Staff Reports
The University of California, Los Angeles, has shared that they will be resuming in-person classes on Monday. This decision follows a challenging week filled with violence during anti-Israel protests on campus, which led to the school moving classes online.
UCLA explained that they plan to return to normal operations starting Monday and will remain this way through the rest of the week. The school also emphasized that faculty are encouraged to resume in-person instruction as soon as possible. The decision to move back to in-person classes comes after several violent clashes between protesters, counterprotesters, and law enforcement officers last week.
The violence and tension on campus led UCLA to keep law enforcement officers on campus in order to prevent further violence and ensure the safety of students and employees. Additionally, the school’s efforts are aimed at allowing students and faculty to return to a safe and productive learning environment.
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block spoke out about the situation, expressing the importance of prioritizing safety and the ability to carry out the school’s mission. Block mentioned that the encampment from the protests was initially allowed to remain in place as long as it did not compromise the safety of the UCLA community. However, the protests escalated to the point where they threatened the safety of students and disrupted the campus environment.
In response to the violent clashes and the intense political climate, UCLA will continue to have a law enforcement presence on campus to maintain safety. The school also shared that student affairs staff will be available on campus to provide support to students.
The decision to resume in-person classes at UCLA and maintain a law enforcement presence aligns with the conservative values of upholding law and order and prioritizing safety and a productive learning environment.
