Trustees Meeting Recap

At the CSU Board of Trustees meeting earlier this week, Richard West, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation about the 2008-09 CSU Budget. The list of effects of the proposed CSU budget cuts include "Likely reductions in workforce through non-rehiring of part time employees of all types." Note that under the terms of our contract, not rehiring temporary employees is not a layoff.

Some tidbits from the resolutions passed by the Trustees:

• the 2007/2008 non-state funded capital outlay program is amended to include:
  1) $15,486,000 for preliminary plans, working drawings, and construction for theCalifornia State University, Fresno, University High School project and;
  2) $1,280,000 for preliminary plans, working drawings, and construction for theCalifornia State University, Sacramento, Electronic Message Board project.
• The schematic plans for the California State University, Fresno, University High School are approved at a project cost of $15,486,000 at CCCI 4890.
• The schematic plans for the Humboldt State University, Housing Replacement and Addition, Phase 1, are approved at a project cost of $44,766,000 at CCCI 4890.
• The schematic plans for the California State University, Long Beach, Student Recreation and Wellness Center are approved at a project cost of $66,243,000 at CCCI 4890.
• The schematic plans for the San Diego State University, Storm/Nasatir Halls Renovation are approved at a project cost of $58,197,000 at CCCI 4890.
• the Policy and Procedure for the Appointment of Vice Chancellors and the General Counsel is adopted as presented in Agenda Item 1 of the March 11- 12, 2008 meeting of the Committee on University and Faculty Personnel.

Links:

• CSU Board of Trustees Resolutions
• CSU Board of Trustees Resolutions for March 11-12, 2008 meeting [PDF]
• Board of Trustees Meeting March 11-12 (Unit 9 News)
• Board of Trustees Agendas
  
• Electronic message board to promote Sac State, pitch products (Sacramento Bee)
• University High School will get permanent home (Fresno Bee)
• University High School plans get go-ahead (CSU Fresno press release)