Students at Sonoma State University can expect to see more interaction between the Green Music Center and the rest of the campus if the GMC’s new executive director, Jacob Yarrow, has anything to say about it.
The University of California system is failing to prioritize students and education in favor of bloating management salaries and benefits, while leaving over $175 million in budget reserve funds, according to a report from the California State Auditor.
The eyes of many college students have been on New York in recent weeks as the state launches the Excelsior Scholarship, a program that fully covers the cost of college education for residents or families.
The primary concern was alienation on Thursday night, as four Sonoma State University faculty members met to discuss U.S. foreign relations now that Trump is president.
“I’ve always had to pay my student fees in full, so I really hope the benefits of the graduation initiative outweigh the extra cost I have to pay now.”
On a narrow vote of 11-8, the Board of Trustees for the California State University system has approved a $270 tuition increase, the first since 2011. The increase takes effect this fall and could generate up to $77.5 million of net revenue.
The California State University system is gradually enrolling more high school graduates every year. However, according to a recent Legislative Analyst’s Office report, there is no need for an additional California State or University of California campus.
When Judy Sakaki began as president of Sonoma State University in the fall, she pledged to help the university earn its designation as an Hispanic-serving institution, thus opening the door to millions in federal grants to help students.
While Sonoma State students face a possible $270 tuition increase this fall, some community college students will have their tuition burdens lifted. This includes students at City College of San Francisco who will soon see tuition disappear altogether, at least for city residents.
California State University students haven’t had to worry about tuition hikes for the last six years. However, the 2017-2018 academic year could see a 4.9 percent increase by the Fall semester.
The State Water Resources and Control Board has awarded a $2.3 million grant to help university students take a bigger role in improving water management and efficiency in California’s disadvantaged communities.
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