The ASUC is one of the largest, oldest, and most autonomous student associations in the country.
As representatives on behalf of both the Associated Students of the University of California, representing the nearly 42,000 students of UC Berkeley, and the University of California Systemwide Title IX Advisory Board, representing nearly 238,000 students across the UC system, we are writing to express strong opposition to the Department of Education’s proposed changes to the rules surrounding campus sexual assault and misconduct under Title IX, as reported by the New York Times.
Bright and early on the morning of Sunday, September 30, members of the various ASUC offices gathered for the ASUC Conference. The conference, only in its third year, represents the only time in the year where the entire ASUC come together for a day to learn more about the institution, share ideas and meet people
AFSCME 3299 has been in negotiations with the UC for over 20 months, and the UC’s current proposal includes wage increases that don’t keep up with inflation, cuts to healthcare and retirement benefits, and continued exploitation of contracted and student labor. Furthermore, the UC continues to ignore data that shows its role in perpetuating inequality. A recent report based on UC’s own employment data shows that the UC still contributes to gross inequality along the lines of race and gender - with Black and Latino workers making on average 20 and 21% less, respectively than their white counterparts.
William Morrow served as the President of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) in the 2016-2017 Academic Year. He played an exceptional role in leading the creation of a proposal for the Universal Locker Room Project, a large-scale collegiate universal locker room, the first of its kind in California. William Morrow describes
The following bill was passed on September 19, 2018: Senate Resolution No. 2018/2019-007: Amending the ASUC Housing Security Fee Oversight Committee
WHAT IS THE ASUC?
The Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), is the officially recognized student association at the University of California, Berkeley. Known as one of the largest and most autonomous student organizations in the nation, the ASUC is an independent 501(c)3 non profit organization separate from University governance.
WHAT DOES THE ASUC DO?
ASUC helps create a better experience for students on campus and in the community by supporting student services, organizations, & rights.
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STUDENT ORGS FUNDING
The ASUC funds most undergraduate Registered Student Organizations on campus
STUDENT REPRESENTATION
The ASUC ensures that all students students have a say in the organization and governance of the University
STUDENT SUPPORT
The Student Advocate’s Office helps students when they have grievances with the University
STUDENT SERVICES MANAGEMENT
The ASUC manages millions of dollars in student services which go back to the student body
STUDENT RESOURCES
The ASUC funds and oversees programs like SUPERB, OCF, DeCals, and other organizations that serve students
ADVOCACY & POLICY-CHANGING
The ASUC is the driving voice at Berkeley for student-led change both on and off-campus