CSU Chancellor Outlines Plan to Address Massive Budget Cuts

[magee4ya]

wow we need someone else at the helm

[flipsuryc]

We are paying a lot more for,literally, a lot less. It is one of the worst times to be in CSU system and we should all prepare to know that within the next 2-3 years will be the hardest. So lets all just work our hardest to graduating and get out of CSUs ASAP

[hueling]

Why should I be paying towards something I won't ever use? Whether it be a building or parking structure. Come on, we've been in a downturn for a while, and yet I still see building construction happening on my campus.

[hueling]

This is ridiculous. I just saw my total fees increase by a hefty amount. The executives need to give more than 10%. They're not the ones hurting, students are. I mean look at how much students make: $10 compared to a salary, not to mention taxes and increases everywhere else and time constraints due to being in school. Not only that, I just paided 50% more on my parking permit.

[pillchock96]

damn i feel sooo bad .... I really have no comment just what I could do is pray!

[phenomenalgrl]

The CSU is a not for profit organization. Regardless of how much they pay their employees, it is obviously deserved and they work hard for the money. It's what all college graduates aspire to. The CSU is having to react to the budget cuts imposed by the state. They're not increasing tuition just because they felt like it. Legislative action is needed. If they cut pay for all employees or lay-off who will be left to assist/teach/counsel/etc. the students? Think of that.

[MemoT88]

as of now I have no classes thanks to the budget cut, i don't qualify for Financial aid and I can't afford to pay the current tuition. there goes my future =(

[lilgame34]

With this newly added 20% along with the 10% proposed in may, I will now have to give up some essentials like food budget and health etc..

Of course I can always get loans, but of course IM AFRAID because I see many college grads who graduated year(s) ago who do not have a job in their field and are working jobs they couoldhave gotten out of HS. The only thing they have is that job and their massive debt. My fear is having a mountain of debt with a degree and unable to work in the field.

[JAIMESANDOVAL12]

I don't think 10% reduction is enough for the Chancellor. I only make 19,000 dllrs a year. Let me see how much am I going to have left after paying for tuition, books, transportation, meals, clothing, rent, clothing,...1000 dollars, divide this by 12 months. I make 4% of what the chancellor makes i.e, ($19000/$421500)*100=4.5%. Not to mention, the rest of the employees, Vice chancellor, executive chancellor and so on, making from 200-350 g's salaries

Thanks to you, I will be in the need to drop

[csuco]

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[Walkingbird]

This guy reaps $500,000.00 a year salary plus car, house and incidentals. Why doesn't he kick 1/2 that back. He makes more in one month than I make all year. What is he giving up? I'm loosing 11 to 16.5%.

[csuco]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your frustrations are understandable. FYI The Chancellor (who makes less than the $500K you mention), along with all execs and management personnel will take a 2-day per month furlough (the equivalent of about a 10 percent pay reduction).

[csuco]

More info is available on CSU Budget Central. See Employee Furloughs page and Title 5 management regulations.

[csupublicaffairs]

@societalnorms yes the increase is for all students $672 for undergraduate students; $780 for teacher credential students; and $828 for graduate students.

[societalnorms]

Is that for undergraduate AND graduate students?

[samtheman467]

Right now, University of California system is in utter destruction. I am ashamed to see this.

[4sureJT]

Stop educating Illegal Aliens--

[cali4nicus]

Your ignorant of how admissions and fees work in the CSU with your comment.

[phenomenalgrl]

Undocumented residents pay out-of-state tuition and fees which is about 4 times what an in-state student pays. They actually bring in money that helps to pay for the overhead costs of running an institution of higher education.