Students & Future California Workforce Impacted by Budget
The Governor’s release of the 2008-09 budget could greatly affect future students of the California State University (CSU) and subsequently the state’s workforce in key high-demand industries. In order to begin to bridge the $14 billion state budget deficit, the Governor has proposed a cut of $312.9 million from the CSU. In addition, $73.2 million in General Fund revenue that is needed to buy out a student fee increase was not included in the Governor’s proposed budget. Thus, the CSU budget is short of full compact funding by $386 million; without these funds, it will be required to raise fees and make other serious reductions. More »

Host of Initiatives Facing Voters on Super Tuesday
The California State Legislature enacted legislation last year that will allow California to participate in Super Tuesday, along with 23 other states, in an attempt to make California more of a player in nationwide politics. California will still keep its June and November election dates, in which we typically choose representatives for Congress, and state elected office. However, due to the additional general election in February, voters will be allowed to weigh in on propositions that have qualified for the ballot now, rather than waiting for June. More »

CSU Working to Provide More Faculty Nurses
As the need for more nurses throughout the state continues to climb, the CSU is seeking to help curb this trend. This year the CSU is proposing legislation that would authorize the CSU to offer doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree programs. The programs will train future California State University and California Community College faculty, which will add significantly to the total of doctoral-qualified potential nursing faculty currently produced by the state. More »