CSU system forges deal with faculty union, Chico Enterprise-Record
Faculty and the administration of the California State University system have reached a tentative agreement that will extend their existing contract through end of June 2005.

Judge refuses to dismiss murder charges against Scott Peterson, Sacramento Bee/AP
During the hearing, the judge also ordered a university professor who oversaw a student survey of potential jurors to appear in court Tuesday at a hearing to decide where the trial is moved.

CSU professor to discuss controversial Peterson poll, Contra Costa Times
Controversy continued to swirl Wednesday around a now-questioned student survey cited by defense lawyers in a successful bid to move Scott Peterson's murder trial.

Pollster told to be in court, Modesto Bee
A judge Wednesday ordered a university professor at the center of a survey scandal to appear at accused killer Scott Peterson's next court date.

Peterson survey check takes time, Fresno Bee
A preliminary inquiry launched Thursday at California State University, Stanislaus, which had been predicted to take a week, has evolved into the full-blown investigation, President Marvalene Hughes said.

Survey review could take months, Modesto Bee
A California State University, Stanislaus, investigation into a survey scandal involving the Scott Peterson double-murder case may last several weeks or months, President Marvalene Hughes said Tuesday.

California State University Expected to Turn Away Up to 15,000 Students Next Year, Black Issues in Higher Education
Chancellor Charles B. Reed told trustees the 23-campus system would follow a no-enrollment growth policy after the legislature said it would not provide funding for new student growth or salary increases.

Latino actor speaks about coming out at Cal State, San Bernardino Sun
When his speaking agent asked if he'd ever heard of a school called Cal State San Bernardino, Wilson Cruz smiled.

The UC promise, California Journal
It has been more than 35 years since Clark Kerr left as the University of California's 12th president. But his death last month was a distressing reminder for many at UC who worry that Kerr's inspirational legacy, which looms large over all of the nation's public universities, could be dying with him.

UC to turn away 3,200, Contra Costa Times
University of California campuses will send rejection letters to more than 3,200 eligible freshman applicants who would normally have been admitted.

Budget squeeze may push UC fees up, enrollment down, Fresno Bee/AP
University of California regents have taken a look at their budget prospects for the coming year, and they don't like what they see.

The telltale brain, Sacramento Bee
Animal pathologists in Davis on front lines of mad cow fight.

UC regents get grim details of governor's budget plan, Sacramento Bee
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget could keep as many as 8,000 would-be freshmen out of the University of California next fall and force higher education officials to scale back or eliminate financial aid for middle-income students.

UC Missed Out on Extra Stock Gains, Records Say, Los Angeles Times
While the university's portfolio lagged Wall Street's average for a decade, the retirement and endowment fund still grew, officials say.

Your school as a film star?, Christian Science Monitor
Cash-strapped California schools court film and TV crews as part of a scramble to recover lost revenue.

Wanted: Lots of (dependable) mentors, Sacramento Bee
Thousands of children across California could benefit from mentors, advocates say, and schools and other organizations hope to sign up volunteers during January, which is National Mentoring Month.

Education extra: Guiding lights, Sacramento Bee
Mentors are there for kids who need reliable adults in their lives

Despite Gain in Degrees, Women Lag in Tenure in 2 Main Fields, New York Times
Although more women are earning doctorates in science and engineering, a new survey of science and engineering faculties at the nation's top 50 research universities found that women remain scarce in tenured, or tenure-track, positions.

N.C.A.A. Offers Answers to States Challenging Its Rules, New York Times
Throughout the recent four-day N.C.A.A. convention here, California Senate Bill 193 was a blinking red light that captured the attention of the organization that oversees thousands of students participating in athletics at hundreds of institutions.

For-Profit Colleges Rush to Fill Nursing Gap, Chronicle of Higher Education
Traditional colleges have been slow to meet the growing demand for health-care training.

Business Schools and Corporate CEO's Team Up to Start Ethics Institute, Chronicle of Higher Education
Faculty members at leading business schools will join with the chief executive officers of some of the nation's top companies in a new ethics institute that will be housed at the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, officials announced on Wednesday.

Opinion: Survey Inflicts Poll-Ax Damage, Modesto Bee
The bogus poll local college students conducted likely did more to harm their school than it affected Judge Al Girolami's decision to move Scott Peterson's murder trial outside Modesto.

Debate: Who is to blame for college survey fakery?, Modesto Bee
Opposing views on the Peterson survey issue are presented.

Editorial: Robbing Peter to pay Paul, Turlock Journal
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his long-awaited budget proposal on Friday, and while Turlock’s Republican legislators gave it a thumbs-up, not everybody - including us - is happy about it.

Editorial: More recklessness, Sacramento Bee
Good years are not the time for debt.

Daniel Weintraub: Californians oppose the governor's bond measure, Sacramento Bee
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger faces an uphill battle to win voter approval of the first phase of his fiscal recovery plan March 2. But if he is willing to place his personal and political credibility on the line, he can probably pull it off.

Letters to the Editor, Modesto Bee
Citizens discuss blame in Peterson survey issue.

Bond to slash deficit is trailing, Sacramento Bee
A key part of governor's plan lags in two polls.

Bill to repeal school contracting law fails in Senate committee, Modesto Bee/AP
A law targeted for repeal by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of his plan to change parts of state education spending survived an attempt to eliminate it in a Senate committee Wednesday.

Poll Shows Voters Cool to Bond Measure, Los Angeles Times
Despite the governor's popularity, he faces a tough sell in getting initiative passed.

Tribes Rap Gov.'s Call to Share Profit, Los Angeles Times
With Schwarzenegger seeking $500 million annually, the head of gaming group says, 'Governments don't tax other governments.'

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