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Petition – Take Action Against Sexual Assault!

As a UC student, take action in the fight against sexual assault!

The subject of sexual violence and sexual assault on UC campuses is one of national importance. Complaints filed by students resulted in a federal investigation of UC Berkeley and other campuses, a state audit of how the University of California and California State University handle sexual assault allegations, and a new state law requiring explicit consent from both participants in sexual activity occurring on all campuses where public financial aid is used.

While UC President Napolitano formed a Task Force that issued several recommendations to address this issue, students consider this a start, but more can, and should be done.

Students initiated the University of California Student Association’s UConsent Campaign in order to protect the basic right to expect that students feel safe from sexual violence on campus, and that a culture of consent is not just supported, but enforced. UCSA is urging the UC Office of the President to implement mandatory in-person peer consent and bystander intervention training for faculty, staff and students at all UCs.

SIGN THE PETITION!
We demand that the University of California Office of the President:
– Mandate in-person consent and bystander intervention training and education for all students, faculty and staff.
– Allocate a minimum of $420,000 per year for this training program. This is roughly 96 cents per person trained.
– Designate self-identified survivors as training leaders.
– Provide stipends and/or class credit to trainers; all trainers should receive compensation.

By signing this petition, you are asking President Napolitano to actively invest in survivors and trust the power and effectiveness of peer education and student leadership.

TAKE THE PLEDGE!
As a UC student I am taking action in the fight against sexual assault
I pledge to…
– Only engage in consensual sexual activities
– Be an effective bystander in preventing others from acting without consent
– Support survivors of sexual assault

I also support the expansion of University resources to provide mandatory, peer-led consent and bystander intervention training and education on my campus.








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Petition | UC Regents: Don’t Raise Our Tuition!

On Wednesday, November 19, the UC Regents will vote on a proposed “five-year stability plan,” which would establish annual tuition and student fee increases of up to 5% per year for both undergraduate and graduate students, with increase levels contingent on state funding.

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) rejects this tuition proposal, as it aims to use students as political pawns between the UC and the State Legislature, and holds students hostage for the future of their education.

Although tuition has been frozen at $12,192 for 3 years, UC tuition has nearly doubled in the past decade, and could continue to rise to up to $15,564 by the 2019-20 academic year under this proposal.

We are at risk of further eroding two cornerstones of the university: its affordability and accessibility. UC students and their allies must stop the UC from forcing its students to bear the burden of the UC funding gap. The proposed tuition plan, if approved by the UC Regents, will not only affect students, but the future well-being of our state.

We–as students, faculty, workers, family members, community members, and allies–stand in solidarity against the so-called 5-year stability plan. We demand the UC Regents vote “NO” on the tuition proposal on November 19 for a better California, and a better UC.









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Take Action: UC Student Call-in on Sept 4

Today, UC students are holding a statewide call-in to urge Governor Jerry Brown to sign critical legislation for students. Call Governor Brown TODAY at (916) 445-2841 and make your voice heard!

Statewide Call-In Day Script

“Hi, my name is __________________, and I am a student at ___________ and a member of the University of California Student Association. I am calling to let Governor Brown know that I support the passage of Senate Bills 1210, 967, 2350 and Assembly Bills 420 and 1476. These bills will greatly expand access to the UC, ensure that our schools maintain quality and excellence, and make our communities safer and stronger. I expect the Governor to do the right thing and vote “yes” on these bills. Thank you.”

Information

  • SB 1210: Provides DREAM eligible students with access to additional loans to cover the cost of attendance. (By Senator Ricardo Lara)
  • AB 420: Limits a teacher or administrator’s ability to suspend K-3 students for “willful defiance.” (By Assemblymember Roger Dickinson)
  • SB 967: Makes various substantial changes to University sexual assault policies, including an affirmative consent standard. (By Kevin de León)
  • SB 2350: Requires a University to be more accommodating to pregnant graduate students and implement fairness in maternity leave of students. (By Susan Bonilla)
  • AB 1476: Provides an additional $50 million to the UC for the 2015-2016 academic year.