May 14, 2009
CSU Chancellor's Office

Governor Proposes Steep Cuts to CSU System

CSU News iconSAN LUIS OBISPO -- Facing a rapidly deteriorating state economy, Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed two May Revision Budget scenarios that potentially could cut $410 million from the 2009-10 CSU budget. It's the equivalent of reducing enrollment by 50,000 students and laying off 4,000 to 5,000 employees; or the equivalent of closing two large California State University campuses, or a combination of large fee increases and enrollment reductions of tens of thousands of students.

The announcement came on May 14. On May 15, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed sent an e-mail to all employees about the state budget situation and impending cuts.

Read the CSU Press Release on Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts

Read Chancellor Reed's E-mail to Employees about Cuts