Budget Central

Featuring the latest news and updates on California’s budget situation and its impact on the California State University and CSU Dominguez Hills.

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2011 CSU Employee Updates

CSUDH Budget News and Updates

Budget Update from President García

February 4, 2011. Dear Campus Community, At the Academic Senate Meeting on Wednesday I had the opportunity to share information about the proposed budget that I want to provide to the campus community. As you all are aware, Governor Brown has unveiled his proposed budget plan that includes a $500 million reduction to the CSU. His proposed reductions in conjunction with the assumed tax extensions will serve to eliminate an approximate $25 billion deficit for the State of California, and as he states “will get the budget in balance.” It should be noted that California is not alone with these challenges; reports indicate that thirty-five states are projecting budget shortfalls for 2012, and with no federal stimulus dollars available to help, we all have significant challenges ahead of us. (more…)

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CSU Budget Updates

2011-2012 Budget:
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the magnitude of the cut in state support to the CSU proposed in the Governor’s budget?
What is the relationship between the tuition fee increase approved for 2011-2012 and the proposed budget cuts?
What steps will the CSU take to close the remaining budget gap?
How will the CSU manage the implementation of budget cuts?
What happens if the voters do not approve tax extensions this June?
How does the CSU spend state funds and tuition fee dollars?
What does CSU spend on salaries and compensation?
Are CSU employees receiving “across the board” pay increases or cost of living adjustments?
Are presidents or the chancellor receiving pay increases?
Are any employees receiving individual pay increases?

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CSU Proposes Legislative Bills for Several Key Issues

March 15, 2011. The CSU has secured authors for four sponsored bills that have made it on the table for California’s 2011 legislative session. The bills (and sponsors) include (more…)

Joint Legislative Committee Confirms Cuts
to the CSU’s Budget

March 1, 2011. The Budget Conference Committee acted Friday to confirm Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed cuts to higher education, which include a $500 million reduction to the CSU’s 2011-2012 budget. The Budget Conference Committee, which is made up of five members of each house, has been meeting to work out the differences between the Assembly and Senate versions of the budget bill. (more…)

Chancellor Details Impacts of Budget Cuts to Lawmakers

February 9, 2011. California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed told lawmakers this week that he agreed with Gov. Jerry Brown's decision to immediately address the state’s fiscal crisis, but stressed that continued reductions in higher education funding will stall the state’s economic recovery and ultimately place its future at risk (more…)

Governor’s Budget for California State University
Calls For Deep Cuts

Jan. 10, 2011. Facing an estimated $28 billion budget deficit, Governor Jerry Brown today released his 2011-12 state budget proposal that calls for a $500 million reduction in state support for the California State University (more…)

CSU Trustees Approve Tuition Increases Needed to Sustain Enrollment Levels, Classes and Student Services

Trustees request funding from Governor and Legislature to ‘buy out’ 2011-12 increase

November 10, 2010. The California State University Board of Trustees today approved a two-step tuition increase needed to sustain enrollment, classes and services for current students. The Trustees approved a mid-year increase of five percent – or $105 - for 2010-11 that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2011 (more…)

California State University Adopts 2011-12 Budget

$379 million increase in state funding sought to meet operational and enrollment needs

November 10, 2010. The California State University Board of Trustees today adopted a budget for 2011-12 calling for an increase of approximately $379 million in state general fund support from the Governor and the legislature. (more…)

CSU Board of Trustees to Review Change in Terminology

“Student University Fees” will now be referred to as “tuition”

November 8, 2010. At this week’s California State University Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees will review an agenda item that will inform them of the CSU’s intention to change the terminology used to refer to certain charges assessed to students from “fees” to “tuition”. (more…)

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Messages from CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed

Video: Chancellor's Message to CSU Employees

December 16, 2010.
Transcript of Video: Good day everyone. Today I want to share some updates and tell you about a few of our achievements for the year. The California State University’s mission is built on providing access (more…)

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Student Tuition and Affordability

November 15, 2010. Dear Campus Community, You have likely heard that the California State University Board of Trustees implemented a two-step increase in tuition (State University Fee) for the Winter/Spring 2011 semesters and the 2011-12 Academic Year. I want to be sure that you have all the information (more…)