Learning Materials

In addition to hearing from broad perspectives, we will examine, learn, and summarize existing evidence on questions relevant to career and college readiness. 

July 15, 2026

The Board of Regents held a discussion item titled "The History and Role of A-G in UC Admissions" (pdf). The Academic and Student Affairs Committee “began a year-long effort to deepen the Regents’ knowledge and understanding of college and career readiness.” The discussion covered the history and purpose of UC’s A-G subject requirements. No action was taken or proposed.

September 16, 2026 

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee continued its year-long effort with a discussion item titled “What future is UC preparing students for?” Rebecca Winthrop (Brookings Institution) and Matt Sigelman (Burning Glass Institute) presented how generative AI and changing work are reshaping learning and student preparation. No action was taken or proposed.

November 18, 2026

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee will hold two more learning sessions at its November 18 meeting at UCSF Mission Bay, on the following discussion items:

The meeting begins on November 18 at approximately 9:30 a.m. and will be streamed live. Watch the live stream and view the full agenda on the November 2026 Regents meeting page.