ASUC Senate discusses data breach, pass/no pass grading policies
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ASUC senators and executive officials discussed the UC-wide data breach. They also spoke of the decision made by the College of Letters and Science to carry its P/NP policy into the summer, and are working to have other colleges follow suit.
During the ASUC’s general meeting Wednesday, senators and executive officials discussed the data breach, pass/no pass, or P/NP, grading policies and campus fall plans.
During executive officer reports, ASUC President Victoria Vera discussed the UC-wide data breach and noted that the UC community can sign up for free credit monitoring and identity theft protection through Experian.
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ASUC candidates talk equity, accessibility, diversity surrounding elections
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Various ASUC candidates shared their thoughts on the campaigning process and structure of elections. Some also made recommendations for improving accessibility, diversity and equity in the election process.
Candidates in this year’s upcoming ASUC elections spoke to The Daily Californian regarding their thoughts on accessibility, equity and diversity in the campaigning process.
According to ASUC President Victoria Vera, while there is basic information on how to initially begin a campaign on the ASUC website, extended knowledge and accessible explanations can be difficult to come by.
Gabrielle Sharp, a candidate running independently for ASUC Senate, noted that when she began her campaign from an outsider’s perspective, the organization’s goals and its nonprofit status was not widely available, and she had to reach out to multiple people within the organization to clarify her u
During its general meeting Wednesday, the ASUC Senate discussed election culture and conduct, as well as COVID-19 statistics at UC Berkeley and the fate of in-person classes next fall.
After adopting the consent calendar, the Senate moved to executive announcements. In her presentation, ASUC President Victoria Vera asked candidates running for next semester’s senate and executive positions to challenge the “pettiness” of election culture.
She added that it is important for current members to be open about the culture of the ASUC that tends to discourage people from running for office.
“Many students do want to run for office,” Vera said during the meeting. “Often, they shy away and are scared of running because of political machines that we’ve created and designed ourselves that are often exclusionary.”