The 23 Cal-State University campuses serve 450,000 students. That's 100,000 more than a decade ago with $500 million less money. Now, the budget crisis is likely to lead to funding cuts close to $600 million. Chancellor Charles Reed is asking for cuts in enrollment, faculty furloughs and increases in student fees. We hear from him and other educators facing massive budget cuts.
Legislators Slash Budget, Cal State System Bleeds
Credits
Guests:
- Charles Reed - California State University
- Vincent Del Casino, Jr. - Chairman of the Geography Department, Cal State Long Beach
- Pamela Burdman - Senior Project Director, WestEd