This presentation focuses on Chico State and CSU East Bay.
Transcript of CSU Month 3
1. CSU MonthNorthern California Campuses
2. Combining a rich tradition of over 120 years with the most
modern teachingand learning, CSU Chico is distinguished by its
beautiful park-like residentialcampus in a true college town. With
emphasis on student learning, academicstudy is enhanced by
practical experience helping graduates succeed in theircareers and
lives. With a student faculty ratio of 23:1, Chicos professors
areconsistently praised for their openness and accessibility to
students. Frommajors in Mechatronic Engineering to Exercise
Physiology to Recording Arts,our graduates are among the most
highly recruited in the West.
3. BasicLocation: Chico, California InformationDistance from
Los Angeles: 467 MilesApproximate Time Driving: 8 HoursAdmission
Rate: 67%Avg. G.P.A: 3.22Total undergrads: 14,758First-time
freshmen: 1,900Student-to-faculty ratio: 23:1Ten Largest
MajorsBusiness AdministrationLiberal StudiesPsychologyConstruction
ManagementPrenursing/NursingKinesiologyRecreation
AdministrationCriminal JusticeCivil EngineeringCommunication
Studies
4. Unique facilities:1,000-acre farm, planetarium,
instructionalmedia center, biology field station,anthropology
museum, intercultural studiescenter, computer graphics lab,
assistivetechnology center, media prep lab, recordingarts studio,
hydrotherapy pool,echocardiography system, gas displacementchamber,
two ecological preserves with nearly4,100 acres, forensics lab,
archaeology laband research center, gateway sciencemuseum Housing
CSU, Chico is one of four residential campuses in the California
State University system. By choosing to live on campus, students
enhance their college experience, have more friends, and achieve
greater academic success. A wide variety of reasonably priced
off-campus living options are also available within a one-mile
radiusWild Cat Recreation Center of campus.
5. Arts and Entertainment: There are Student Newspaper: The
Orion hasseveral movie theatres in town, and many won numerous
awards, including 11music and dance clubs in the area. National
Pacemaker awardswidelyCommunity theatre productions run year
considered the top prize for generalround. Over a dozen local art
excellence in college journalism. Thegalleries/exhibit halls
display local and Orion won the award six times in theinternational
artists work. The Chico 1990s and was inducted into theMuseum, The
Gateway Science Museum, Associated Collegiate Press Hall ofBidwell
Mansion, and Stansbury House are Fame in 2005. In 2009, the
paperopen to the public. Chico was rated #10 by was also awarded
its second Onlineauthor John Villani in his book Top 100 National
Pacemaker Award in threeBest Small Art Towns in Americaand listed
years, and its print edition placedin USA Todays 10 Great Places
for Big- second in the Best of ShowCity Art, Small-Town Feel. Chico
was alsoChico Geographical Facts competition. Nine times since
1994,Chico is 90 milesthe topSacramento.rated among north of eight
college towns in the California Newspaper PublishersChico is 174
miles northeast of San Francisco.the United States by MSN.com.Chico
is 8 miles from the Sacramento River. Association has selected The
OrionChico is 2 miles from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. as
the states number one universityBidwell Park has a total of 3,670
acres, making it one of the paper among all dailies andlargest
municipal parks in the United States. weeklies. The National
NewspaperAverage annual rainfall is 25.75 inches.Chico has an
average of 219 clear days in a typical year. Association and the
Society ofPopulation of Butte County (July 2008 estimate) is
220,577. Professional Journalists have each
6. Preparing for Forensic Science CareersChico State has two
practicing forensic anthropologists with experience consultingfor
the U.S. Defense Department and for the United Nations in Bosnia,
and at theWorld Trade Center following 9/11, in Thailand following
the tsunami of 2005, and inNew Orleans following Hurricane
Katrina.Producing Top AnimationAt the CSU Media Arts Festival,
Chico State students have won Best Animationnine times and the
coveted Best in Show four times.Engineering WinsFrom human powered
vehicles to micro-mouse competitions, Chico Stateengineering
students have a long tradition of winning against the best
engineeringprograms in the country.Growing Food SustainablyThe
College of Agriculture serves the North State by educating
students, farmers,and the public about growing food sustainably to
ensure economic viability whilemeeting community and environmental
needs.Preferring Chico State GradsIn 2010-11, more than 440
companies, school districts, and organizations,including ADP,
Pfizer, Chico Bag, SAP, Kendall-Jackson Winery, Peace Corps,Applied
Aerospace Structures Corp., and Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory,came on campus to recruit students of all majors.
7. All of your possibilities come into view at California State
University, EastBay. Nestled in the hills overlooking Northern
Californias beautiful SanFrancisco Bay, Cal State East Bay offers
an inspiring setting for personalgrowth, career exploration,
academic achievement, and friendship -- plusa view that stretches
all the way to tomorrow. One student described itas the perfect
setting to enjoy a panoramic view of the Bay -- and toreflect on
what Im learning and where I want to go with it.
8. Location: Hayward CaliforniaDistance from Los Angeles: 365
MilesApproximate Time Driving: 6 HoursAdmission Rate: 73%Avg.
G.P.A: 3.1Total undergrads: 10,064First-time freshmen:
1,211Student-to-faculty ratio: 23:1Majors (100+)Business/Marketing:
30%Health Professions: 12%Social Sciences: 10%Liberal Arts:
6%Biology: 5%Communications/Journalism: 5%Family and Consumer
Sciences: 5%Psychology: 5%Public Administration and Social
Services:5%
9. "Fun? Youve got to be kidding! This is the San Francisco Bay
Area, we have it all:clubs, restaurants, museums, parks, natural
resources, the ocean and skiing," saidone student.Cal State East
Bay offers an inspiring setting for personal growth,
careerexploration, academic achievement and friendship. The Hayward
campusoverlooks the San Francisco Bay and inspiring skyline of
bridges, cities, hills andmountains. The Concord campus is located
in the picturesque foothills of Mt.Diablo.Enjoy a break at the
Union cafe, surf the Web from your student apartment, orcatch a
movie on campus. Meet students from around the world for a study
groupor cheer on your favorite sports team. The Cal State East Bay
campus communityhas something for everyone
10. Concerts Battle of the Bands Cal State East Bay Jazz
Festival John BEvents Live at Noon Outdoor ConcertsAfrican American
History Month Lupe FiascoAsian/Pacific Islanders Heritage Slick
RickMonth Spring Festival Indie Rock andBlack History Month Hip
HopCinco de Mayo Festival Trips Music World to See ConcertDebate
Series Golden State Warriors inDomestic Violence Awareness
OaklandMonth Oakland Athletics (As)Greek Week Saber CatsHomecoming
Game and Dance San Francisco 49ersInternational Education Week The
Price is Right in Los ComedyLatino Heritage Month Angeles Kevin
HartLeadership Conference Margo GomezMovie Nights Steve Travino
& BradMulticultural Week Williams of ComedyPerformance Fusion
Dance CentralPoetry Slams Wild & Out ComedyRoot Beer Flow Show
Show of MTVSober Fest
11. Freshman Learning CommunitiesBegin your college experience
with other students who share your interests andcareer objectives.
The Freshman Learning Communities program allows freshmen toselect
a subject area of clustered courses, along with peers who have
similarinterests. The Freshman Learning Community program offers
guaranteed coursesyou need to meet major prerequisites and
graduation requirements.Courses are grouped thematically in the
Humanities, Natural Sciences, or SocialSciences. This innovative
program helps students to:earn higher GPAs,develop superior writing
and communication skills, andgraduate reliably in four
years.Recreation and Wellness CenterOpening in early 2011, the new
54,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Centeris located
directly across from Pioneer Heights student housing. The new state
of theart facility houses a multi-court gymnasium; elevated jogging
track; fitness center;multipurpose fitness and activity rooms for
aerobics, martial arts and dancing; lockerrooms; juice bar; and
administrative offices. Intramural sports such as
basketball,volleyball and badminton, as well as fitness programs
such as weight training, withfree weights and weight machines are
offered at the center.Current CSUEB students paying the University
Union Recreation student fee willhave free membership to RAW for
each relevant quarter. CSUEB Faculty, Staff,Alumni, Emeritus, and
Retirees are all eligible for a membership with the
quarterlyfee.
12. Individualized AttentionYoull receive individualized
instruction in a small class setting and the coursesyou need to
meet your major prerequisites and graduation requirements. Withpeer
and faculty advising, study and support services, counseling
andmentoring, were ready to help you all the way.Personal
GrowthLots of fun activities and opportunities to express yourself
are available to youas a freshman. Concerts, parties, field trips,
book club, open mic nights, andmore are designed to encourage your
growth and social connections with otherstudents and with faculty
members.For lectures and concerts, youll find world-class
musicians, speakers andentertainment on campus. In recent years,
the University has welcomedengaging speakers, famous alumni and
celebrity personalities.Life Around the BayYou dont have to go far
to enjoy the Bay Areas live music, restaurant andtheater scene.
Spend a day in the city, at the beach, or in the mountains; youwont
run out of good friends to meet and fun things to do. And with so
manyexciting places to discover in nearby San Francisco, San Jose,
and
13. Local AttractionsCal State East Bay is located in theSan
Francisco Bay Area the cultural,technological, and educational
centerof the American West where youllnever run out of exciting
places to goand things to do. San Francisco,Oakland, Berkeley, and
San Jose with their profusion of theaters,restaurants, clubs,
shops, museums,and festivals are just 30 to 45minutes away. A
one-hour drive takesyou to the Pacific Ocean or toCalifornias wine
country. Beyond theBay Area, Northern Californiaslandscapes are
breathtaking: SantaCruz beaches, the MontereyPeninsula, Big Sur,
the Sierra Nevada
14. Dining at the Union Use cash, debit card or your meal plan
to purchase food at the Union buildings. Use Union Bucks to
purchase any itemUniversity Unions from the Pioneer Bookstore or
the Union.Cal State East Bays University Food services
include:Unions are gathering places for Java City coffee barstudent
socializing, dining, studying Tortillas Express Mexican fareand
meetings. Greens To Go salad barEnjoy a relaxing atmosphere with:
Grille Works hot food to orderLounges with big screen TVs Ben
PizzariaBilliards and table tennis Montagues Deli sandwichesLive
music at noon Home Zone hot entreesIndoor or outdoor dining Panda
Express Chinese food Worlds Fare international foods