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Sonoma State president steps down amid sexual harassment, retaliation scandal

Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki, who faced an outcry over her leadership amid a campus sexual harassment and retaliation scandal involving her and her husband, announced Monday that she is stepping down.

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A California State University official was accused of harassment. Women question why he wasn’t disciplined

LOS ANGELES — Two women who alleged inappropriate behavior by a Cal State vice president said they were dismayed he did not face any discipline or undergo corrective action by Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki after an investigation concluded he engaged in inappropriate touching and made unwanted sexual comments to…

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4 high-ranking men at California State campuses were accused of sexual harassment. All were treated differently

The four were all high-ranking men at different California State University campuses — three were vice presidents for student affairs.

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A Q&A with the coach whose team got the last at-large berth in the NCAA Regionals: ‘We’ll be ready’

The top five teams from each regional, along with the top individual not on those teams, will advance to the national championships.

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UC, CSU and community colleges set to get big funding boost — with big expectations

LOS ANGELES — California's three systems of public higher education are set to get a big funding boost — but in exchange will need to meet comprehensive targets to improve access, affordability and equity under Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal set to be unveiled Friday.

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Academic Freedom, Native American Remains, and Tribal Sovereign Immunity

From Judge Beth Labson Freeman (N.D. Cal.) in Weiss v. Perez, decided Tuesday: In this case, Elizabeth Weiss, a tenured professor of physical anthropology at San Jose State University, alleges that the University enacted Interim Presidential Directive PD 2021-03, which restricted access to and use of Native American remains housed…

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Sexual harassment audit of CSU system requested by state lawmaker

A state legislator has requested a sweeping audit of the California State University system’s sexual harassment policies and subsequent settlements paid to alleged harassers in the wake of a recent scandal involving former Chancellor Joseph Castro.

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Caste doesn't just exist in India or in Hinduism – it is pervasive across many religions in South Asia and the diaspora

The California State University system, America’s largest public higher education system, recently added caste, a birth-based social hierarchy system, to its anti-discrimination policy, allowing students, staff and faculty across its 23 campuses to report caste bias and discrimination.

The Conversation

Sonoma State president separates from husband amid sexual harassment, retaliation scandal

LOS ANGELES — Sonoma State University President Judy Sakaki, who is facing growing criticism of her handling of sexual harassment allegations involving her husband, announced Monday that she is separating from her spouse.

Los Angeles Times

UC and CSU deliver thousands of rejection letters. Arizona State wants to fill the void

LOS ANGELES — Kiana Tovar was all set to attend Sacramento State. Kara Smith had firm plans: enroll at Santa Monica College, then apply to transfer to UCLA. Israel Cortave had been accepted to the University of California, Merced and the University of California, Riverside, which both offer the computer…

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Hurricane expert pitches end to category ‘wind’ scale during Orlando conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — During the this week’s National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, a Colorado State University professor proposed a better a way to predict the damages of a devastating hurricane — do away with the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.

Orlando Sentinel

Cal State provost faced retaliation after reporting harassment by president’s husband, records say

LOS ANGELES — California State University paid $600,000 this year to settle a claim with a Sonoma State provost who reported retaliation and sexual harassment allegations involving the campus president and her husband, according to records in the case obtained by the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times

Copying the far right doesn’t help mainstream parties. But it can boost the far right

Does fighting on the radical right’s turf help to steal its voters? Our research suggests it doesn’t, say Werner Krause, Denis Cohen and Tarik Abou-Chadi

The Guardian - UK

Former Cal State Northridge President Jolene Koester named interim CSU chancellor

LOS ANGELES — Former Cal State Northridge President Jolene Koester will serve as the interim chancellor of the California State University system following last month’s abrupt resignation of Joseph I. Castro, who was under scrutiny over how he handled allegations of sexual misconduct by a top administrator.

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California State University halts program that paid millions to executives after they departed

LOS ANGELES — California State University will halt a program for newly hired employees that has paid millions to executives who have resigned in recent years — including former Chancellor Joseph I. Castro — until the Board of Trustees reviews a task force’s recommendations.

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Frankie Collins Saves the Day to Put Michigan Back on the Upswing—for Now

The Wolverines’ turbulent season has reached the round of 32 thanks to an unlikely hero sparking a critical comeback.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Cal State’s festering problems can’t be hidden any longer

Recent allegations that former CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro mishandled sexual harassment complaints while president of Fresno State exposed questionable management at Cal State that goes way beyond a single problematic administrator.

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NCAA Tournament: No. 6 Colorado State Faces No. 11 Michigan

The CSU Rams are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. Get to know their first round opponent the Michigan Wolverines.

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Mountain West Basketball All-Conference Teams Announced:

15 players earned All-Conference recognition. Contact/Follow @MWCwire CSU's Roddy notches Player of the Year The Mountain West Basketball awards came out today - Colorado State's David Roddy notched conference player of the year. He's averaging 19.5 ...

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CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro resigns amid scrutiny over his handling of misconduct case

LOS ANGELES — California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro has resigned amid scrutiny over his handling of sexual misconduct and workplace harassment allegations while he was president at Fresno State.

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CSU trustee chair moves to open investigation into chancellor’s handling of sex abuse claims

LOS ANGELES — The California State University Board of Trustees chair will ask the board to launch an independent investigation into Chancellor Joseph I. Castro’s handling of sexual misconduct and workplace bullying allegations when he was president of Fresno State amid growing demands from the state’s two top higher education…

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‘Watershed’: Dalits hail US university’s caste discrimination ban

Activists behind ban by California State University system say it will boost US civil rights movement for caste equity.

Reason

Colorado State University Sign Directs Students 'Affected By a Free Speech Event' To Seek Help

"If you (or someone you know) are affected by a free speech event on campus, here are some resources..."

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