The California State University (CSU) was not transparent about a surplus of more than $1.5 billion while negotiating state funding and raising student tuition, according to an audit report released Thursday, June 20. Auditor Elaine Howle alleges the CSU did not…
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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…
Starting Fall 2020, students will see changes and more flexibility with electives in GE curriculum
After more than 20 years with the same General Education (GE) curriculum sheet, a new template will go into effect Fall 2020. “It attempts to balance student choice of GE courses with the effort to promote breadth in the courses…
ASI resolution urges Cal Poly to provide alternate financial opportunities for undocumented students
Cal Poly does not currently have a protocol to provide jobs for students who do not have a social security number, according to Dream Center coordinator Kathrine Zevallos Pastor. But the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors unanimously passed…
Cal Grant expansion tops list of college affordability bills: Track them here
California’s financial aid system could get its biggest overhaul in 20 years if a proposal backed by key Assembly Democrats becomes law. And that’s just one of a slew of college affordability bills in play this legislative session. Call it…
Cal Poly says “university leaders are listening” as students rally for demands
Roughly 35 students from clubs and organizations across campus gathered in front of Administration (building 1) May 16 to rally behind demands aimed at Cal Poly administration. The group supports providing an additional $141,000 for the Black Academic Excellence Center, the…
The resolution to kick Chick-fil-A off campus passed — but that doesn’t mean it’s leaving yet
After the resolution’s second hearing, a majority vote passed it at the Academic Senate meeting. However, because the franchise is out of the Academic Senate’s jurisdiction, the resolution cannot terminate the contract itself but can only suggest Cal Poly Corporation to do so.
Academic Senate proposes resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus
President Armstrong said an Academic Senate resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus over their support for anti-gay causes represents a “slippery slope.” “Who decides what values?” Armstrong said. “Who decides what’s bad? What’s the next topic? What’s the…
Cal Poly cuts ribbon on new visitor center, where campus tours will now start from
The grand opening of the new Cal Poly Welcome Center, the first place prospective students and visitors are introduced to the university, was held Tuesday, April 30. The 3,200-foot space, located in the yakʔitʸutʸu housing community on Grand Avenue, will…
Cal Poly launches reimagined logo, branding
While the iconic “Learn by Doing” tagline remains, University Marketing said the refreshed brand more clearly articulates Cal Poly’s past, present and future, while emphasizing the readiness of graduates to make an impact on the world.
Kennedy Library will stay open, renovations delayed due to funding
Robert E. Kennedy Library will not be closed or renovated next year due to a lack of funding after it was previously projected to close as early as the 2019-20 school year. A $441,229 concept plan is now completed for…