Three-Year History of External Support
| Three-Year History of External Support | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| 2006/07 | $1.45 billion |
| 2007/08 | $1.63 billion |
| 2008/09 | $1.90 billion |
In 2008/09, Grants and Contracts, Non-Capital includes
$268.5 million in federal government stimulus money
received from the 2009 Federal American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
The last three years the California
State University has averaged over
$1.6 billion in external support
annually to help achieve its mission. While the CSU depends on state funds
to support core educational functions,
the university increasingly relies on
the generosity of private donors and
government partners. This support is
not a substitute for state support but,
rather, provides a margin of excellence
that helps the CSU have enormous
impact on California’s economic, social
and cultural prosperity.
With over $1.9 billion for 2008-09,
the CSU surpassed last year’s record
amount with a 17 percent increase in
external support attributable to the
$268.5 million in federal government
stimulus money received from the
2009 Federal American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The ARRA
funds did not enhance support to the
institution but, rather, helped mitigate
a funding gap created by severe state
budget cuts. When the ARRA support is adjusted out of the totals, CSU external support
increased by merely $4.5 million, which is less than 1 percent over the prior year.
Hospitality is an evolving, fast-paced global industry. At The Collins
College of Hospitality Management, students are engaged in
a learn-by-doing environment so they are prepared to be leaders in this
dynamic field.
The Collins College of Hospitality Management is consistently ranked among
the nation’s premier hospitality management programs. Founded in 1973,
the program is the first and largest four-year hospitality management
degree program in California. A customized curriculum prepares students
for careers in restaurant management, hotel/resort management, club
management, culinary product development, tourism management, and
special events/meeting planning.
In 2008-09, James A. Collins, chairman emeritus of Sizzler International, and his wife, Carol, pledged $5 million to construct a new academic building to expand the Collins College programs. Mr. and Mrs. Collins previously contributed $10 million to establish the college.