Description
This collection consists of over 2600 reports generated by or about the California State University. Reports 1904-present.
Reports were generated by various Chancellor’s Office divisions, committees and other entities including the state government.
Generally, the reports consist of analytical, programmatic, feasibility or budgetary reports dealing with planning, administration,
teaching, the functions of the university system and other subjects.
Background
The California State University System, formally established in 1960 by the Donahoe Higher Education Act. It is the nation’s
largest university system, with 23 campuses and seven off-campus centers, more than 400,000 students and 42,000 faculty and
staff. The CSU is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California (the others are the University of
California and the California Community College System). Since 1961 more than 2 million alumni have received a bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D) degrees from the university system. It offers more than 1,800 degree programs in some
240-subject areas.
Extent
107 linear ft,
2600+ reports
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
There are no access restrictions on this collection.