Campus planning in uncertain times

These are difficult, uncertain times. California is struggling with a serious shortfall in funds to support its services, commitments, and precious resources — including the University of California. Through this uncertainty, Berkeley and its employees are doing the hard, creative work it takes to meet these financial challenges.

Our priorities are clear: maintain the comprehensive excellence of UC Berkeley, assure access and affordability for students, sustain a robust undergraduate curriculum, and make sound choices in a difficult time for our employees.

The latest news on the UC budget

UC Berkeley financial overview

Budget and Resource Planning | February 5

Associate Vice Chancellor-Budget Erin Gore led a Feb. 2 presentation and discussion of UC Berkeley's finances for the Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate.

Top-quality graduate students flock to UC Berkeley despite budget woes

NewsCenter | February 3

Despite a budget shortfall, hiring freeze, and higher fees, the Berkeley campus continues to attract more and higher quality graduate students, according to new data from the campus's Graduate Division.

Nathan Brostrom, Berkeley's budget guru, departs for Oakland – but won't leave campus behind

NewsCenter | February 2

The Berkeley campus's former vice chancellor for administration is looking ahead to a new, full-time role as UC's executive vice president for business operations. In his new role he hopes to work directly, he says, on developing "some solid and sustainable funding models" for the UC system.

Berkeley’s current funds revenues, 2008‐09

Budget and Resource Planning | January 28

A breakdown of the campus's current fund revenues for fiscal year 2008-09, with context and graphical historical trends.
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Chancellor Birgeneau announces senior-management transition plans, as Brostrom accepts UCOP position

NewsCenter | January 21

President Mark Yudof today announced the appointment of UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor Administration Nathan Brostrom as Executive Vice President Business Operations. Chancellor Birgeneau says that Frank Yeary will take on a substantial portion of Brostrom's responsibilities on an interim basis.

UC to cut fewer freshmen from fall 2010 enrollment

UCOP | January 20

UC is preparing to roll back its enrollment reduction target for fall 2010 in recognition of promised increases in state funding.

President Yudof issues a video letter on 2010-11 budget proposal UCOP | January 11

Governor's budget partially restores funds to UC UCOP | January 8

Chancellor comments on governor's State of the State address NewsCenter | January 7

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