Support for Proposition 1C ,
The Higher Education Facilities Bond Act of June 1994

AS-2210-94/GA - May 5-6, 1994

WHEREAS, Infrastructure needs continue to be an urgent priority for the California State University for reasons of safety, and an ability to offer modern, high-quality instruction to California citizens; and

WHEREAS, Important infrastructure needs include the seismic retrofitting of buildings, whereby the campuses may offer enhanced earthquake safety to CSU students, staff and faculty; and

WHEREAS, The needs for enhanced seismic safety, apparent even prior to the January 1994 Northridge Earthquake, are now very much more apparent; and

WHEREAS, The construction and equipment of new facilities are ongoing needs for campuses as they seek to provide modern learning experiences for students in all fields of study; and

WHEREAS, Among the capital needs for high quality learning experiences on campuses of the California State University are modern laboratories for sciences, engineering and other students, up-to-date studios for the performing arts, and 21st-century access to information delivery in all fields; and

WHEREAS, The Trustees of the California State University at their March 1994 meeting resolved support for Proposition 1C, the Higher Education Facilities Bond Act of June 1994; therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate of the California State University support Proposition 1C, the Higher Education Facilities Bond Act of June 1994; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate CSU commend the CSU Trustees for their support of the Higher Education Facilities Bond Act of June 1994; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate CSU call upon campus senates, students, staff, and friends of the California State University to join with it in support for Proposition 1C, the Higher Education Facilities Bond Act of June 1994.

APPROVED -- May 5-6, 1994