Campus planning in uncertain times
UC President summarizes employee feedback on proposed furloughs/salary reductions
June 30
Mark Yudof, in a written update, reports on concerns raised by thousands of staff and faculty on proposed means of reducing UC payrolls to meet a huge budget shortfall. More >
In an online video, UC President discusses proposed systemwide furloughs/salary reductions
June 29
In a six–minute online talk, Mark Yudof
says he hopes to protect employee benefits to
the "absolute
greatest extent possible" as payroll-reduction decisions
are made. He vows to recommend to the regents
that "if
there are furlough days or salary reductions, we will
use your original (unreduced) salary for purposes of
calculating pension benefits." More 
>
Also: New journal explores what can be done to solve California's budget crisis
Yudof proposes three UC systemwide furlough/salary reduction options
June 18
With UC facing a severe reduction in state funding, President Mark Yudof has offered three options for furloughs and/or salary reductions that would be applied systemwide. Members of the UC community are invited to comment on the draft plans. More >
Also: Q&A on UC furlough/salary-reduction options
En espanol (PDF): Carta del presidente | Q&A
Chancellor delivers grim budget news at BSA gathering
June 16
"I hate to be the messenger of such a terrible message," said Chancellor Robert Birgeneau — but with the campus now facing a budget shortfall of around $145 million, more than twice the size of the deficit expected just six weeks ago — grim news was the order of the day. More >
What's new on the budget?
Legislative conference-committee UC budget update (PDF) | June 19
Urgent budget message from chancellor and provost | June 15
Stimulus funds for UC Berkeley research now total $8.6 million | June 5
UC
OfficeThese are difficult, uncertain times. The global economic outlook is bleak, and 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 will take to meet these financial challenges.
This site consolidates news and information on the campus budget situation and the work being done to address it. Here you’ll find:
• Q&As and letters to the community on the budget situation and planning
• Resources, both personal and professional, for students, faculty, and staff
• Links to more information on the budget
• An opportunity to submit your ideas and comments.
Look to Budget Central for resources and the latest information as we plan and prepare in the months ahead.