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• August 2, 2010

• President Mohammad H. Qayoumi

With the excitement and pride of commencement just behind us, we've already begun to welcome the next generation of 裸聊直播 Pioneers — the Class of 2014 — during summer orientation. This is the cycle of life at a university; we are invigorated and inspired to see so many new faces filled with aspiration, just as we celebrate the achievements of those who have become alumni. It is a powerful reminder, indeed, of the critical role we play in meeting our region's workforce and leadership needs.

Having faced the daunting challenges of the past year head on, we now look ahead with determination, despite an uncertain budgetary and legislative environment. As I am sure we are all keenly aware, the state budget is overdue, following the start of the fiscal year on July 1. California again faces a serious budget shortfall, this year estimated at $19 billion. And 裸聊直播 will begin the new academic year with a 9 percent enrollment reduction, the result of previous budget cuts. Nonetheless, we are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead. Gov. Schwarzenegger's budget proposal calls for restoring $305 million to the CSU's 2010-11 budget, as well as an additional $60.6 million for enrollment growth.

Yet even with these proposed increases, the coming year's budget would still fall short of the $480 million needed to fully restore CSU resources to 2007-08 levels. But it would provide the CSU with an increase of roughly $466 million over the 2009-10 budget, allowing the system to serve an additional 29,000 students if a final budget is passed in a reasonably timely manner. For 裸聊直播, this increased enrollment translates to serving an additional 1,000 students this coming year, opening opportunities for many of the qualified students on our waiting list.

Focused on the future

Although we cannot make detailed plans for 2010-11 without a state budget, we remain focused on our vision and the achievement of our strategic objectives. Despite the uncertainties ahead, we will

• Press ahead with our initiative to make CSUEB the regional hub for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, including plans for a state-of-the-art STEM Education Center on the Hayward campus
• Continue our commitment to the to reinvigorate local educational systems, improve student achievement, and better meet regional economic and workforce development needs.
• Realize our commitment to becoming a demonstration site for sustainability, moving forward with PG&E to install a demonstration fuel cell site on the Hayward campus, and finding new ways to reduce our carbon footprint
• Develop and expand outside funding sources for scholarships, academic programs, and new facilities, as we move into the second year of our University of Possibilities comprehensive fundraising campaign.

A new outlook for fall

I, along with approximately 350 CSUEB employees from other offices and departments, have now relocated to the new Student Services & Administration building. This change is not merely invigorating, but most importantly it equips us to meet the needs of our students and manage the University's administrative operations with greater efficiency. My thanks to the many employees who have worked so hard — and continue to work — to make this important transition as smooth as possible.

Another major physical change that will greet students returning for classes and extracurricular opportunities at the Hayward Campus this fall quarter is the student-funded Recreation and Wellness Center. Scheduled to open in October, this 56,000-square-foot green building will fill a great need and bring us yet another step closer to becoming the vibrant university village we have envisioned together.

The power of our shared vision

These and the many other changes planned or underway at CSUEB are tangible evidence of our faith in the future. They are evidence of our commitment to our strategic plans. And they illustrate the power of our shared vision.

CSUEB will continue its evolution into the region's high-access university of choice. While recent years have produced setbacks, the reality is that the demand for admission to 裸聊直播 has never been higher, as more and more students and their families recognize the critical difference a college education makes in employment, earning power, and standard of living. Despite lean times, we reinvent and find new ways to fulfill our stewardship commitments to the region. In doing so, we ensure our ability to meet the ever-increasing demand not just for a college education, but for a 裸聊直播 education responsive to the needs and opportunities of the region and its workforce.

Despite the uncertainty of the budget and a slow-to-recover economy, I look forward to a new academic year, with its truly unlimited promise and possibilities. I hope that you share in that optimism and will continue to work with me to find new ways to deliver on our mission.