Highlights of the California State University Board of Trustees Meeting
  On the Sept 16-17, Board of Trustees Meeting:

NOTE: A print version of FYI (.pdf) is available.The full Board of Trustees agenda and Schedule of Meetings (.pdf) are also available.

 The 2009-2010 CSU Support Budget

  • Although the legislature has not enacted a state budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year, the season has begun for considering recommendations to the Governor for the 2009-10 CSU Support Budget. The Board of Trustees will be provided with an overview of the state’s fiscal condition and budget challenges for the 2009-10 year.
  • The Board will also be presented with revenue and expenditure assumptions under the Higher Education Compact along with CSU Budget Priorities that will require a state General Fund investment above the Compact funding. Initial projections indicate the CSU will need a minimum of $333.4 million from the state’s General Fund to fully fund the current provisions of the Compact.

 CSU Names 2008-09 Hearst/CSU Trustees' Award Recipients

  • The California State University (CSU) has selected 23 students to receive the 2008/09 William R. Hearst/CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. The winners, one from each campus in the system, will be honored by the Trustees on Sept. 17 at the CSU Office of the Chancellor in Long Beach, California. The award provides $3,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated financial need, experienced personal hardships and have attributes of merit including superior academic performance, exemplary community service, and significant personal achievements.

  • The William Randolph Hearst Foundation originally established an endowed scholarship fund in 1984 to honor William Randolph Hearst, founder of the Hearst newspaper chain. In 1999, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation partnered with the CSU Board of Trustees to supplement the endowment with contributions from CSU Trustees and private donors. More information on the Hearst Scholars.

 Executive Compensation

  • The compensation for recently appointed Vice Chancellor, for Administration and Finance for the CSU will be presented. It is recommended that Dr. Benjamin F. Quillian, Jr. receive an annual salary of $310,000 effective September 15.  The board will also be presented with an update on executive transition programs, including currently active individual transitions. Mr. Don Kassing, who retired from presidency of San Josè State University on June 30, elected not to participate in the program.

 Outreach: CSU and AT&T Road to College Tour

  • The Road to College bus tour will stop at the California State University Office of the Chancellor on Wednesday, Sept. 17 as part of the CSU and AT&T California $1.6 million, 4-year “Steps to College Success” effort to increase college access for students in underserved communities. 

Arrow Report: Teacher Preparation Program Annual Evaluation

  • The results of a recent system-wide evaluation of the Teacher Preparation Program will be presented to the board. The report will include information about the effects of SB 2042 on CSU Teacher Preparation, as well as correlations between K-12 student achievement and the assessment of teacher preparation, with a focus on urban schools.

Arrow Report: Sustainability

  • This item will present background on the institutionalization of sustainability in the California State University, recognize efforts throughout the system and identify the areas of effort in short and long term.


ACTION Items: The Trustees will also vote on


Tuesday

 

 Committee on Finance

  • Approval to Issue Trustees of the California State University, Systemwide Revenue Bonds and Related Debt Instruments for Various Projects, Action

 Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds

  • Amend the 2008-2009 Capital Outlay Program, Non-State Funded, Action
  • Report on 2008-2009 State Funded Program and State and Non-State Funded Five-   Year Capital Improvement Program 2009-2010 through 2013-2014, Action
  • Approval of Schematic Plans, Action 2

 Committee on Institutional Advancement

  • Naming of a Facility – California State University, Fullerton, Action
  • Naming of an Academic Entity – California State University, San Bernardino, Action
  • Naming of an Academic Entity – San Diego State University, Action

 

Wednesday

 

Committee on University and Faculty Personnel

  • Proposed Title 5 Revision: Amendment to Management Personnel Plan for Athletic Personnel, Action
  • Proposed Title 5 Revision: Addition of Paid Administrative Leave for Management Personnel Plan Employees, Action
  • Executive Compensation: Vice Chancellor, Action

Committee on Educational Policy

  • Academic Plan Update for Fast Track Program Development, Action

 Committee on Governmental Relations

  • 2007-2008 Legislative Report No. 11, Action

 

INFORMATION Items: The Trustees also will hear


Tuesday

 

Board of Trustees – Closed Session

  • Litigation Matters: Vivas v. CSU, et al. and Landvalue 77, et al. v. CSU, et al.
  • Executive Personnel Matters

Committee on Collective Bargaining—Closed Session

  • Labor Relations Status Report, Information

Committee on Collective Bargaining—Open Session


Committee on Finance

  • Report on the 2008-2009 Support Budget, Information
  • Report on the 2009-2010 Support Budget, Information
  • 2009-2010 Lottery Revenue Budget, Information
  • Annual Investment Report, Information

Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds

  • California Environmental Quality Act Annual Report, Information
  • California State University Seismic Safety Program Annual Report, Information
  • Campus Land Acquisitions, Information
  • Acceptance of Interest in Real Property, Information
  • Sustainability Overview, Information

Committee on Institutional Advancement

  • Recognition of Recipients of the 2008-2009 William Randolph Hearst/CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, Information

 

Wednesday

 

Committee on University and Faculty Personnel

  • Executive Compensation: Annual Transition Programs Update, Information

Committee on Audit

  • Status Report on Current and Follow-up Internal Audit Assignments, Information
  • Report on Construction Auditing in the California State University, 2007-2008, Information
  • Progress Report on the Corrective Action Plans for the Audit Findings in the System-wide Audit in Accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Single Audit Reports for the Year Ended June 30, 2007, Information

Committee on Educational Policy

  • Teacher Preparation Program Evaluation, Information
  • The California State University Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) Programs, Information
  • California State University Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiatives, Information  

Committee on Governmental Relations

  • November 2008 Ballot Initiatives, Information

Committee of the Whole

  • Litigation Report, Information

 

Schedule of Meetings (.pdf)

The CSU Board of Trustees will convene at:

The CSU Chancellor’s Office
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802

Unless noted, meetings take place in the Dumke Auditorium. Times are approximate.

MEDIA INFORMATION:

Reporters who cannot attend the meeting may hear any open portion of it by
calling 916-278-2663 (password: 080808#)