Seems to me that a big part of the concern is that this is imposed by and reports to the UCOP (University of California Office of the President?) and is indepen

Seems to me that a big part of the concern is that this is imposed by and reports to the UCOP (University of California Office of the President?) and is independent of all local IT staff beyond "stick this black box between your network and the world and don't tell anyone about it." Covert action does not inspire trust.