The total number of ideas submitted by UC Davis faculty and staff members far surpasses the original goal of 1,000 ideas, and now the Revenue Generation and Institutional Savings Task Force is working on its recommendations to campus leaders.
Task force begins evaluations toward $50 million goal for UC Davis core funds deficit
UC Davis employees and students pitched more than 800 ideas for potential savings or revenue generation through the IDEA$ at Work campaign, an important step in the university’s path to solve its core funds deficit.
Faculty and staff members have submitted nearly 400 ideas for innovative ways UC Davis could generate savings or revenue as part of the IDEA$ at Work budget campaign.
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget:
While you’re working at UC Davis, do you ever catch yourself daydreaming of ways to make your job better? Wish you could cut a repeat hassle out of your work routine? Or wonder why UC Davis isn’t taking advantage of an opportunity that you can clearly see?
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2022-23 budget:
The University of California is grateful to Gov. Newsom for his continued leadership and steadfast support of the University. The priorities he outlined today reflect our shared commitment to expanding the positive impact the University has on the lives of all Californians.
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (July 22) the Tuition Stability Plan to increase predictability for students and families, better support students with the greatest financial need and provide critical resources for UC campuses.
The Plan will begin fall 2022 and will not impact current UC undergraduates or incoming 2021-2022 undergraduates.
A version of this article originally appears in Dateline on Jan. 12, 2021
Budget reduction options under discussion since last month are off the table, Chancellor Gary S. May and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary S. Croughan said Monday (Jan. 11), attributing the decision in part to new federal stimulus money and the proposed state budget.
