Description
Records of CSU Alumni Council Office relating to the "One in a Million Campaign", news releases, advertising and public relations
plans, directories, report to the Board of Trustees, information pamphlets, newsletters, meeting minutes and materials, and
other administrative materials.
Background
The California State University Alumni Council acts as the representative of the CSU's four million global alumni, playing
an active role in helping to shape CSU policy and participating in strategic decision-making.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.
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.