President's Messages

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Update on budget planning for 2025-26

Dear Beach Faculty and Staff:With the January 10 release of the governor’s state budget proposal, fiscal planning for 2025-26 is now underway in earnest here at The Beach.While the governor proposed a balanced budget, and revenue projections are above previous expectations, the CSU and UC are being asked to now take the 7.95% general fund reduction in 2025-26 that other state agencies realized in 2024-25. A 7.95% cut to the CSU’s general fund allocation equates to $375 million. For planning…
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Happy Holidays from The Beach

During this special time of year, may you feel the gratitude and joy of being part of this community, and take pride that you are so central to the place Where ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñDreams.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President â€¦
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A special message from President Jane Close Conoley

  Dear Campus Community, I prepared a special video message to share with you.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President
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Some Things Change. Others Do Not.

Dear Beach Community:As with every national election, we can expect changes in policies and priorities as one political party replaces another. These are feared by some and welcomed by others. On our campus, our commitment to providing safe and secure environments for every faculty and staff member and every student to show and celebrate their full identities is unwavering. We strive to create an environment of caring and belonging where everyone can learn, work, and feel empowered…