March 13, 2007
CSU/Campus News
CSU to consider 10% higher fees, presidential perk
San Francisco Chronicle 3/13/07
By Jim Doyle
With faculty labor unrest nearing the boiling point, the California State University system's governing board is expected to push two financial hot buttons this week.
CSU freshmen lag in math, English
San Francisco Chronicle 3/13/07
By Tanya Schevitz
Nearly 40 percent of freshmen entering the California State University system in 2006 were not ready for college-level mathematics and 45 percent of incoming freshmen were not ready for college-level English, according to a report being presented today to the CSU Board of Trustees.
Many enter CSU unprepared, report says
Sacramento Bee 3/13/07
More than 20,000 entering freshmen at the 23-campus California State University are coming to college unprepared, according to a new report.
Students not up to grade
L.A. Daily News 3/13/07
By Susan Abram
Despite efforts at local, state and federal levels to improve achievement, more than one-third of the students who enrolled last fall at California State University campuses needed remedial help in math, while nearly half needed help in English, a study released Monday says.
CSULB faculty vote on strike
Press-Telegram 3/13/07
By Kevin Butler
Faculty union members at seven California State University campuses, including Long Beach, on Monday began voting on whether to authorize job actions should labor negotiations with the CSU system remain fruitless.
Clovis, CSUF agree on deal
Fresno Bee 3/13/07
By Marc Benjamin
After an agreement with Fresno State nearly unraveled, the Clovis City Council on Monday night agreed to support traffic improvements around the university's Campus Pointe development.
Cal State student fees could see 10% increase next year
Press-Telegram 3/13/07
By Kevin Butler
The California State University Board of Trustees this week will consider raising student fees, approving a new Cal State Long Beach facility and providing an executive compensation package for the recently retired president of Cal State Dominguez Hills.
SJ State Students Hope To Add CSU To Name
CBS-5, 3/13/07
Associated Press
Some students at San Jose State University believe their campus lacks prestige—and they think that adding the letters CSU to the university name can help.
Editorials/Commentary
A rankings revolt
San Francisco Chronicle 3/13/07
In the college hunt, U.S. News and World Report has a tidy franchise publishing annual campus rankings. Parents and students want a quick set of choices, and colleges look for a top listing to fatten applicant lists and boost their images.
The cost of bucking college rankings
Sacramento Bee 3/13/07
By Michele Tolela Myers
Like most college presidents, I have seen many prospective students and their parents show up on campus in recent months, clutching their well-worn copies of U.S. News & World Report's rankings issue.
Pledge to students
Fresno Bee 3/13/07
California has a pipeline problem -- an education pipeline problem.
Boost science, math
Contra Costa Times 3/13/07
California is justifiably proud of being on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advances.
UC News
Consumer group urges Cal to forge a tough deal with partner BP
San Francisco Chronicle 3/13/07
By Rick DelVecchio
UC Berkeley should make the toughest possible bargain with its new energy research partner BP to protect public access to research findings and guard the university's name from being used in corporate advertising, a consumer watchdog group said Monday.
California News
State audit details mismanagement at Compton Community College
L.A. Times 3/13/07
By Larry Gordon
In a scathing audit of Compton Community College released Monday, state investigators said they found numerous instances of potential financial fraud, phony student enrollments, missing computer equipment and even the campus auto shop being used for private gain
National News
Princeton Reimburses Donors' Foundation
Wall St. Journal 3/13/07
By John Hechinger
Princeton University said it reimbursed $782,375 to a foundation set up by major donors whose children have accused the school of misspending a gift that endowed the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
Universities Take Varying Approaches to Retiring Faculty Members, Study Finds
Chronicle of Higher Education 3/13/07
By Sierra Millman
Universities are much more concerned about recruiting and retaining faculty members than about retiring them, according to a report on retirement policies to be released today by the American Association of University Professors.
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