Proposal to shutter some UCs hits nerve

by E Wayne Ross on July 20, 2009

Union Tribune: Proposal to shutter some UCs hits nerve
UCSD profs’ letter says not all campuses equal

Online: To see a copy of the letter on budget cuts from UCSD professors, go to uniontrib.com/more/documents

SACRAMENTO – As it confronts an unprecedented financial crisis, the University of California is crackling with debate over some provocative proposals – such as closing one or more campuses – outlined in a letter signed by 21 UC San Diego department heads.