Last Wednesday, the board approved the third and final reading of a resolution in support of retiring Prospector Pete and dissociating the university from the Gold Rush era. The board also passed for final reading the resolution outlining their stance on various state bills. Finally, the board elected one Social Justice and Equity Committee Student At-Large, Justin Woolfolk.  

 

Chief Academic Officer Jordan Doering reported to the board that the university is anticipating a grant to help professors find affordable textbook solutions. He also reported the future construction plans for the addition of gender-neutral restrooms. Doering added that the university has stated that while the looming budget cuts will not result in any layoffs, there will not likely be any new hires.  

To learn more, check out Senate agendas and minutes here.

Last weekend, Lobby Corps (LC) attended the two-day CHESS meeting in Sacramento and lobbied state legislature on Monday. During CHESS, LC discussed the CSU-wide tuition increase, the Dream Act, homelessness and mental health issues. LC and other CHESS attendees lobbied the state legislature in support of the below bills:

LC opposed AB 2248 Student Financial Aid Cal Grant Program, which proposes changing the full-time student eligibility requirement for the Cal Grant from a minimum of 12 units to 15 units.  

To learn more, check out LC agendas and minutes here .