting budget scenarios and its aim to be a vigorous participant in the state's efforts to work through the fiscal crisis. UCOP news release
May 20: What now for UC?
Read a statement from UC President Mark Yudof on the outcome of the May 19 state ballot propositions, which leaves the University of California facing significant budget reductions in the 2009-10 fiscal year. UCOP news release
May 14: UC president concerned with latest budget scenario
Revised state budget scenarios would seriously impact service provided by UC to students and taxpayers. Failure of the May 19 state ballot propositions would leave UC with a net budget reduction of $322 million, or 10%, in 2009-10. UCOP news release
May 7: Regents approve fee increase
Facing a severe budget shortfall as a result of the state's fiscal crisis, which has been exacerbated by a deepening economic recession, the University of California Board of Regents approved student fee increases for the 2009-10 school year. UCOP news release
April 27: How Prop. 1A could affect the University
Chancellor Fox discusses the impact the passage of the Budget Stabilization Act could have on the University California. UCSD campus notice
April 20: UC president praises release of federal stimulus money
Recovery Act funding provides $268 million to UC. UCOP release
April 20: California to get Recovery Act funds
California school districts and universities are immediately eligible for $3.1 billion in funding. Governor's press release
April 10: The UC Budget: Myths and Facts
This document aims to provide members of the UC community with basic facts about how the University of California is funded, using several oft-repeated "myths" to illustrate key points about the University’s funding sources. UC PDF
April 7: Yudof statement on employee furloughs
UC president says UC should begin planning for possible employee furloughs and/ or temporary and permanent salary reductions in response to the budget situation. UCSOP news release
March 19, 2009: UC pursuing cost-saving measures
UC officials presented several initiatives to the Board of Regents this week. UCOP news release
March 19, 2009: UC regents endorse Prop. 1A on May ballot
The measure would establish a state "rainy day" reserve fund.
UCOP news release
(See Prop. 1A fact sheet and FAQ PDFs, and a fact sheet PDF for all state budget propositions)
Feb. 20, 2009: Budget stretches UC cut to $450M
The state budget adopted by the Legislature and Gov. Schwarzenegger through the 2009-10 fiscal year contains $115 million in new permanent funding cuts for the UC system. UCOP news release
Feb. 19, 2009: Budget passes
California state legislators have approved a budget and have passed it to Gov. Schwarzenegger, who was expected to sign it. San Diego Union-Tribune
Feb. 17, 2009: Town Hall video
See a streaming video of the Chancellor's Town Hall meeting of Feb. 12.
Feb. 6, 2009: Budget crisis addressed
Chancellor Fox and Senior Vice Chancellor Drake summarize UCSD's budget challenges. UCSD campus notice
Feb. 3, 2009: Fox hosted Town Hall meeting on Feb. 12
Chancellor Fox addressed the impact of the budget challenges on UCSD. UCSD campus notice
Feb. 2, 2009: UC statement on Cal Grant awards funding
UC will provide funding for UC students' Cal Grant awards for spring term. UCOP news release
Jan. 29, 2009: Lenz's Q&A about the budget
Patrick Lenz, UC vice president for Budget, answers budget questions. UCOP news release
Jan. 27, 2009: How students can save money during tough times
Parents and students get tips on how to go back to school on a budget. UCSD news article
Jan. 14, 2009: Regents trim enrollment, freeze senior management pay
The UC Regents reveal plans to respond to state budget challenges. UCOP news release
Jan. 9, 2009: Yudof's message to employees
President Yudof writes about pay-related actions. UCOP news release
Jan. 5, 2009: Yudof's statement on 2009-10 state budget proposal
President Yudof issues a statement in response to Governor Schwarzenegger's state budget proposal. UCOP news release
Dec. 21, 2008: Regents approve final budget for 2008-09
UC Regents formally approve 2008-09 UC operating budget. UCOP news release
Nov. 10, 2008: Yudof's message to employees
President Yudof writes a message to UC employees about the UC Retirement Plan. UCOP news release
Nov. 6, 2008: Midyear budget cuts
The governor's mid-year cuts include new UC reductions. UCOP news release
Sept. 23, 2008: 2008-09 California state budget
The 2008-09 state budget gives no increase to the UC system. UCOP news release
Nov. 22, 2008: Systemwide salary increases
UCOP releases information about 2008-09 systemwide salary increases. UCSD campus notice
