February 12, 2021
Should California get another science-focused university?
Humboldt State has seen sharp enrollment drops. A Cal Poly designation could attract more prestige, funding and students.
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Timothy White
October 29, 2020
Dropping affirmative action had huge impact on California’s public universities
When California voters in 1996 rejected affirmative action, CSU and UC could no longer consider race and ethnicity in admissions, making a huge impact on the public universities.
Thomas Peele And Daniel J. Willis
July 22, 2020
California State University students required to take ethnic studies or social justice class under new policy
CSU trustees vote to approve policy while legislation with a stricter ethnic studies requirement makes its way through the Legislature.
Michael Burke
July 17, 2020
California’s top higher education officials urge voters to support affirmative action in hiring and admissions
California’s higher education leaders appear together for what may be their last public gathering in an online forum, entitled “New Realities for Higher Education."
Larry Gordon
June 19, 2020
California moves toward requiring CSU students to take ethnic studies to graduate
The Senate passed a bill requiring CSU students to take an ethnic studies course as trustees are set to consider the system’s own proposal.
Michael Burke And Betty Márquez Rosales
June 1, 2020
'A turning point’: California education leaders speak out about racism and police brutality
This current crisis must be more than a teachable moment; it must lead to real change, education leaders say.
Carolyn Jones
May 15, 2020
Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to higher education force difficult choices ahead
UC, CSU and community colleges face significant declines in state funding, prompting fears of tuition hikes and program cuts. Federal funds might ease the pain.
Michael Burke And Larry Gordon
May 14, 2020
CSU chancellor explains decision to keep most fall classes online
White's action at the nation's largest system of four-year universities may start a trend across the country. Some CSU campuses may offer more in-person classes than others.
Larry Gordon And Michael Burke
May 12, 2020
First in nation, California State University to close campuses for in-person instruction this fall
Chancellor Tim White said it will be necessary for classes to continue being held virtually because of "evolving data" on the coronavirus.
Michael Burke
January 29, 2020
CSU trustees delay decision to require extra high school class for admission
An independent group will be commissioned to study CSU's proposal to require a fourth year of high school math in freshman admissions.
Michael Burke
January 24, 2020
CSU chancellor defends extra quantitative reasoning requirement; how SF State meets multiple challenges
This week: CSU Chancellor Timothy White explains where things stand with the plan to require an additional year of quantitative reasoning; and San Francisco State President Lynn Mahoney describes what the university is doing to increase the graduation rate.
EdSource staff
January 21, 2020
CSU trustees delay formal vote on requiring extra high school class
CSU still plans to require four years of high school math for freshman admissions, effective in 2027, but will delay formal vote to 2022.
Michael Burke
January 17, 2020
Leaders selected in California’s unprecedented searches will help shape future of higher education
The efforts to replace UC’s president Janet Napolitano and CSU chancellor Timothy P. White by summer have raised worries about competition between the two systems for academic talent.
Larry Gordon
November 20, 2019
CSU leaders appear ready to move forward with requiring extra year of quantitative reasoning despite concerns
Opponents include state leaders and activists, who reiterated fears that the change will harm black, Latino and low-income students.
Michael Burke
October 22, 2019
California State University chancellor to retire, touts graduation gains
Hired in 2012, White pushed CSU efforts to drop remedial courses and raise graduation rates. His departure and that of UC’s Napolitano leave two big vacancies.