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| Year | State Action | Cal Poly Response | Student CBF Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
2008-09 Recession Begins |
State Cuts Cal Poly Educational Budget Small reduction in freshman class allowed |
College budgets cut 2.5% University taps $5 Million Reserves to cover two additional cuts Admissions for Fall 2009-10 cut Financial Sustainability Plan begun |
Some GE classes cut starting winter quarter Students consulted on CBF Increase to help offset deficit and expand course access 08-09 CBF for teaching grows |
2009-10 Financial Crisis Deepens |
Budget Worsens Some further CSU cuts May raise tuition, but only to cover decrease in taxpayer funding |
More Reserves tapped to match CBF increase Classes added to guarantee progress to degree Private fundraising increased |
Increase of $100 per Quarter More CBF used to cover instruction but some left for other needs |
2010-11 Continuation or Recovery? |
Uncertain |
College deficits reduced Library and other shared services budgets restored Cal Poly and CSU work on better funding system Private fundraising increased |
Additional $100 per Quarter More CBF used to cover instruction but more also left for other needs |
2011-12 Recovery? |
Uncertain |
Return to full stability Reserves rebuilt, Private Giving up Student progress to degree enhanced |
Additional $100 per Quarter Amount of fees for non-instructional uses increased |