Cal Poly is looking to add a physician to the team at Campus Health and Wellbeing with an emphasis on reproductive health. Campus Health and Wellbeing previously had a doctor with specialization in gynecology, but the position has been vacant…
Proposed quantitative math requirement could impact CSU admissions, but not Cal Poly’s
The California State University (CSU) is considering requiring applicants to take an additional course in quantitative reasoning in high school, but critics say it would disproportionately affect underrepresented student populations. Currently, the CSU only requires incoming students to have a…
Chancellor Timothy P. White says goodbye to the CSU
Timothy P. White, the seventh chancellor of the Cal State University (CSU), announced his retirement Tuesday, Oct. 22. The CSU Board of Trustees will begin a search for White’s replacement in hopes the new chancellor will be appointed by the…
Proposed bill to freeze university president’s salaries when student tuition increases
The California State University (CSU) could be prohibited from raising university presidents’ salaries in the same year of a tuition increase. Assembly Bill 930, authored by Assemblymember Todd Gloria of San Diego, was amended on May 16, 2019. The bill…
Cal Poly named ‘Military Friendly’ campus
Cal Poly earns the Military Friendly campus recognition from the veteran’s organization, Viqtory, for its work with veterans in the San Luis Obispo community
CSU-wide Title IX changes mean sexual misconduct investigations are paused and some reopened
The California State University (CSU) system mandated campuses to halt all current and appeal-pending Title IX sexual misconduct investigations while the CSU adopts a new investigative model. The new model, now required by California law, will guarantee students accused of…
Cal Poly officer among first to receive CSU Lifesaving Medal for saving Cal Poly student’s life in 2016
University Police Department (UPD) Officer Chad Reiley was among the first to receive the California State University (CSU) Lifesaving Medal.
Newsom’s budget proposal increases CSU funding, tuition will likely remain same
“It’s refreshing and exciting to see that Governor Newsom has dedicated much-needed funds to the community college, UC, and CSU systems – funds that will go towards further improving resources and accessibility for our students as they move towards obtaining their degrees,” ASI President Jasmin Fashami wrote to Mustang News.
Cal Poly’s General Education program may be revised, with an emphasis on diversity
The university is taking a look at how they can make the general education program more diverse, and they want student input.
No essay, no problem — How the CSU application may affect the university’s diversity
Cal Poly’s application for the Fall 2019 term opened Oct. 1 on the university’s online application portal, Cal State Apply. Cal State Apply allows applicants to apply to multiple California State University (CSU) campuses with the same application. Unlike many colleges…
Disability Resource Center no longer paying notetakers
Students were previously paid $50 per class each quarter, with this amount increasing to $55 per class when minimum wage changed to $11 in California.