Note: Please share and spread widely. This is all being done on short notice (thanks to the Regents). A few days ago the UC Regents announced they had nominated a new president of the UC in Janet Napolitano. Not only was this selection undemocratic, as the Regents essentially secretly dictated the process, but Napolitano's nomination is also very troubling on many levels. To begin with, she has no academic background and if she becomes the UC President she will be the first non-academic to hold that post.Secondly, her most recent "qualification" is being the top bureaucrat at the Department of Homeland Security, where she was responsible for overseeing the most deportations by any American administration, the militarization of the border, and the expansion of the drone and surveillance program. Furthermore, during her time as the Democratic Governor of Arizona, she spearheaded the charge of privatizing schools in Arizona. Simply put, Napolitano's appointment can not be beneficial for students and workers. Therefore, come to her "coronation" ceremony on Thursday July 18, at UCSF Mission Bay Campus. There is supposed to be a public comment section regarding her appointment beginning at 1:15pm. Democratize the Regents! No to Napolitano! No president without student and worker consent!