Where did UCR's stereotype come from?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Riverside
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<p>Transfer.</p>

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<p>what the -.- i’m lost. how is this bickering relevant to this topic.</p>

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<p>Let me attempt to address the concerns of the off-topic discussion…</p>

<p>UC Riverside is not as prestigious as its peers in the UC system because of its lack of influence within the Board of Regents, its lack of attractiveness (ie. location, prestige, competitiveness, etc.) and lax entry requirements. Due to its lack of influence within the system, the institution does not get as much funding as its peers and thus it cannot spend as much money in packaging the institution to make it attractive as the other UCs, pursue as many research projects, and cannot hire as many distinguished faculty members. Furthermore, because the amount of power before the Board of Regents, UC Riverside has been pressured into being one of referral campuses, which further takes away its appeal. Once UC Riverside is out of the referral position then it HAS to increase its admission requirements if it wants a chance of rising in the ranks within the UC system. Why has it fallen into such a position despite the fact that it is the 4th institution to be formally established as a UC campus? That I cannot answer. I blame the administration.</p>

<p>I understand what these blunt people/■■■■■■ are trying to convey. It is somewhat depressing to know that UC Riverside’s admission standards are that low-allowing students of such poor caliber a seat within its classrooms. Last year I was acquainted with a fellow UC Riverside peer who bragged about never writing an essay in his post secondary education career because he had his girlfriend write all his essays. Although there are quite a few sub-par individuals at the institution, however, it doesn’t mean that every UCR student is ■■■■■■■■ nor does it mean that the quality of education is poor. The professors at UC Riverside are fairly accomplished-there are professors with PhDs from the Ivies, CAL, UCLA, and many other renowned institutions. The amount of distinguished professors at this institution pales in comparison with the other UCs but that is in part due to its lack of funding.</p>

<p>The dispute between UCRUCR and GracedPresence is the result of miscommunication. GracedPresence, you did not indicate that your evaluation was based on the formal establishment/independence dates. Therefore, you cannot criticize UCRUCR for utilizing the dates of the universities’ first entering class. And he is not incorrect because the stats is dependent on which perspective/standard you are using. Furthermore, it is not fair to use the formal establishment dates because even though UC Davis was formerly an extension of CAL and was not known as UC Davis at a later date than UC Riverside, it was however established as an academic institution prior to UC Riverside. But why are we debating on such frivolous matters? The fact is… UC Riverside has been surpassed by other UCs whose establishment dates were later than that of UCR’s.</p>

<p>PS: UCR students, lets show our maturity by refraining from flaming the ■■■■■(s).</p>

<p>Edit: jenuwin01, this discussion is completely irrelevant to the original question.</p>

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<p>Geez that rollo dude seriously was messing around with you guys…</p>

<p>don’t feed the ■■■■■, next time you see one just post a ■■■■■ face</p>

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<p>darkprince: I agree that UCR’s faculty are accomplished, and you may in fact be understating it. I would say that MOST of my professors had PHD’s and degrees from ivy league caliber schools.</p>

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<p>“Why has it fallen into such a position despite the fact that it is the 4th institution to be formally established as a UC campus? That I cannot answer. I blame the administration.”</p>

<p>Finally, someone gives me a straight answer. UCRUCR, you should learn from DarkPrince, he’s objective about the school he attends and is able to provide logical reasons for it’s low status as a UC. DarkPrince, why are you even at UCR?</p>

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<p>GracedPresence: If I may ask, what gives you the power to criticize the school?</p>

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<p>He cannot give you an answer, and you consider that a straight answer? Hold on, you do realize he didn’t give you an answer, right? </p>

<p>The more I read what you post, the more LMAO I have to do.</p>

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<p>From first hand experience, the problem with the smog was a true problem. It really was a disaster area. I have not been back for a few decades but, from what I hear, it’s much better now. I would not be surprised if, no matter how much better, the days of bad air are still having an effect.</p>

<p>On a slightly related subject, I hope the high-speed rail gets built sometime. UCR is actually a stop on the route.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov/[/url]”>http://www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@Jason2009 “YOU FEEL MA POWA BABY? FEEL THA POWA!” - Tony G, Beast</p>

<p>@UCRUCR His answer was “I cannot answer. I blame the administration.” That’s a more direct answer than anything you’ve given me. He acknowledges he does not understand why UCR is such a fail.
“Knowing you don’t know something is something, too.” -Michael Mason</p>

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<p>GracedPresence-“One mustn’t criticize other people on grounds where he can’t stand perpendicular himself” Mark Twain</p>

<p>“If you have no will to change it, you have no right to criticize it” Chinese proverb</p>

<p>“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.” Dale Carnegie</p>

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<p>consider: actually the metro is suppose to have a stop at UCR, but the budget cuts have hindered that project :(</p>

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<p>Hindered, delayed, but hopefully not killed. $2.25 billion from the feds ought to help a little bit. But, it’s true; even in the best of times it would be a long way off.</p>

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<p>under expansion</p>

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<p>Freddy vs. Jason, was UCSD criticizing UCM, UCR, and UCSC by proposing to shut them down to save money? </p>

<p>[To</a> fix UC system budget failure, UCSD proposes to close UC Merced // Current](<a href=“http://current.com/news/90378992_to-fix-uc-system-budget-failure-ucsd-proposes-to-close-uc-merced.htm]To”>http://current.com/news/90378992_to-fix-uc-system-budget-failure-ucsd-proposes-to-close-uc-merced.htm)</p>

<p>“And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.” - Matthew, 5:30</p>

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<p>Funny you bring that up because I remember people poked fun at him for saying such a thing.</p>

<p>By the way since when is UCSD a flagship lol that is like saying George W.Bush was as great of a president as Regan because they are from the same political party</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.10news.com/news/22655202/detail.html[/url]”>http://www.10news.com/news/22655202/detail.html&lt;/a&gt; hahaha UCSD fail</p>

<p>“lighthouses are more useful than churches” - Benjamin Franklin</p>

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<p>23 department chairs at the University of California at San Diego want to reallocate money from UCR, UCM and UCSC because those campuses waste too much time teaching students. Research drives the economy and providing an educated workforce is a not so necessary evil.</p>

<p>The authors of the subject letter argue that, like corporations, the UC system should close “less profitable” institutions. So, the question is, how do you measure profit in a university? I would argue that an educated workforce is the primary product (profit) of a university, and that research is an instrument toward increasing the quality of the professors and their students. </p>

<p>In hard economic times, the authors should work harder to win grants and corporate support to replace the tax money lost. If they can’t do that, I guess their research wasn’t all that important to the economic engine after all.</p>

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<p>its funny the brands the author picks from GM out of the 5 listed GM still has 3 of those listed and has a minority stake on the one they sold SAAB, give it up to the uninformed professor at UCSD for not researching.</p>

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<p>The author</p>

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<p>A sociology professor. If the concern is powering the economic engine, there are a few departments that could be shut down.</p>

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<p>@Jason2009
Sir, since you obviously are a fan of Reagan (you spelled his name wrong by the way), I just wanted to let you know he would have backed this proposal all the way. Once he was elected governor, Ronald Reagan demanded 20% across-the-board cuts in higher education funding anually, repeatedly slashed construction funds for state campuses, and fired Clark Kerr, the popular President of the University of California. </p>

<p>And I love how you suddenly criticize UCSD after - </p>

<p>GracedPresence-“One mustn’t criticize other people on grounds where he can’t stand perpendicular himself” Mark Twain</p>

<p>“If you have no will to change it, you have no right to criticize it” Chinese proverb</p>

<p>“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.” Dale Carnegie </p>

<p>Are you what they call a hypocrite, sir? UCSD is in the top 3 of the UC system. When will UC Riverside ever “stand perpendicular” to where UCSD is right now?</p>