California Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his first budget proposal, allocating up to $562 million in permanent and one-time funds for the California State University system. Newsom’s budget proposal consists of a $300 million ongoing general fund for operational costs, increased enrollment and for progress toward the Graduation Initiative 2025. The[Read More…]
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Ethnic studies programs fight against Executive Order 1100
The ethnic studies departments across California State University campuses continue to fight against an executive order that they believe will negatively affect ethnic studies departments at CSUs. Executive Order 1100-Revised was issued last year by CSU Chancellor Timothy White. There were recent protests on the CSUN campus where students voiced[Read More…]
The removal of remedial classes from the Cal State system is an improvement for students
While taking placement exams, I was always afraid of being placed in remedial classes, because for once in my life, I was worried about how the exam would affect my college career. Assembly Bill 705, signed by Governor Jerry Brown Oct. 13, 2017, attempts to eliminate remedial classes that may[Read More…]
CSUs work to improve online education
One summer during her undergraduate years at Cal State Long Beach, Kelly Nguyen enrolled in a child development class. Much to her dismay, the class was cancelled last-minute due to low enrollment. She immediately went to the department to consider her options, and though it was almost too late, she[Read More…]
Governor Brown’s proposed final budget plan is not enough to fund Cal State system
Just hours after California Governor Jerry Brown released his budget plan on Jan. 10, members of the Cal State system were quick to criticize. Brown’s plan offered to allocate $92.1 million toward the California State University system, an amount that many in the university system agree is unsustainable. “If lawmakers[Read More…]