In This Issue:

• In Survey, Faculty Detail Perceptions of Decline in UC's 'Research Environment'

• President's Letter Ignites Controversy on Authority over Admissions at UC

• What Admissions Authority Does the UC Faculty Have?

• DOE Decides to Extend UC's Lab Contracts; Regents Expected to Approve Negotiations

• Senate Approves Policy that Would Permit Dismissal of 'Grossly Incompetent' Faculty

• With 'Age Factor' Change, 60 Becomes Less Important at UC

• Senate's Assembly Meets at UC Irvine

• Voluntary Contribution Plan Update