1. Access & Opportunity: An Update on the California State University
Nathan Evans
Director of Enrollment Management Services
CSU Office of the Chancellor

2. Student Access & Opportunity
Updates
Impact of California’s Budget
Leadership Transitions
Student Outcomes & Impact
Student Access & Opportunity
Admissions and Impaction in
Tuition and Financial Aid
Initiatives

3. California’s Budget
State support for the CSU has been cut by almost $1 billion or 35% over the past 18 months.
State resources are now equal to the fiscal year; CSU enrolls 90,000 more students.
For every $1 California invests in the CSU, the CSU returns $5.43.
Resources and enrollment capacity highly dependent on outcomes of November election.
$750M cut for in final CA budget.
Student tuition increases covers over only half of the cuts.
“Trigger actions” planned if Proposition 30 passes/fails – includes actions affecting students and employees.
If it passes, 9% tuition increase for will be rescinded.
If it fails, an additional 5% tuition increase effective spring 2013, additional increase in non-resident tuition, proposed changes to employee benefit contributions, plus local campus reductions necessary to significant portion of the $250M

4. Budget History 2009-10 furloughs
Response to cuts:
furloughs
Reduced total enrollment (more “throughput” & reduced new students)
Decreased total employees by over 3,000
Deferred maintenance on classrooms, labs and other facilities
Restricted travel, equipment purchases
Eliminated state-support summer at most campuses (students pay “full-freight” cost for summer courses)
Increased tuition fees (makes up only ½ of cuts)

5. Declining State Support Forces More Reliance on Student Fees
(in 2011 Constant Dollars)
Students are bearing larger and larger share of the costs of education

6. CSU Leadership Chancellor Charles B. Reed retiring in fall 2012
Has served for 14 years as Chancellor
CSU Channel Islands, CSU Mentor, Early Assessment Program (EAP), CSU Doctoral Programs among accomplishments.
Since 2010, twelve CSU campuses have had presidential transitions. Presidents from CSU Fresno and CSU Los Angeles will retire in summer 2013.

7. Student Outcomes & Impact
98,000 new undergraduates enrolled in fall 2011
96,000 degrees awarded in
53% of all undergraduates have all tuition/fees covered by grants/scholarships/waivers.
Most diverse college student population in US.
Emphasis on skills/experiences employers value.
Strong regional connections and community engagement
Despite continued cuts, phenomenal student performance and generous financial aid.
Much better return on investment that your personal investments
Preparing the workforce of tomorrow in California

8. Student Access CSU admissions eligibility remains consistent.
To meet local enrollment needs, impacted campuses and programs are selective.
Due to uncertainty of funding, spring 2013 enrollment was limited to students completing AA-T/AS-T degrees.
Fall 2013: Notification of admission decisions will only begin after the close of the initial application filing period for all campuses.
Possibility of additional $250M cut mid-year
The nature of the CSU is 23 universities under the banner of the California State University. Campuses must make local decisions to meet enrollment goals – this can mean variation in practice.
The California state budget includes a mid-year "trigger" cut tied to Proposition 30 on the November ballot. If the measure is not approved by voters, the CSU will experience a budget cut of $250 million. Because enrollment capacity is tied to the amount of available state funding, the campus will be able to admit more applicants if Proposition 30 passes and fewer applicants if the proposition fails.
Therefore, notification of admission decisions will occur after the close of the initial application filing period (November 30, 2012), at which time the outcome of Proposition 30 at the November 6 election will be known.

9. The Last 3 Fall Freshmen Admissions Cycles CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
APPLICANTS
(UNDUPLICATED)
OFFERS OF ADMISSION
ADMIT RATE
ENROLLMENT
YIELD RATE
Fall 2010
154,286
109,336
70.9%
47,897
43.9%
Fall 2011
154,204
115,708
75.0%
54,548
47.1%
Fall 2012
166,560*
123,683*
76.1%
Continued increases in applications from first time freshmen
Nearly 453,000 applications submitted by FTF (3 campuses per applicant)
In fall 2009, 2010, and 2011, the CSU only 3% of new FTF enrolled were nonresidents (domestic or international)
*Reflects actions through August 2012.

10. The Last 3 Fall Transfer Admissions Cycles CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
APPLICANTS
(UNDUPLICATED)
OFFERS OF ADMISSION
ADMIT RATE
ENROLLMENT
YIELD RATE
Fall 2010
99,154
64,226
64.8%
40,607
64.6%
Fall 2011
94,038
64,975
69.1%
39,912
60.6%
Fall 2012
93,111*
68,403*
73.5%*
Fall 2012: 187,000 applications submitted (average of 2 campuses per applicant)
In fall 2009, 2010 and 2011, less than 5% of new transfer students enrolled were nonresidents (domestic or international).
*Reflects actions through August 2011.

11. CSU Admissions Eligibility
No change to admissions eligibility
High school graduation
A-G completion
Eligibility index
1/3 of CSU campuses admit freshman applicants based only on CSU eligibility
CSU Admissions Eligibility remains constant
This index identifies the top 1/3 of high school graduates
Despite reductions in enrollment, 1/3 of CSU campuses admit based on CSU eligibility only.

12. CSU Admissions Eligibility
No change to admissions eligibility
60 semester/90 quarter units
30 units of general education
4 basic skill courses (Area A & B4)
Grades of “C” or higher
2.0 cumulative GPA in transferable college work
Good standing at last institution of attendance
1/3 of CSU campuses admit freshman applicants based only on CSU eligibility
CSU Admissions Eligibility remains constant
This index identifies the top 1/3 of high school graduates
Despite reductions in enrollment, 1/3 of CSU campuses admit based on CSU eligibility only.

13. Impaction Campuses fall into 3 categories: Admit using CSU eligibility
Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer).
Campuses fall into 3 categories:
Admit using CSU eligibility
Campus impaction (freshman/transfer)
Impacted in all programs (all majors)
Important to clarify and define impaction. It is here to stay….
Campus impaction (at a level) versus a program…
At the highest level, campuses fall into 3 categories…

14. Impaction
Program Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications for a specific undergraduate program in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available.
Most campuses have at least one impacted major/program
Typically impacted at upper-division level
Students must meet criteria such as GPA in specific core/major prep courses, cumulative GPA, or a combination of factors
Program impaction is specific to a major…
i.e. Nursing at Bakersfield

15. Admit Using CSU Eligibility (FTF)
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Maritime Academy
Monterey Bay
Stanislaus

16. Admit Using CSU Eligibility (TR)
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Humboldt
Maritime Academy
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Stanislaus

17. Campus Impaction (Freshman)
Chico
Fresno
Humboldt
Los Angeles
Northridge
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Francisco
San Marcos
Sonoma
Campuses admit local on eligibility index; higher criteria for others.

18. Campus Impaction (Transfer)
Chico
Fresno
Los Angeles
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Francisco
San Marcos
Sonoma
Campuses admit local on CSU eligibility requirements; higher criteria for others.

19. Impacted In All Programs
Fullerton
Long Beach
San Diego
San Jose
San Luis Obispo
Campuses admit by major.

20. Program Impaction
Most campuses have at least one impacted program/major
Beneficial for students to take preparatory coursework aligned with their major
Nursing programs are impacted at all majors
i.e. high school students desiring to major in STEM should take a Senior math course, transfer students should focus on major preparation which can be completed prior to transfer

21. Information on Impaction www.calstate.edu/sas/impactioninfo.shtml
Impacted Programs Matrix available at
Local Admissions Area descriptions

22. Enrollment Outcomes
Reduced state funding limits the number of students a CSU campus can serve
Continuing students have highest enrollment priority. Transfer students have a higher priority than first-time freshmen---California Education Code Section 66202
Admissions outcomes can be less predictable for new students

23. CSU Mentor Limited changes for 2013-14
Application fee waiver available to students who will apply for the CA Dream Act
Enhanced question regarding AA-T/AS-T degrees

24. Tuition and Financial Aid
Current Undergraduate Tuition (CA Residents)
$5,970 per year*
Current Average Tuition & Fees
$7,025 per year
*The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fee, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.
While cost has risen and students are paying more of the share of the cost of their education, CSU still among the lowest tuition levels among comparable public universities.
1/3 of tuition is redirected into financial aid in the form of State University Grants
Cost of attendance includes total estimated expenses for a student…

25. 2012-13 Estimated AY Average Expenses
At Home
On Campus
Off Campus
Fees
$7,025
Books/Supplies
1,666
Room/Board
4,326
10,932
11,493
Transportation
1,413
1,245
1,444
Personal
2,708
2,576
2,671
TOTAL
$17,139
$23,444
$24,299
These are systemwide averages, so actual amounts will vary by campus.
Tuition = $5,970 tuition fees + $1,055 average campus based fees (health center, etc.., and will vary by campus)

26. Financial Aid
Last year, over $3.1 billion was distributed to more than 290,000 students.
Nearly 70% of all CSU students receive some form of financial assistance.
42% of CSU students invest in their education with student loans.
The average loan debt for CSU students was $15,804 in 2010, compared with the national average of $25,250.

27. Early Start Program Goals:
The eligibility index identifies who the top 1/3 of HS graduates will be, it doesn’t necessarily show college-readiness.
Provides students who may not be college ready in English and Math a transitional step toward a successful first year.
Goals:
better prepare students in math and English, before the Fall semester of freshman year
add an important and timely assessment tool in preparing students for college
ultimately improve a students' chances of successful completion of a college degree
Students who need remediation are required to begin an Early Start Program prior to fall enrollment

28. Associate Degrees for Transfer
First students with AA-T/AS-T degrees enrolled in fall 2012 at CSU campuses
Community colleges offering Associate Degrees for Transfer in 18 disciplines, representing the largest CSU majors
CSU identifies AA-T/AS-T degrees “similar” to CSU campus program/option
Considered in admission as well as remaining degree requirements at CSU

29. Graduation Initiative
Goals are to:
Raise the six-year graduation rates of CSU students to the top quartile of national averages on each campus; and
Cut in half the existing achievement gap between underrepresented CSU students (URMs) and non-underrepresented CSU students (non-URMs).
Many initiatives and programs tied to GI…
Full scope analysis of factors impacting graduation
Providing tools to students and campus faculty/staff

30. First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen 1st Year Retention Rates
Good things happen when you put a stake in the ground and measure progress, and that’s precisely what we’re doing. One of the best indicators we have of how we’re doing with our graduation rate and achievement gap goals is to look at first year retention. The following graphs show first year retention rates for the last three cohorts.
The light green bar represents 1st year retention rates for under-represented students, while the darker blue bar shows our non-underrepresented students. As we can see, there is good news here: All bars are moving up and the gap is beginning to close.

31. Textbook Affordability
CSU Task Force
Expansion of online solutions to course material needs
Leverage of existing pilot projects
Collective goal should center on students having access to course materials that are up
to date, reflective of their intellectual and academic needs, and also affordable.

32. Resources for Counselors
How to Get to College
Complements posters
English & Spanish versions
Student testimonials
Student Academic Services
Student Academic Support site provides multiple resources on its website
How to Get to College will launch a new site and poster in late October

33. Resources for Counselors
CSU Degrees
degrees.calstate.edu
Search for any degree or majors offered in the CSU
CSU Success
CSU Degrees allows the user to search for any degree or major within the CSU. Search feature linked to calstate.edu and CSU Mentor.
CSU Success website provides tools to assist students who need support in English and mathematics. CLICK Easy access to information about Early Start.

34. The California State University
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