ASI directors and senators implement changes due to student concerns with campus safety and plan changes to be more inclusive at CSULB.
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CSU Board of Trustees continues discussion about proposed high school STEM requirement, Tuesday
The California State University Board of Trustees discussed adding a quantitative reasoning course requirement as a way to better prepare students for the difficulty of attending a CSU out of high school.
CSU proposes additional science and mathematics requirements for first-year student admission
The California State University Board of Trustees is considering requiring high school students to take an additional year of mathematics or science to qualify for admission to a CSU campus.
Revisions made to Title IX for LBSU, all CSUs
Mandatory changes to Title IX allows the opportunity to avoid expulsion or suspension for students.
LBSU proposes general education reform
The LBSU Academic Senate proposed to add concentrations to the general education pathway. The concentrations are designed to make the general education program more cohesive, according to Norbert Schurer, the LBSU Academic Senate chair.
Proposed bill may waive CSU tuition fees
Waived tuition fees may be on the horizon for California State University students. The catch? Students must promise a percentage of their post-graduation salary to the institution. Assembly Bill 154 has proposed a loan free alternative payment method for students looking to pursue higher education. AB 154 was brought[Read More…]
Newsom’s budget proposal may increase LBSU enrollment numbers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his first budget proposal, allocating up to $562 million in permanent and one-time funds for the California State University system. Newsom’s budget proposal consists of a $300 million ongoing general fund for operational costs, increased enrollment and for progress toward the Graduation Initiative 2025. The[Read More…]
Tuition increase ‘out of the question’ for 2019-20 academic year
California State University officials announced at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday that tuition will not be increased for the 2019-20 academic year.
CSU audits reveal poor cash handling practices at LBSU
The California State University system audited Long Beach State on its cash handling and cashiering practices from July 1, 2016 to Aug. 24, 2018, and found a lack of effectiveness in “operational, administrative, and financial controls.” According to the audit report released on Oct. 5, the locations on campus that[Read More…]
Ethnic studies programs fight against Executive Order 1100
The ethnic studies departments across California State University campuses continue to fight against an executive order that they believe will negatively affect ethnic studies departments at CSUs. Executive Order 1100-Revised was issued last year by CSU Chancellor Timothy White. There were recent protests on the CSUN campus where students voiced[Read More…]