By Shannon Walter |Coyote Contributor| The Rise in Tuition: Will it ever stop? The California State University system is raising the tuition up by 9.1 percent, increasing the amount that we pay every quarter. From Fall 2011 to Fall 2012 the increase of tuition has sky-rocked since last academic year making the final total $498 and rising drastically. It makes it hard for a lot of students to even think about coming to school because the capacity of units that we can take is now 17 beginning in Fall 2012. Last academic year's limit was at 21.5, which made it easier when you have to worry about some classes being five units. A lot of heartburn over this issue is coming … [Read more...] about Students struggle to put their education first
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CSU limits new president salaries to 110 percent of incumbent’ss
By Melissa Benton |Staff Writer| Incoming presidents of CSU campuses will not receive a starting salary of 110 percent of that of the incumbent’s base pay, according to a CSU press release. The new policy, declared by the CSU Board of Trustees on Jan. 25, was first introduced from the Special Committee on Presidential Selection and Compensation which has been reviewing the system’s selection process and executive compensation structure. According to CSU board bhair Herbert Carter, the new policy will aid all presidential candidates, the public and others by maintaining presidential salaries at a reasonable level in the future. “Our continued goal is to recruit and compete for the best … [Read more...] about CSU limits new president salaries to 110 percent of incumbent’ss
Senate Bill seeks to limit CSU president salaries
By Melissa Benton |Staff Writer| Senate Bill 755, introduced by Senator Ted W. Lieu, would limit CSU president salaries to 150 percent of the salary of California’s Chief Justice. According to the National Center for State Courts, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye currently earns $228,856. This means that CSU presidents could earn up to $343,269. SB 755 would require that the CSU Board of Trustees discuss tuition or salary increases in an open session. It also would stop pay increases or bonuses to campus presidents if student tuition was raised in the last three years. This change to the bill was introduced because of San Diego State University (SDSU) which received a new … [Read more...] about Senate Bill seeks to limit CSU president salaries