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Reports Collection of The California State University Archives
CSU.001
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Description
This collection consists of 3969 reports generated by or about The California State University
Background
The California State University System was formally established in 1960 by the Donahoe Higher Education Act. It is the nation's
largest university system, with 23 campuses. 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). The System is the direct descendant
of the California State Normal School (now, San Jose State University) established by the California Legislature on May 2,
1862. By 1895 there were four State Normal schools. In 1921, the schools were re-named the State Teacher's Schools. In 1935
the colleges were re-named the California State Colleges and were run by the State Department of Education. With the California
Master Plan for higher education was created along with the Donohue Act, the California State Colleges were placed under control
of the CSC Board of Trustees. In 1972 the system was renamed the California State Colleges and Universities. The term "Colleges"
was dropped in 1982.
Extent
148 Linear Feet
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Gerth Archives and Special
Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Archives and 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.