Public Forum

As part of its deliberations, the UC Commission on the Future held a public forum on December 8, 2009 — in addition to the campus town halls — to solicit public input on strategies for sustaining the University of California's contributions to California in the context of chronic funding shortfalls. The commission continues to welcome public feedback and creative ideas for consideration.

Working group meetings have concluded. On each group page is a document summarizing some of the issues they considered.

• Size and shape of UC explored the appropriate enrollment levels and program offerings for the university going forward.
• Education and curriculum looked at whether there are alternative delivery models that will both maintain quality and lower costs.
• Access and affordability reviewed how UC can best meet the goals of providing an accessible and affordable education to a diverse student population in a climate of diminishing resources.
• Funding strategies studied how to maximize revenue from traditional and alternative sources.
• Research strategies looked at how UC can utilize new models for research practices and collaboration, within and outside the system.

Presentations to the commission to date offer useful statewide and historical context.

Fact sheets on this site include background on UC's public contributions, as well as information to dispel common myths about UC's budget. Regular budget updates can be found on our UC Budget News site.