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UCPD implements body camera policy, sparking discussion among student leaders

University police at UCLA have implemented body cameras among its active personnel four years after the policy was approved, a university police spokesperson said. As of Jan. Read more...

Photo: The UCPD has equipped all its active personnel with body cameras, a UCPD spokesperson said. The University of California is still finalizing a policy that would universally mandate body cameras. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA announces remote instruction will continue for spring quarter

This story was updated Jan. 18 at 11:30 p.m. UCLA will continue remote instruction and work from home for spring quarter. The university will offer remote-only instruction in the spring, except for a limited number of in person or hybrid classes that train essential workers, Executive Vice Provost Emily Carter announced in a statement Monday. Read more...

Photo: Students, faculty and staff will continue working remotely for spring quarter, UCLA announced in a statement Monday. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)


UC campuses plan for return to in-person instruction by fall 2021

This post was updated Jan. 18 at 6:27 p.m. UCLA may be back next fall. UCLA, along with the nine other University of California campuses, is planning to return to in-person instruction by fall, the UC Office of the President announced in a press release Monday. Read more...

Photo: The 10 UC campuses are planning on a return to in-person instruction by fall quarter, citing the availability of COVID-19 vaccines to students, staff and faculty. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Student leaders say their feedback was not considered in hiring of new CAE director

UCLA has hired a new director to oversee the facilitation of academic accommodations despite student opposition to the candidate. Dean of Students Maria Blandizzi announced Nov. Read more...

Photo: Student leaders expressed concern over UCLA’s hiring of a new Center for Accessible Education director against student recommendations. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)



USAC recap – Jan. 5

The Undergraduate Students Association Council proposed and discussed various changes to election procedures. The council also presented the Student Advocacy Board, a group of students promoting transformative and restorative justice in dealing with the administration through focusing on issues with the UCLA Police Department and academic dishonesty. Read more...