The California State University system faces a nearly 8% cut to its general fund, leading to proposed reductions across all 23 campuses. Sonoma State University is already grappling with the elimination of 23 degree programs and its NCAA Division II athletics program. Other campuses, like San Jose State, are also anticipating budget cuts and exploring ways to reallocate funds. The cuts raise concerns about the future of higher education in California.
The California State University Board of Trustees and its committees this week addressed proposed reductions that would impact all 23 campuses.This week, the California State University Board of Trustees and its committees addressed proposed reductions that would impact all 23 campuses.
"Sonoma was just the first that's made the headlines, you're going to hear a lot more of these stories across the state," Lopez said. In a presentation, the finance committee addressed how CSUs have already tightened their belt; 1,430 course sections were eliminated in one year by seven universities between the fall of 2023 and 2024.Hundreds rally at Sonoma State against cuts ahead of virtual town hall with university presidentInterim President of Sonoma State Emily Cutrer said two cuts have the greatest impact, the first is the elimination of 23 degree programs.
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