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CFA Chapter President Dave Colnic (pictured right) checks his notes during the March 11th Senate meeting. (Signal File Photo)

Layoffs without notice spark further doubt and unease from the Academic Senate about the CSU administration’s ability to lead

Nix Carbone-Deep and Fernando Delgado May 13, 2025

In today’s Senate meeting, faculty continued expressing a number of grievances against the current CSU administration, although they lacked consensus around if a vote of no confidence should be called. Frustrations...

From left: Dr. Jennifer Cullison, Dr. Sacha Joseph-Matthews and Carolina Alfaro, the three panelists who shared commentary following the CSU EOP documentary screening.

EOP film screening at Stan State revisits 1960s activism

Brandon Vergil May 5, 2025

Students, staff, and faculty gathered in the South Dining Room at CSU Stanislaus for a screening of the CSU EOP Documentary, a film created by CSU Northridge that traces the origins of the Educational...

Senator Emma Joy Jampole speaks during yesterday's Senate session.

“Literally damaging our ability to fulfill our mission”: Academic Senate considers a vote of no confidence on CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia

Fernando Delgado and Nix Carbone-Deep April 30, 2025

Yesterday’s Senate had a packed agenda which saw major updates on budget priorities, staffing concerns, and the potential for a vote of no confidence in CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia and the CSU Board...

Chapter President for CSUEU Nic Webber holds a sign detailing President Britt Rios-Ellis' salary and spending.

University Cabinet responds to budget concerns as faculty, staff oppose cuts

Malina Duran, Fernando Delgado, and Nathan Hartwell April 17, 2025

In response to faculty concerns, the University President and vice presidents of various departments gathered to discuss the University's budget situation with faculty and staff. The room was filled with...

Provost Richard Ogle and President Britt Rios-Ellis listen intently to Senator Colnic's CFA report.

Senate resolves Turning Point USA came with “seeming intent to intimidate, degrade, and dehumanize” LGBTQ+ community and passes new academic programs

Nix Carbone-Deep April 15, 2025

At today’s meeting, the Academic Senate came together to publicize the body’s support for the letter recently written by the Queer Faculty and Staff Association (QFSA) with a resolution that reads...

The Department of Education being demolished.

How Trump’s Move to Dismantle Department of Education Could Affect Students

Fernando Delgado April 14, 2025

Days after nearly half of the Department of Education staff were laid off, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the department’s dismantling — a move raising concern over the...

"Untitled" by Valentino Di Pietro Hernandez; collage of cyanotypes.

CSU Summer Arts Program Abruptly Shuts Down, Ending Decades of Student Opportunity

Katelyn Hawthorne and Veronica Sexton April 11, 2025

The CSU Summer Arts program, a staple of California State University’s arts education for nearly 40 years, has been discontinued. The decision follows months of uncertainty and comes as a disappointment...

Senator Emma Joy Jampole speaks in support of the resolution to foster a culture of dignity, safety and belonging on Stan State's campus.

Senate Passes Commitments to Protect Undocumented Students and to Foster an Inclusive Campus Culture

Nix Carbone-Deep and Fernando Delgado March 25, 2025

At today’s Academic Senate meeting, Senate passed three items—a resolution affirming the university’s commitment to fostering an inviting culture for people of all backgrounds, another that called...

Student walks out of Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in the Mary Stuart Rogers building.

FAFSA and Grant Funding Under Threat as the Department of Education Lays Off Half its Staff

Fernando Delgado March 14, 2025

The Trump administration is cutting back roughly half of the Department of Education workforce. People are left with questions and concerns about how this will affect students, especially those from low-income...

Senator Arya Alami shows President Rios-Ellis a picture on his phone with a smile.

Accusations Lobbed at the CSU for Withholding Cash from Campuses and Calls to Defend DEI and LGBT Rights at Today’s Senate

Nix Carbone-Deep and Fernando Delgado March 11, 2025

At today’s Academic Senate, accusations were made that the CSU Chancellor’s Office is withholding funding from its campuses, Presiden Britt Rios-Ellis assured the body in veiled terms that a strategy...

Senator Arya Alami in contemplation during today's session.

Lecturers Earn Stronger Representation and “Cameras On” Mandate Discussed at Today’s Senate

Fernando Delgado and Nix Carbone-Deep February 25, 2025

In today’s Academic Senate session, the body reviewed prospective proposals for a new B.S. in Quantitative Economics, a simplified range elevation process for lecturers, and a new camera policy for online...

The Enrollment Services website, where information about graduation can be found.

A Guide to Graduating Like a Warrior

Ella Adams February 21, 2025

For many CSU Stanislaus students, graduation is just around the corner, while for others, it may feel like blocks away. No matter how far it seems, it is never too soon to learn more about the graduation...

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