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 properly disclose the money to students or legislators. The majority of the budget surplus was […]
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Everything you need to know about President Armstrong’s raise
An in depth look at the California State University executive raises, including President Jeffery Armstrong’s five figure raise.
President Armstrong’s salary increases more than $12,000 as CSU trustees approve raises for top executives
CSU presidents were given a three percent raise, amounting in more than a $12,000 increase for President Armstrong.
Face-off over budget may leave Cal Poly with limited funds
Cal Poly faces a budget crisis. Inflation is rising, and the entire California State University System needs more money to combat it. It may not be coming, and the campus may have to cut costs, either in the number of classes offered or in services and grants administration provides. May 11, Governor Brown unveiled his […]
Community colleges congregate at capitol
Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net Community college advocates from all over California gathered at the state capitol on Jan. 27 and 28 for the Annual Legislative Conference, one of many conferences, workshops and seminars sponsored by the Community College League of California each year. The conference “provides a unique opportunity to connect with other advocates […]
Governor Brown cuts CSU’s green
The California State University system could undergo a $500 million budget cut, according to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2011-12 state budget proposal released Monday.
ASI elections are a time to reflect on the direction Cal Poly is headed
I am happy to be politically neutral today — a first, I think, since I began writing my columns. But, as they say, there’s a first time for everything. I began thinking about who I will choose to vote for next week in the ASI Presidential campaign by asking myself similar questions as I do during national presidential campaigns.

