UC Academic Senate
Coverage of UC Academic Senate in the Nexus archive.
- A new review of the SAT at University of California is coming by June 2027
The University of California will accelerate its review of standardized testing in undergraduate admissions, with a decision on the SAT's role by June 2027. Professors are advocating for reinstating the SAT, which was removed in 2020, while students oppose its return, citing increased diversity post-2020.
- Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal
Over 500 University of California professors signed a letter urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements, citing the need to re-teach middle school mathematics to underprepared students. The professors argue this undermines STEM education quality and California's future workforce, while a 2019 lawsuit previously halted UC from using standardized test scores due to claims of racial and socioeconomic bias.