On Friday morning, USA Today reported that California State University Chancellor and former Fresno State president Joseph Castro is under fire for mishandling sexual harassment complaints. At the same time Castro was sworn in as the CSU Chancellor as the…
CSU faculty “stretched thin,” petition for COVID-related leave
Cal State University (CSU) faculty, including those at Cal Poly, are petitioning for CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro to provide COVID-19 related leave during spring quarter for faculty who are also caregivers. The campaign sponsored by the California Faculty Association…
Cal Poly says layoffs are a “last resort”
In a Jan. 26 Board of Trustees meeting, California State University (CSU) Chancellor Joseph Castro announced he will not support a proposed system wide furlough program for university employees in 2021. This diversion from previous tactics to cut spending comes…
Cal Poly tuition will not increase next year, but remains most expensive CSU
On Jan. 27, the California State University Chancellor announced that there will not be an increase in tuition cost for the next academic year. According to the CSU website, this means that Cal Poly’s yearly tuition will remain the same…
Incoming CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro discusses goals for new role
The current president of Fresno State University was announced as the incoming chancellor of the California State University (CSU) system on Sept. 23, and he will take over from his predecessor Chancellor Timothy White on Jan. 4, 2021.
CSU appoints first Mexican-American chancellor
Joseph Castro, former president of California State University (CSU) Fresno, has been selected as the new California State University Chancellor. The announcement of the new chancellor was made at the Sept. 23 CSU Board of Trustees meeting, and Castro will…
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…
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.
CFA and CSU ‘crack the Rubik’s cube’ with salary solution, chancellor says
Faculty will receive pay increases, but will also need 10 years of tenure — instead of five — before being eligible for retirement health benefits.
Students react to Chancellor White’s open forum
“Certainly, the answers he provided us were not helpful in any way, but that really wasn’t the point.”
Armstrong announces plan to curb enrollment growth
In the short term, there isn’t enough space to accommodate a significantly larger student population, according to Armstrong.