Schools help guide Valley's first-generation college students Sep 9, 2009
Within the California State University system, nearly 35% of students are first in their family to attend college. Yer Thao, 21, is one of Fresno State's first-generation faces. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Read more... Sep 4, 2009
The author, Stephen A. Weldon, Jr., JD, then director of planned giving in the California State University system, urged all charities public and private [to] take action to develop policies and procedures to maximize the protection they afford anonymity and its significant role in the gift-planning process. . (PNN Online)
Preview of San Diego State Game Sep 4, 2009
-- Because of the state's budget cuts, as employees of the California State University system, the Aztecs coaches must take two unpaid days off per month. So, SDSU's coaches had to shut down fall camp for two days in August, but they continued to work without getting paid. (BruinReportOnline.com)
SDSU Begins Fall Classes With Budget Cut Rally Sep 1, 2009
The state cut $584 million in funding for schools in the California State University system, including SDSU and Cal State San Marcos ... On Monday, a rally called Stand Together for SDSU was held on campus, with the student board asking students on their first day of class to stand with professors, administrators and staff to rally against state budget cuts affecting the California State University system. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Hancock chief to give back raise Aug 31, 2009
Bennett said he prefers the furlough system being utilized by the California State University system to any talk of cutting salaries. The CSU system and its state employees agreed to have employees take two unpaid days off per month to reduce payroll. (Lompoc Record, CA)
What gave Ted Kennedy's life meaning Aug 28, 2009
It is imperative that Californians learn that the California State University system, which has been a driving force in our state's economy for decades, is in extreme jeopardy. The magnitude of these cuts is simply staggering, and the prospects for next year appear no better. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Colleges ignoring military experience Aug 21, 2009
Among the participants: the California State University system, George Washington, the State University of New York schools and Ohio State. Snead described one student at a Midwest research university who had worked as a Naval nuclear engineer but didn't receive credit for his experience. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Welty addresses effects of budget cuts Aug 20, 2009
Most employees in the California State University system will take off 24 days without pay this year ... Welty, speaking at the annual Academic Assembly, acknowledged the tough times that have translated into massive budget reductions and higher fees for students in the California State University system. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Judge Refuses To Block CSU Fee Increase Aug 19, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO -- A San Francisco judge has refused to immediately block the California State University system from raising student fees by 20 percent over the coming academic year. Superior Court Judge Peter Busch on Monday denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented CSU undergraduate fees from rising to $4,827 a year. (KSBW 8, CA)
Amid Cuts, Assembly Staffers Get Pay Bump Aug 18, 2009
The money is being transferred to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Employment Development Department, California State University system and other agencies to them help avoid further cuts, she said. Murphy said she could not specify the full $42 million in cuts the Assembly made to make up for the funding transferred elsewhere, although $1. (KCRA 3, CA)
Suspend student fees Aug 18, 2009
Welty, speaking at the annual Academic Assembly, acknowledged the tough times that have translated into massive budget reductions and higher fees for students in the California State University system. Despite the painful cost-cutting moves based on dwindling state support, Welty told the audience of several hundred faculty, "We cannot let the budget define us this year.". (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Program reaches enrollment limit of 50 Aug 13, 2009
Although the California State University system has been mired in budgetary issues stemming from the state s financial shortfalls, the SDSU freshman program continues to grow. Some students were not admitted this year due to the enrollment limitations. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
'Dogs won't cut sports, scholarships, Boeh says Aug 12, 2009
Boeh said he is working with officials at other state universities, including San Jose State and San Diego State, to create a process that is fair and consistent within the California State University system. He said the process may have to take into account the unique requirements of a sport in season. (Fresno Bee)
Most of SJSU shuts down for furlough Aug 11, 2009
Thanks to measures taken to close the state s $26 billion 2009-10 budget deficit, the university -- along with 22 other campuses in the California State University system -- will observe another furlough Aug. 17. Some employees will also be on duty today and Aug. 17 in the library, athletics, auxiliary and housing areas. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
College for autistics Aug 4, 2009
The California State University system for years has done the heavy lifting in higher education, producing the teachers, nurses and technicians needed in California, as well as a range of other professionals. This initiative builds on the CSU's role as most responsive to the state's changing job structure and changing demographics. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Furloughs kick in Monday for Fresno State Aug 1, 2009
Most employees in the California State University system will take off 24 days without pay this year. It's part of the CSU plan to manage a $564 million deficit that also includes enrollment cuts, higher student fees and other reductions. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
CSU will add to financial aid packages Jul 30, 2009
The California State University system said Wednesday it will augment financial aid packages of students to reflect the fee increases that the CSU Board of Trustees adopted last week. The CSU system has set aside one-third of the $79 million in fee increases to boost financial aid for students, a news release said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
- San Diego State may be spared cuts after visit with chancellor 0 Jul 30, 2009
Several Imperial County officials visited with the head of the California State University system to ask for an exemption to program and enrollment cuts at the Imperial Valley campus of San Diego State University. There has to be some special consideration for our county, said Norma Saikhon, the county public administrator, who is also on the dean s advisory board for the school. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
California values prisoners over students Jul 27, 2009
Charles B. Reed is chancellor of the 23-campus California State University system. This article appeared on page A - 11 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Education options shrink for local college students Jul 26, 2009
The California State University system, a transfer destination for many students coming out of community college, has announced restrictions on enrollment, meaning there will be greater enrollment at Foothill and De Anza, he said. However, "probably 50 or 60 of our part-time faculty will lose their jobs," he said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Ex-Chukchansi manager arrested in theft Jul 26, 2009
The settlement's cost is $605,000, raising the pending bill to Fresno State and the California State University system from a series of gender-discrimination legal victories by current or former female employees to nearly $16 million. Nor is the university's long and tumultuous journey through the legal system at an end. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs coaches to face furloughs Jul 25, 2009
The settlement's cost is $605,000, raising the pending bill to Fresno State and the California State University system from a series of gender-discrimination legal victories by current or former female employees to nearly $16 million ... Boeh said he is working with officials at other state universities, including San Jose State and San Diego State, to create a process that is fair and consistent within the California State University system. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Gauchos Take Big Steps In Corporate Sponsorship Jul 24, 2009
The Gauchos become the first Big West Conference member and third athletics department in the University of California system to partner with a national sports marketing firm joining Cal and UCLA. Three schools in the California State University system - San Jose State, San Diego State and Fresno State - have partnerships as well. NSM's complete partner list includes the Colonial Athletic Association and its 12-member institutions, the Horizon League, the Pac-10 Conference, the Patriot League,... (Ucsbgauchos.com)
CSU fee increases unfair, poorly timed Jul 23, 2009
The California State University system raised student fees Tuesday by 20 percent as part of a budget plan that would also shrink enrollment and furlough nearly all employees for two days a month ... The California State University system raised student fees Tuesday by 20 percent as part of a budget plan that would also shrink enrollment and furlough nearly all employees for two days a month. (Fresno Bee)
CSU Board Hikes Student Fees 20 Percent Jul 22, 2009
-- Going to a school in the California State University system just got more expensive -- that is, if you're accepted in the first place. The California State University Board of Trustees voted Tuesday afternoon to raise state university fees by 20 percent. (KCRA 3, CA)
Calif. University System OKs 20 Percent Fee Hike Jul 22, 2009
-- The California State University system raised student fees Tuesday by 20 percent as part of a budget plan that would also shrink enrollment and furlough nearly all employees for two days a month. The Board of Trustees voted 17-1 to raise undergraduate fees by $672 a year to $4,827 in the nation's largest four-year university system. (Newsmax)
CSU to join UC in cutting pay, raising tuition Jul 18, 2009
Just as the University of California's Board of Regents was voting Thursday morning to cut $813 million from the UC budget, the chancellor of the California State University system announced he will ask trustees to approve a hefty 20 percent fee hike on students next week. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
U. of Calif. committee votes for worker furloughs Jul 16, 2009
California State University system officials said Tuesday they are working on plans to close a massive budget deficit that will likely include more fee hikes, enrollment cuts, layoffs and employee furloughs ... Next week, the governing board of the 23-campus California State University system is scheduled to vote on a plan to furlough nearly all its employees and raise student fees by 20 percent to address its budget deficit. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
The high price of CSU admission Jul 16, 2009
Think California can get out of this budget crisis with "no new taxes?" Look at the California State University system and think again. Facing a staggering drop in state funding, the CSU board of trustees are about to vote on a 20 percent increase in student fees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
- County backs local SDSU-IV campus 0 Jul 15, 2009
The board s resolution comes at a time when all 22 colleges in the California State University system will not be admitting students during the spring semester of 2010. John R. Renison, director of advancement at the SDSU-IV campus, was pleased by the supervisors vote that gives the college support. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Editorial: UC plan could ease pain of furloughs Jul 15, 2009
Lack of imagination is one reason that no other part of government with the exception of the Legislature has taken the same course as UC. Leaders of the California State University system have given all its employees the same choice, regardless of salary: 24 annual furlough days, which is a little less than 10 percent of their pay, or layoffs whose numbers are unspecified but are presumed to be harsh. In addition, most state agencies must cut salaries by the 14 percent the governor has ordered,... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
- Enrollment cuts save California State University campuses funds 0 Jul 15, 2009
According the main Web site for the California State University system, the state paid 2. 87 billion toward the CSUs, and has cut that down to 1. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Mary O. Furner: Until state's fixed, UC system's in jeopardy Jul 15, 2009
Community colleges and the California State University system face drastic cuts as well, requiring massive reductions in student admissions. These cuts come at a time when higher education is more critical than ever to the state's economic future. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Letter asks UC to close Merced Jul 10, 2009
California State University system officials said Tuesday they are working on plans to close a massive budget deficit that will likely include more fee hikes, enrollment cuts, layoffs and employee furloughs. The 23-campus system, which has about 450,000 students and 47,000 employees, faces a projected $584 million shortfall in 2009-10 based on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to address a $26 billion state budget deficit. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cal State pushes proposals to close budget hole Jul 8, 2009
California State University system officials said Tuesday they are working on plans to close a massive budget deficit that will likely include more fee hikes, enrollment cuts, layoffs and employee furloughs. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Top 10 Broke States Jul 8, 2009
Other big cuts include state aid to local school districts, a 10,000-student enrollment cut at the California State University system and the elimination of dental and vision services for many Medicaid recipients. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
> Future worker supply at risk as cuts squeeze higher education Jun 30, 2009
The California State University system, with 450,000 students, is the largest work force generator in the state. Under a budget proposal by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 23-campus system would lose $584 million. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Stanislaus State provost takes same job at CSUF Jun 3, 2009
Nef was appointed to the job this year after provost Jeronima Echeverria left Fresno State to become the chief academic officer of the California State University system. The provost is the university's chief academic officer and serves as the senior administrator in the president's absence. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Highlights of Schwarzenegger's $5.5 billion cut May 27, 2009
- Reduce University of California and California State University system budgets for a two-year savings of $750 million. - Phase out CalGrants, the state's college fee assistance program, to save $173 million. (Fresno Bee -- State)
CSU trustees increase student fees May 14, 2009
As state support of public education shrinks amid gaping budget deficits, fees paid by students in the 23-campus California State University system will increase 10 percent next fall. On Wednesday, the CSU board of trustees voted to increase the average per-student fees to $3,354 a year for undergraduates, $3,894 for teacher-credential students and $4,134 for graduate students for the 2009-10 academic year. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Business briefs: Pelco dumps 17 sales jobs May 14, 2009
It is the largest single cash gift in the history of Fresno State or the California State University system. During today's event, a new logo bearing the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology name will be unveiled. (Fresno Bee)
CSU Board Approves Tuition Fee Increase May 14, 2009
"In a major economic downturn, when families have lost their jobs and their homes, it has never been more important for the California State University system to be financially available to all qualified students ...," he said. Garamendi called the fee increase "yet another tax on students that discourages qualified, hard-working high school graduates from entering the CSU system.". (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
FORUM: Prop. 1A's damage to higher education May 14, 2009
This year, the California State University system is expected to turn away more than 10,000 qualified students due to budget cuts. For Cal State San Marcos and the other CSU campuses, the budget cuts also mean decreasing the quality of education by cutting back class offerings and increasing class sizes. (North County Times)
Letters to the Editor May 11, 2009
Re "UC, CSU may be bargain but ouch!" (Page A1, May 7): California State University system fees might be among the lowest in the country, but that is misleading and says nothing about the true affordability of California public colleges. According to the California Postsecondary Education Commission's 2006 report, the actual cost of attending California's colleges has greatly increased compared with the rest of the nation due to the high living expenses in our state. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Fee hike is attack on middle class May 7, 2009
3% and next week the trustees of the California State University system are expected to raise fees by 10. The regents and trustees seldom question the administrators, whose default position is always to balance their budgets by asking the students to pay more. (Fresno Bee)
College Republicans stand their ground May 5, 2009
But after a March 2008 lawsuit settlement, in which a federal court found the California State University system violated the First Amendment rights of the group, campus administration is taking a hands-off approach ... But the College Republicans sued the California State University system, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bills aplenty await return of lawmakers Apr 13, 2009
Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, would prohibit top administrators at community colleges and in the California State University system from receiving pay raises in years that student fees increase. It also asks that UC regents follow the same standard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
San Jose State Turns Away Many Applicants Mar 27, 2009
University officials said state funding for the California State University system is not keeping up with enrollment demands. Copyright 2009 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
DANIEL CADY, PH.D.: Help university mark its centennial Mar 18, 2009
Clearly, Fresno State, in a manner unique to the California State University system, is woven into the fabric of this expansive region dubbed the New California. With consideration to the symbiotic relationship of Fresno State and the region, the university must now conceive of an appropriate way to commemorate its 100th year. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
$1 billion education/research 'village' planned at Moffett Mar 14, 2009
UC Santa Cruz officials said they expect other institutions -- including the California State University system and possibly Carnegie Mellon University and Santa Clara University -- to join the partnership. UC Santa Cruz Vice Provost Joseph Miller thanked U.S. Rep. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Fresno State named in lawsuit Mar 4, 2009
The California State University system has paid out more than $16 million in discrimination lawsuits or legal disputes since October 2007 involving five current and former women employees of the Fresno State athletic department. Fresno State doesn't comment on lawsuits, said Betsy Mosher, the school's senior associate athletic director. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
California Focus: Want a future? Fund education Mar 4, 2009
What's more, upcoming slashes in student body size at both the University of California and the California State University system will virtually guarantee some sort of business exodus -- after Schwarzenegger is long gone from office. Never mind that two new businesses start up here for every one that leaves. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Invest in higher education now for better future Feb 28, 2009
For the first time in its history, the California State University system may be turning away up to 10,000 qualified students from its 23 campuses. Campuses are also anticipating reducing course offerings, increasing class sizes, deferring maintenance and equipment purchases, and cutting back on student services like counseling and advising. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
CalPERS board re-elects Feckner president Feb 20, 2009
Diehr, a representative of state employees and employees of the California State University System. He is a professor of management and science at California State University San Marcos. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
SJSI targets churches for Super Sunday Feb 14, 2009
Jon Whitmore, president of San Jose State University, will be among an army of presidents, staff and volunteers from throughout The California State University system who will attend services in black churches Feb. 15 to encourage greater student diversity. The fourth annual Super Sunday is a statewide event during which CSU officials reach out to prospective students and their parents and relatives to prepare them for the possibility future college attendance. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
California's Pain Only Beginning; Cuts to Parks, Schools and Roads... Feb 11, 2009
The California State University system -- the nation's largest -- faces new cuts after already seeing reduced class offerings, increased classroom sizes and delays in students being able to graduate after a series of budget cuts in recent years. Things could get worse as more budget cuts loom. (The Drudge Report)
Division II ADA Announces Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Feb 8, 2009
The Roadrunners are also the first and only member of the California State University system to capture the Directors' Cup. Carvajal stresses the importance of being a student-athlete, which is apparent by the fact that Roadrunner student-athletes graduate at a rate of 13% higher than the general student body. (Nacda.com)
WHO GETS WHAT: Billions to colleges and students Feb 8, 2009
The California State University system alone has halted 130 projects, which it values at $850 million and says account for 13,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the system may have to cut 10,000 enrollment slots. (Albany Times Union)
