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California State University

California State University which enrolls about 477,000 students at its 23 campuses, prides itself on educating workers for the state’s most essential industries.

California State University
August 2, 2022

New batch of CSU records shows professors disciplined for sexual harassment

Records show students suffered sexual advances from faculty. Some professors were suspended or fired while others resigned or retired.

Thomas Peele, Ashley A. Smith, And Daniel J. Willis
Student Well-Being
July 25, 2022

A rare case of mental health in school gone right

Timely, supportive mental health services can rescue a student in crisis.

Natalie Lu
College & Careers
July 12, 2022

Faculty perk at center of issues that led to Castro resignation in use on other CSU campuses

Cal State trustees plan to eliminate the ability of fired administrators to retreat to faculty. Misconduct investigations, and violating university policies are just some ways administrators can lose faculty retreat options.

Ashley A. Smith
School Finance
June 28, 2022

Gov. Newsom strikes deal on state budget: big increase for K-12, plan to expand Cal Grant, too

Compromise includes 13% more for funding formula, extra for community schools, student transportation, school construction, literacy coaches and expansion of Cal Grants.

John Fensterwald And Michael Burke
Commentary
June 22, 2022

Proposed mathematics pathways for California high school students raise equity concerns

California's new mathematics framework must increase access to advanced math but also ensure that all students have the preparation they need for college and careers in STEM fields.

Richard Ford
Race and Equity
May 31, 2022

New study reveals hidden facts on college for California Asian American and Pacific Islander students

Looking deep into data reveals that there are disparities among Asian American college students in California.

Ashley A. Smith
California State University
May 25, 2022

Cal State employees say campus leaders ignore harassment and retaliation at nation’s largest university system

Faculty groups say they lack confidence in CSU trustees while demanding they hold leaders accountable. Sexual assault victims and other CSU San Bernardino employees claim harassment and retaliation.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
May 23, 2022

Study: Cal State system needs to increase staff pay

Efforts are underway to get funding in the state's 2022-23 budget to increase salaries for CSU staff following release of a state-funded study.

Ashley A. Smith
Finishing in Four Years
May 18, 2022

More CSU students graduate during pandemic, but drop may loom

CSU official notes efforts to bring dropouts back to campuses after the pandemic's toll. Warns of "troublesome equity challenge."

Larry Gordon
College & Careers
May 13, 2022

Newsom reaffirms commitment to annual increases for UC, CSU; imposes annual progress reports

In exchange for five years of promised steady budget increases, UC and CSU commit to making progress toward key equity and efficiency goals and will publicly report on their progress.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
Financial Aid
May 12, 2022

Advocates of major changes to Cal Grant look to Newsom

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall vetoed an overhaul of the state's main financial aid program, advocates for change are hopeful he will support their proposals this year.

Michael Burke
Preparation
May 12, 2022

Will California teachers be ready to teach ethnic studies? Some say training needed

Some, including key lawmaker, say California teachers won't be properly prepared to teach ethnic studies requirement without special training.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
April 8, 2022

With freshman applications up but transfers down, Cal Poly Pomona faces enrollment challenge

The pandemic and other factors reduced transfer applications across the California State University system.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
March 23, 2022

CSU's interim chancellor becomes second woman in state history to lead the 23-campus system

Former CSUN President Jolene Koester was selected to replace Joseph I. Castro as interim California State University chancellor until a permanent replacement is found.

Ashley A. Smith
California State University
March 22, 2022

In wake of Castro resignation, Cal State launches investigations of system's handling of sexual harassment complaints

After saying they had been left in the dark, CSU trustees launch investigations stemming from former Chancellor Joseph Castro's mishandling of sexual harassment complaints while at Fresno State.

Ashley A. Smith