Our highest administrators are not the ones who need a 20% pay raise. They don’t feel the squeeze of the affordability crisis affecting the Cal State community, especially at Cal Poly. This money should instead be focused on direct student services and base level faculty: two fundamental aspects of the Cal State system that often go overlooked and undervalued.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Faculty parking woes due to poor planning by Armstrong
Finding a parking space has always been a gamble at Cal Poly. Lately, it’s become worse with the faculty being informed of a 125-space reduction due to campus construction. Were faculty informed in a direct campus-wide email before reporting for the fall quarter? No.
Posted inNews
Hundreds of faculty want Cal Poly to take a stand. President Armstrong says it’s not our place.
Despite faculty efforts, President Armstrong refused to sign a statement criticizing federal actions. His decision reflects Cal Poly’s policy on institutional neutrality.
Posted inMNTV
“The lifeblood of the economy”: Cal Poly faculty join higher education movement
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Cal Poly joined over 100 universities across the country on April 17 for a National Day of Action for Higher Education. Students and faculty protested state budget cuts and free speech restrictions on campus. Cal Poly economics lecturer Solina Lindahl said that despite a 34% […]
Posted inNews
Cal State faculty union president calls to retract system’s free speech policy
Update: The CFA Instagram post refers to union president Toombs’ public comment during the Cal State Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday morning, according to CFA communications specialist Michelle Hatfield. California Faculty Association (CFA) President Charles Toombs demands the Cal State system to retract its interim time, place and manner policy, in a new Instagram post […]
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Jeffrey Armstrong, campus leaders announce key initiatives at Cal Poly Fall Convocation
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong outlined this academic year’s goals for sustainable growth, the potential Cal Maritime-Cal Poly integration and proposed changes to future academic calendars as a keynote speaker at yesterday’s annual Fall Convocation. The Fall Convocation, held in the Performing Arts Center, brought together faculty, the campus community, community members and notable student […]
Posted inNews
Cal State issued a ban on encampments. What does this mean for Cal Poly?
When the Cal State system unveiled a new policy prohibiting encampments on Aug. 15, it was met with frustration and disappointment by pro-Palestine student organizers at Cal Poly. The Cal State’s new policy bans encampments, overnight demonstrations and unauthorized camping items. It also restricts wearing masks that conceal identity during protests and requires written permission […]
Posted inWatch
MN Now: January 25, 2024
Mustang News reporter Izzy Romero brings us the top stories from this week.
Posted inen Español
Una semana de huelga de CFA detendrá las clases de Cal Poly la próxima semana
Actualización (18 de Enero, 12:15 p.m.): La CSU emitió un formulario de informe de cancelación de clase, en el que los estudiantes pueden enumerar la clase que se canceló y el miembro de la facultad que imparte su sección. “No toleraremos ninguna acción de la dirección que tenga la intención de interferir con los derechos […]
Posted inNews
A look back at the one day CFA strike
As early as 6 a.m. today, the first day of the California Faculty Association (CFA) strike commenced in San Luis Obispo and all CSU universities across California. The CFA and supporters began picketing at the entrances of Grand Avenue, California Boulevard and Highland Drive, impeding traffic entering the campus.
Posted inThe Hill
Faculty union strike canceled one day of classes. Students weigh in
Mustang News surveyed 5,000 Cal Poly students to understand how the strike has affected them