It's almost as if you can see the presidents of the 23 California State University campuses getting out their tin foil hats and hoarding the canned goods: The higher-ed system is bracing for what they are calling California's devastating "scorched earth budget," and have released details of their contingency plan of action. more ›

During yesterday's California State University system's special Board of Trustees meeting, Chancellor Charles B. Reed said he will seek approval for "an additional student fee hike of 15% to 20% for this fall, and enrollment reductions of 32,000 students in the year to follow," reports the LA Times. more ›