Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget and $500 million reduction to the CSU will have a far reaching impact, affecting current and new students, says President Oritz in his first video message of 2011. Every state-supported organization is affected by Brown’s…
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In his final video address of 2010, President Ortiz thanks every member of the campus community for their daily efforts in supporting students. The president congratulates professors Ed Walton, Barbara Burke and Winny Dong...
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In his weekly video message, President Ortiz announces that the university is moving forward with 32 faculty searches and expects to welcome new faces to campus next fall. The CSU and Cal Poly Pomona are in a better financial situation…
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Every new gift to the university is a reason to celebrate, says President Ortiz in his weekly video message. “So I hope you heard the cheers from the Collins College last week when they learned that the J. Willard and…
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In his weekly video address, President Ortiz highlights some high-profile agenda items for the CSU Board of Trustees this week. The board is considering a mid-year tuition increase of 5 percent and a 10 percent tuition increase for 2011-12. In…
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President Ortiz takes on a serious note in this week’s video message as he speaks on the student who reported an attack and rape, and the interim suspension of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. “Cal Poly Pomona has a zero…
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WASC gave the university a positive review at the conclusion of its visit last week, President Ortiz says in his weekly video message. During the exit meeting, the visiting team highlighted a number of accomplishments, including development and implementation of…
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In his weekly video message, President Ortiz emphasizes the importance of the WASC team visit this week. The accreditation visit is designed to evaluate the university’s mission and objectives, and system of assessment to ensure students receive a quality education.…
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In his first video message of the 2010-11 academic year, President Oritz talks about the recently approved state budget and how it affects the CSU. The budget restores $199 million to the CSU and provides an additional $60.6 million for…
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In a special summer video message, President Ortiz provides details of the historic $42 million gift from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. He talks about the mission of the Kellogg Foundation, the purpose of the endowment, and how the gift will…
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