A state budget that would cut an additional $150 million from the California State University system (CSU), on top of the previously expected $500 million in cuts was vetoed June 15 by Governor Jerry Brown.
ASI spreads Cal Poly influence to state level
Sarah Storelli is the ASI President. Storelli along with Kostas McDade and Nick Dindio write the State of the Students column.
CSU system receives thumbs up in public opinion poll
The California State University (CSU) system has been doing a good or excellent job, according to a recent poll released by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) on Nov. 17.
Senate bill to make transfers to CSU schools easier
Senate Bill 1440 was signed into a bill yesterday, allowing community college students an easier route into CSU schools.
Poly to offer more summer school courses than ever
Due to the state budget crisis, both Cal Poly and Cuesta College’s summer school funds have been cut. Cal Poly, however, will continue to offer courses under the self-supporting office of Continuing Education. While more than double the amount of Cal Poly courses will be offered, they will also be more expensive.
Statewide conversation about educational fees
Last Tuesday night, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) held a live Web cast with student representatives from the University of California, California State University and California Community College systems. There was a pre-recorded “day in the life” segment…
CSU budget protests scarce at Cal Poly
Students and faculty have been protesting budget cuts at campuses around the state, so why has there been so little protest here at Cal Poly?
Word on the Street: Students decide to protest, or not show
Cal Poly students were asked if they would march during the “Rally in support of Public Education” on March 4, or continue to not show up as usual.
ASI to experience 10 percent budget cut
ASI’s business staff are working with a 10 percent budget reduction the coming year, due to the projected 10 percent reduction in Cal Poly enrollment.
New CSU initiative to raise graduation rates
The California State University Board of Trustees announced a new graduation initiative at its board meeting Jan. 27.
Poly profile: Phong Dang
Phong Dang is not unlike many Cal Poly students in that he doesn’t like to talk in class. But with a 3.779 GPA, it’s not because he doesn’t know the answer.