“We think quarters are fine,” said Steve Rein, Chair of the Academic Senate. “There were no clear benefits of switching to semesters.”
Administration
Student Affairs to take leadership role in changing Campus Dining
As part of an effort to make the university more residential and “24/7,” as well as accommodate the growing number of students who will be living on campus, Student Affairs will now play an increased role in directing Campus Dining.
Semester update: How close are the Cal States to converting?
Cal Poly’s ASI voted against the switch in December, but California State University Chancellor Timothy White has said he is a strong supporter of the conversion.
Parking one complication for new housing proposal
A new structure could be used for general parking, but those general parking spaces could transform into residential or faculty parking later on.
Chancellor delivers 'State of the CSU'
The California State University system intends to graduate more students, especially those in underprivileged demographics, Chancellor Timothy White said in his State of the CSU address Wednesday.
Committee working to determine spending for Student Success Fee's final increase
The student success fee was passed by a 57 percent majority student vote in 2012, and was originally $160.
CLA proposes fee increase to match other colleges
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is proposing a $112 quarterly increase for full-time students and a $56 increase for part-time students.
CSSA resolution could put the brakes on semester conversion
Six CSU campuses are still on the quarter system — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield and Los Angeles.
Cal Poly considering requirement for all freshmen, sophomores to live on campus
While the university is considering requiring future students to spend their first two years on campus, no formal decisions have been made.
New comment period on the way for housing project
Courtesy Photo Cal Poly looks to have a new residence hall built by 2018. Kyle McCarty Special to Mustang News Public comment on Cal Poly’s new housing development is set to continue for another 45 days, university spokesman Matt Lazier…
Student demand outweighed community concern in decision to build new housing
The university hopes to start the $200 million construction project next year and finish by Fall 2018.