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ADDITIONAL LETTERS RECEIVED IN SUPPORT OF

THE SDSU 2007 CAMPUS ~MASTER PLAN REVISION

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'TylerSherer Director of Community Relations

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-8080

Dear Tyler:

The Asian Business Association, San Diego IABA), BQard of Directors voted ro suppo~ in concept, San Diego State University's 2007 campus master plan revisions.

We nppre~iare the oppomm~y to provide inpur to this revisi6n and hope that you'll z~dvise ABA, if any sLlbsta~tive changes are made~

Sincerely,

T. Low

Director

7808 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone: 858.277.2822, Fax: 858.277.2622

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August 24, 20b71

Roberta Achtentserg, Chair CSU Board of Trustees

401 Golden Shore, 0" floor Long Beach, CA 90802

Dear Ms. Achteni~erg:

On Sep~mber 18-19, you will be co?s~deri?8:a~~prc~~al~of San Diego·$tate University's updated Campus Master Plan: I sm.writin9 to snare my support for-this plan·with yaB and the members of the (:SU Board.

1 am a resident of the College Area, adiacent~to SDSU. 1 have long support~d the university, and feal that it is an asset to my coQm'u~~f~ Their plans for expansion are well c~nceived, and ~tfley have been responsive to issues that~they have heard about from residents.

I.- . - SDSU has taken the time and effort to make sum that my community is informed about

their plans. Many in the College Area Community feel that the university should increase on- campus student housing. SDSU listened to tliis concein and changed their plan to include almost 3,000 new beds of student housing. This will make a -significant difference in the community and will provide a mut:h-needed resource for the students.

I hope you will support SDSU's plans for the future. This plan will help the university meet the growing need for higher education, while doing its bejt to work with its neighbors to minimize impacts in the College Area.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

~3~--iQ~~ZB/67 Rick Dallin

4396 Cartagena Drive San Diego, -CA 92115

cc: Senatol- C:hristine Kehoe

Senator Uennis HollingsworVI C~; Assembl~ member Shirley Horton O Tyler Sherer, SDSU ~s~~ uos s~

August 25, 2007

Roberta Achtenberg, Chair California State University Board of Trustees ~il Golden Shore, Suite ~3~ LQng Beach, CA 90802

Dear Ms #chtenberg,

I am a formerfaculity member and alumnus of San Diego State Uwiversity, I live and work in the Del Ceno neighborhood. I have sived in this area for over 40 years and am proud of the quality education SDSU has to offer. It is important that.they continue to grow as the demand for higher education for the future is upon us. SDSU's Campus Master Plan Revision is important to the community. The plan will nearly double the number of student housing available on campus. The plan proposal will help implement mitigation measures for off~amus impacts,

The plan is critical to SDSU's future development and will allow the university to increase its enrollment and ensure that it can continue

to provide access to quality higher eduction for many generations fe come,

Thanks so much for you consideration.

Sincerely,

~iQ~Cti~L/

Jean Ashour

25 August 2007

Roberta Achtenberg, Chair California State university Board of Trustees, c/o Trustee Secretariat 401 Golden Shores, Suite 136

Long Beach, CA 90802

Dear Board Members,

I am writing in support of SDSU's 2007 Master Plan Revision. I was graduated from SDSU, as were two of my daughters, two 0$ my sons-in-law, and four grandchildren, I have grandchildren currently attend~ng, I am grateful to SDSU for the wide range of education it provides, at affordable costs. SDSU needs to expand to meet the needs of an ever growing community and work force demands; increased safe student housing is an important part of that growth.

Sincerely,

Jacqu~lin~ H. Webster, 9264 Grossmoht Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91941-4161

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August 27, 2007

Ms. Roberta Achtenberg. Chaii- Cnlifomia State University Bonrd of Trustees C/o Trustee Secretariat

CSU Oftice of the Chancellor

401 Golden Shore, 6'h floor Long Beach, CA 90802

Dear Chairwoman Aclltenberg:

On behalf of the over 1,400 members of the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, lnc. (AGC), I would like to e~press our support of San Diego State University's (SDSU) proposed Ma~t~r Plan revision.

AGC recogni~es tl~e importance of maintaining and expanding the region's infrastructure. Higher education insPitutions, like SDSU, are a critical part of our i~as~ucture, and they must grow and evolve to continue to serve the needs of San Diego.

SDSU's Master Plan addresses in~-as~tn~ct~e needs on a number of levels. The proposed increase in enrollment capacity will allow SDSU to continue to prepare studenrs to enter the workforce, and the academic buildings, student and faculty housmg, and other facf~it~es will help to serve tlheneeds of a growing student body.

AGC has a long-standing relationship with SDSU, and our members stand ready to work in partnership ~vith the university to ful·f~l the building needs of the campus. Mre urge you to support this important proj ect.

Sinct~ely,

13radford E. Barnum

Vice President Government Relations

cc: Sena~or Christine Kehoe

Senal:or Dennis Hollingsworth Asselnblymember Shizley Borton Tyler. Sherer, SDSU

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August 27~ 2007

Mr;. doberta Aehtenberg, Choir California state Vniversipy Board of Trustees c/o ~rustee Se~retoriat

CSU Office of the Chancellor 401 Golden shore. 6'h floor Long Beach, tA9080Z

RE: 5DSU 200'7 Campus Master Pion Revision

Deer Chairwoman Achtenberg:

On behalf of the MAAC project, I am writing to express ~llr support for San biego State University's Campus Master plan revision~ The mission of the MAAC Project is to promote self-sufficiency for low o~d moderate income families and communities of southern Colifornio 7hro4gh advocacy for~ and delivery of, social, educational, housing and employment services.

Providing opportunities for a higher education is essenti~l to ensuring the success of those from disodvclntoged Dr low ih'come backgrounds~ SDSV has or, excellent reputation in this regard~ ihrough programs such os the Ciry Heights Educational Call~bnrothe end the SDSV- sweetwater Compact for SUccess, SDSU reoche~ cut to hundreds of underserved young students eoch year, showing them that they hove the potential to ochieve n college degree. The universiTy olso has a sfrong tr4ck record in ~w~rding degrees to ~ninoriries.

The approval of this Master plan is important to these efforts primarily because it will increase access to higher education to meet the growing demand. By increasing its enrollment copacity~ SDSU con provide The opportunity for advancement for more students, Including those from disadvantaged backgrounds,

P hope you will support this important prr?lect. Thank you for your considerotioh. Sincerely,

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Robesta Achtenberg, Chair California State University Board of Trustees c/o Trustee Secretanat

401 Golden Shore, Suite 136

Long Beadl, CA 90802

Dear ~vis~ Achtenberg:

I am writing in support of SDSU's 2007 Campus Master Plan Re~ision. I am an SDSU

T~T)-~"Ambassador for I-Iigher Education, an SDSU ~lum and an employee of SDSU. 1 clearly I~JZ> understand the importance SDSU has played in San Diego's diverse, thriving and

successful economy.

SDSU provides highly skilled and talented graduates to Southern California's workforce. The university is the ]asgest producer of qualified graduates for our region. San Diego continues to gro~ economically because of SDSU's commitment to educate our leaders

of tomorro\Y.

If San Die@6 and California \uanr to continue to play a role in the international market place, we need to meet the growing demand for higher education. It is important that we increase the capacity of our higher education institutions at a time when our workforce is demanding more highly skilled an educated workers. SDSU is committed to diversity and has a long history of community service, making higher education affordable and attainable to underse~ed popularions.

SDSU's C~plls Master Plan Revision is responsive to input received ~om the community. Th;s plan allows SDSU to grow in a responsible manner with minimal impacts to its neighbors. If we are to meet the fi~ture demands of providing a highly

qualified workforce, SDSU has to move forward implementing the Campus Master Plan Revision.

The plan will nearly double the number of student housing beds available on campus, has reduced the number of homes proposed for Adobe Falls, and proposes its fair share toward implementing mitigation measures for off-campus impacts.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely yours;

~h3 /f

Tom Karlo

Associate (;eneral Manager KPBSISDSU

Drividl.Baron

4870 39'h Street San Diago, CA 92116

Augut;t 30, 2007

Roberta Achtslsberg, Chair California S~tate University Board ofTmstccu C/o Tr~u~tee Secretariat

401 Ooldan Shore, Suite 136 Long Bc~ch, %A 90802

De~r Ms. Achtenbcrg:

As IlTL hmb89Y4dl)f. ofHighcr Education for San Die&o State University and a "I,IFETJME STATU S" alumnus of SDSU, I request that the Californiu State University Board of Tn\slees approve 2ha SDSU 2007 Campus l~l~us~sr Plan Revision on September 1 8'".

SDSU has the distinction of being the largest producer of qualified graduates of`aur workforce in the region. Their proposed increase in enrollment from 25,000 PTE to 35,000 FTE will ensure that students have access to a quality higher-education and that our region's economy will continue to ~30w. Additionally, with top national and state ran3ri~igs in the area of educating and graduating ethnic minorities, this increase in enrollment will enable SDSU to serve even greater numl>ms of Irtudent~ dlat represent ~d~tlonally unders~ved populations.

SDSU has been extremely responsive to the concerns oftha communities adjacent to their campus. This plan proposes almost 3,000 new beds on-cp~np~w, drastically reduces tha numba of faculty and s~ffho~aing units on the Adobe falls site north of 1-8, and studies and proposes mitigations f~r impacts oooum'ng in the surrounding n~ighborhoods in the City of San Diego. These concerns were paramount to the community in 2005, when the previous Master Plan wa?l approved by the Board bfTrustees.

Thank you ~or considering my request. I hope that you and the board will agree that S~~l~'s 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision is a rasponsible plan to ensure access ~o higher education fbr t~nerations to come.

Sincerely,

David 13uron

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S~p L~o To: The Senate, SDSU FROM: Senate Executive Committee ~c~. 41P Date: September 4, 2007E~·~·, Resolution on the 2001 SDSU M6ster Plan

WHEREAS. The Board ofTrusrees of the California State University, has mandated an increase in the student-serving capacity of San ~iego State University; and WHEREAS, San Diego Stare University has prepared a Draft Envirbnmenta~ impact Report (DEIR) for the SDSU Master Plan 2007 Revision, which enables the campus to meet projected increases in scudentdemand for higher education as the University moves from the current enrollment ceilin~ of 25,000 FI~ES to 35,000 FTBS by the 2024/25 academic year os well as Further enhances its status as a premier undergraduate. graduate, and research university; and WHEREAS, the prior 2005 Campus Master Plan Reuisi~n was appr~ved Ilnanimously by the CSU Board of Trustees on Sept. 21,2005; and WHEREAS, the California Supreme Court decision in the case Ciry of Marina vs. Banrd o~ Trarsre~s o;frhe California Srarg Oniversity had resulted in the need for S~SU to decertify the EIR for this plan and prcpnrz a new EIR for SDSU's C~lhpus tVlaSter PI'Lin ~zYision that analyzes anti di~c]c,~scs SnSU's I';ljr sl~al-e mitig;lrion obligations For L,ff-Site imp~ccs r·esultina fl·uln lhe plnniierl growth: nnrl WHEREAS, San Diego State University has worked with the community to incorporate changes to the key eleme~ts of the plan; and WHEREAS, the 2007 Campus Master Plan revision is a comprehensive plan that will allow SDSU to provide increased academic space, srudent housing and services, and faculty housing to meer. growing demand; Now. therefore let it be RESOL~V`ED That the Senate. San t~iego State University. endorse the SDSU 2007 CAMPUS MASTER PI-AN REVISloN, and be it further RESOLVED That the Senate urge approval of the SDSU 2007 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN REVISIO~I by The Board of Trustees of the California Scare University, and be it further RESOLV ED That the Senate request that this resolution be conveyed to the Board of Trustees of the California State University by San Diego State University President Stephen L. Weber on behalf of The Senate.

September 4, 2007.

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iLSE~POjRANHaen~g

-g~g: Dr. Stephen L. Weber, Presiden~ of San DiegqUniversity

~WOR·H : James Poe5 Associated Studenrs Presidcnt~

DXTE: July 17, 7007

Counc~L S~JEC'F: Resolution Passed by AS

Enclosed ir; the first resolution passed by AS Council in the Summer of 2007:

Resolution X:CB F07-01 "A Resolution in Support or the Draft Environmental ImpaEt Report for ~hr SDSU 2007 Maste~ Plan Revision" approved on July 16, 2007.

TJZeas~ contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the resolution.

Thank you.

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Cc: SaliyRouii~JVlce Prffidsnr for Businesi~ md Financial Afiairs; Anthony Fulron, Universiry Architect:

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Fall 2007 Associa~ed Students

San ~iego State University A Wesolution in Support of the DrafT Environmental Impact RepoPt

I;or the SDSU 3007 Master Plan Revision

WHEXEAS, the: Board of TNst~es, The CsIifomia State University, ha~ mandated an irlcrense in the student-serving capacity of San Diega State University; and

tVHEREAS, San Diego Srate Uni~ersity ha~ prepared a Draft EnvircnmentaI Impact RepOrt @EIR) for the SDSU Master Plan 7,007 Revision, the proposed projec5 ~hich enables the campus to meet projected inaeases in stud~a~ demand forhigher educatioI1, as well as furrh.er enhance its status as a premier undergraduate, graduate and research univer~ity; and

~HEREAS, theproposedprojectwi11 prDvide a framework Tor imp2ementing SDS~s goals and programs for the campus by identifying needed buildings, facilities, improvements and services to support campus growth and development ~om the current enrollmenr ceiling of 25,000 ETES to a new campus master plan enrollment of 35,000 FTES by the 2024/25 academic year; and

WHEREAS, the proposed prqject contains the acquisition and developmene ofAlvarado Park which may ultimately contain 612,000 square feet of instructional and research space; and

WKEREAS, the proposed project contains the development oi faculty/staff housing in the Adobe Fallsl North Campus Housing area on a 33-acre site owned ~by the university north of I- 8; and

WHEREAS, the proposed projecr: contains proposals for new b~ildings to house 17,976 new student beds on campus, a nt~w Offj;ce of Housing Administration and Residential Education building, a new Student Centsr Expansion and Renovation projc~t, a new 120 room Hotel, and a uew Campus Conference Center, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Assbciared Student of San 13iego State University, endor~es the Draft Environmental impact Report of the SDSU 2007 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

ffEVI$ION, and be it further

rCESOLVED, that Associated Students urges approval oftbe Draft Environmental Impact Reporr of the: SDSU 2007 CAMPUS ~L~ST~R PIAN REVISION by The Tn~stees of the California State University, and he it finally

RESOLVED, that this resolution is dis~ibured to The California State University Board ofTNstees and San Diego State University President Stephen ~. Weber.

Approved by the Associated Students Council on M~nday, ~Tuly 15, 2007.

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To: The Senate, SIPSU FWQ4lka; Senate Execlltive d3omnieree Date: Seprem her 4, 26)07

Resolution on the 2007 SDSU Master Plan

WHERE.L\S, The Board of Trustees of the California State University, has mandated an increase in the student-serving capacitj~ of San ~jiego State University: and WHEREAS, San DieXo State University has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report IDE[R~ for the SDSU Ntasret Plan 2007 Revision, which enables the campus to meet projected increases in student demand for higher education as the University moves from the current enrollment ceiling of ~,000 F~ES to 35,000 PTES by the 2024/25 academic year as well as further enhances its status as a premier undergraduate, graduate, and research university; and WHEREAS, the prior 2005 Campus Master Plan Revision was approved unanimously by the CSU Board ofTruscees on Sept ZI, 2005: and WHEREAS, the California Supreme Court decision in the case Ciry olMarina vs. Bdnrd of ;rrusreer qfrhe CL?lifornia Srarg Il~iverrity had resulted in the need for SDSU to decertify the EIRfor this plan and al·epar~ a new EIR for SDSU'.s Cnlnprls [cll:lsrer PlnI1 I·e~isi~ll char al7jlyzeJ anti di5CI~)S~~ SDSI!`~ fair shal·ee miu~~arion obligauons for ~iff~-sire irnpacrr IPsulrin fiar~ Ihe I~lann~rf ~rt,~~h:;lnL~ WHEREAS, San Diego State Universicy has worked with the cornmuniry to incorporate chan~es to The key elements of the plan; and WHEREAS, the 2007 Campus Master Plan revision is a comprehensive plan char will allow SDSU to provide increased academic space. student: housing and services, and faculty housing to meet growing de~·nand; ~low. therefore let it be

RESOLVED That the Senate, San Die::o State University, endorse the SDSU 2007 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN REVISION, and be it further

RESOLVED That the Senate urge approyal of the SDSU 2007 CAIL~PUS MASTER PLAN REVISION by The Board of Trustees of the California Stare University, and be it further RESOLVED That the Senate request that this resaludon be conveyed to the Board of Trustees of the California Stare University by San Diego Stare University President Stephen L. Weber on behalf of The Senate.

September 4, 2007.

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RESOLUTION

SAN D[EGO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSIP( (SDSU) 2007 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN RNISION PROPOSED HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER

WHEREAS, San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking approval for i~s 2007 Campus MasTer Plan Revision. which would increase its enrollment capacity to provide greatet access to higher education; and

VVHEREAS, this increase in enrollment capacity will benefit SD5U's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management by allowi~g a greater number of students to participate in the program and therefore, prodllce a greater number of 4Ualifled graduates to fuel the hospitality industry workforce; and

WHEREAS. the 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision includes plans for a 120-room hotel to serve guests of the university, Visiting scholars. conference attendees and other visitors to San Diego. The hotel will include meetingspace, an exercise room, a hospitality suite, a business center and an on-site r'er;taurant; and

WHEREAS, the 2007 Campus Masrer Plan Revision proposes a 70,000 square foot conference center, which will provide much-needed additional conference space;

NOW THEREFORE, BE iT RESDLVED that the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau endorses 5DSL)'s pTOpbSEd hotel and con:erence center and the benefits that they will afford San Diego's hpspitality incIustn/.

August 16, 2007

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October 9, 2007

Ms. Roberta Achtenberg, Chair California State University Board of Trustees c/o Trustee Secretariat

CSU Office·ofthe Chancellor

401 Golden Shore, 6''' noor Long Beach, CA 90802

RE; SDSU 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision

Dear ChaiMromaT1 Achtenberg:

On behalf of San Diego State University, I ask that you and the California State University Board of Trustees approve the 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision. I am a strong supporter of San Diego State, and know the tremendous benefit that the university provides to the economy of the San Diego region and State of California.

Muck has been said about our gropring need for higher education and the alarming shorc-~ll projected in highly educated workers in our key industries. I am especially concerned about the effect this projected shortfall will have on the bio-tech industry. As the nation's top small researc~~ university, it is even more critical that SDSU increase its enrollment to provide irs top-notch education to even more students and to continue to produce high-quality graduates to meet the demand of industries like the bio-tech industry. Approval oftl~e Campus Master plan Revision will provide necessary resources to accommodate increased enrollment at SDSU.

As public officials, one of the most important things we can do is to Ensure that the oppo~lutlitv for higher education is aYailabte for those who seek it. these Educared workers provide the. begt assurance that our region and state will continue to prosper well into the future.

Thanf~ you for considering my request. I hope you will join me in supporting Ssl~ Diegc, State University's 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision.

Sincere

GEORGE~PC. PLESCIA

Assemblyman, 75'1' District

cc: Tyler Sherer, SDSU

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September 28, 2007

Dr. Stephen L. Weber President

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 91911

Dear President Weber:

At their June 8, 2007 meeting, the Aztec Parents Advisory Board endorsed and committed to support San Diego State University's 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision.

As parents of 5DSU students, the Aztec Parents Advisory Board recognizes the importance of the Campus Master Plan in ensuring access to the affordable and high-quality education provided by SDSU. The plan adequately allows for the Icn~-t~rm growth Of student enrollment to accommodate the need for access to higher education, as well as providing adequate facilities to accommodate the an ticipated growth.

The plan developed by the Campus MastPr Plan ~om~Tiittee will help SDSU achieve the following important goals:

· Continue to provide access to high quality university education in the face of increasing demands

· Enhance SDSU's status as an outstanding undergrad~ate, graduate and research university

· Support efforts to recruit and retain exceptional faculty · Encourage a diverse student body · Continue to contribute to the region's economic future

We are extremely pleased that the Campus Master Plan has included plans to accommodate up to 10,000 students in university-managed housing. With the increase in housing, more freshmen and sophomore students will have access to SDSU's highly successful residential education programs. Recent research studies at SDSU have shown that students who Live in the residence halls earn

higher grade point averages, are Less likely to be placed on academic

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probation, and are more Likely to persist in their studies and be retained by the u nlve rsity.

We are proud to support the SDSU's Campus Master Plan Revision and appreciate the outreach to groups like ours, both on and off campus, undertaken by the university. Please feel free to contact us through the ~tec Parents Programs at (614) 594-1653 if you would like to discuss this matter further.

Sincerely,

~3CB t n~~-i~Y Jack ~ Dee Dee Klunder, Artec Parents Advisory Board members on behalf of the Abtgb: Parents Advisory Board

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September 6, 2007

Roberla Achtenberg, C1~air California Stale University Board of Trustees C/o'lrustee Secretariat

401 Golden Shore, Suite 136

I~o~g Beach, Cn 90802

Re: SDSU 2007 Campus Master Plan Amendment

Dear Chairperson Achtenberg:

I am writing to express my strong support for SDSU's 2007 Campus Master Plan Amendment, SDSU has provided access to high quality education to our region for more than 110 years. It is important that they continue to meet the gro~ing demand for higher education for future generations of students.

The Campus Master Plan nearly doubles the n~ber of student housing beds available on campus. SDSU's planners are responsive to input received ·6rom the communit~·. This plan allows the campus to grow in a responsible manner with minimal inzpacts to its neighbors. The plan has reduced the number of homes proposed for Adobe Falls, and proposes its fair share toward implementing mitigation measures for off-campu:; impacts.

SDSU is committed to diversity and has a long history of community service, making higher education attainable to underserved populations. As i~e councilmember for a largely undcrserved and predominantly Latino region I am grateful for the opportunities t~7at the university provides. Your support: of the Campus Master Plan Amendment will make it possible for SDSU to continue its important work well into the future.

Sincerely,

Eighth District Councilmember

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September 10. 2007

Ms. Roberta Achtenberg, Chair California State University Board of Trustees C/O Trustee Secretariat

CSil Office of fi~e Chancell'oi

401 Golden Shore, 6" floor Long Beach, CA 90802

RE: SDSU 2007 Campus Master Plan Revision

Dear Chairwoman Achtenberg,

As the President and CEO of the San Diego Film Commission, which is tasked with attracting production to San Diego, facilitating the film permission process, and acting as a~l ombudsman between production companies, the community and local government for the entire region, I can attest that San DiegO State University has made a significant con~tibution to our region's workforce. In fact, they are directly responsible for producing thousands of talented film and television professionals now working in the entertainment industry in both San Diego and in Los Angeles.

During my tenure zit:the Film Commission, I have had the great pleasure of working yrith many of the university's professors and aspiring young filrrm~akers. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for our region to produce the next generation of film and television professio~als_ if we are to continue to foster the growth of this very important industry in Sem Diego. ~ZTI industry -- which according to the Motion Picture Association of America most recent economic snapshot of the San Diego region -- generated more than $1 17 million to the local economy and supported more than 5,000 jobs for San Diegans.

It is clear to me that we must support the growth of SDSU if we want to ensure its ability to continue ro produce the qualified graduates that live and work in the San Diego region for future generations yrhic)l includes film and television professionals. To that end, I urge )·ou to approve this important plan at your upcoming board meeting in September.

Sincere8ia (619) 234-FILM. (619) 234-4631 Fax, www.sdfilm.com

1010 Second Avenue. Suite 1500, San Diego, California 92101-4912

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Cathy AndersQn Film Commissioner & CEO

San Diego Film Commission ~19.234.3456 ext. 102

1010 Second Avenue, Suite 1500 SaT1Diego, CA 92101

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Ms. Kubcrla Achrenbel·g, Chair Cali~ol·l?ia State Universi~y Board of Trustees c/o TI·Llstee Secrel·ariat 40 1 Golden Shore, 61h Floor

1,017~ I~CBCII. CA 90X02

RI·: SL)SIJ 2007 C'al-npLls Master I'lan Ilcvision

Uear Chairwoman Achlenbcrg:

I would like to a~prcss Iny strong support for San Dicgo State University's (SDSU) 2007 M;ister Plan Revision which your board will be considering for approval at its Septernber meeting.

'I`hE need Tor I~igher education is growing statewide, especially in Southern California. With the growing nc~inbcr of students projected to outpace the nvai labi i iiy of h igher education, Ca1 i rornia ~i II be unable to mccl Itcy workforce demands. San Diego County relies on SDSII to provide a sjgnjficant;lmounl of its hit~hc·i· education needs. lt provides an increasingly d iverse number of students access to higher fclucslion. many oTwhom would not have otherwise had the chance of a~lcnding a four-year universily.

SI)Sl~`s Inasler plal~ is important because it calls for gl·o~th in a gradual and planned manher to help meet its gl-c~wihg dcl·nand. By incl·easinl: its capacity, SDSU is ensuring future gcncl'ations with the opporlLlniry of becol-ninl: the educated and prepared professionals the work Terce relies on In~,n ahd 1T~ol·e.

Ihroughout this planning eF~or~, SDSU has worked hard to reach out to its neighbors and address their conccl·ns. I was happy to see changes in the plan responded to the community's input. including increasing the arnnunt of student housing and decreasing the number of units at ~dobe Falls. With IhcsL- chan$c~. SDSIJ is mi~imii~ing Alture problems that I-nay ilrfect its neighbors. while still being able I~~ llllf?ll their mission of providing access to hiher education.

I hope that you will vote to approve this plan. ()Llr ability to plan lor and accommodate the Ilacd li,r higher education will provide the opportunity to help ensure our slate's continued prosperity.

Sincerely

D1R lul~,~ S 1~NA~'OR D~r~lS~S MOREI\IO UUCtlET\IY

cc: Tvlcr She-rut, SDSU

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September 5, 2007

Ms. Roberta Achtenber~, Chair CSU Board ofTtustees

c/o Trustee Secretariat

Office ofthe Chancellol-

401 Golden Shore, 6''' Floor Long Beach, CA 90802

RE: Support of San Diego State CTniversity (SI)SU) 2007 Campus Master Plan Rc~vision

Dear Ms. Acht-cnberg:

On behalf of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Consnerce~ I would lilre to inform you that our board of directors voted on August 23, 2007 to support the expansion of the 2007 CamJ,us Master Plan Revision subject to State funding to address tra~ic impacts associated with the sxl,ansion of the university. Our board further committed to wo~king with SDSU's leadership on advocacy effbrts for such funding.

In voting for the Campus Master Plan expansion, board members cited the importance of ensuring that SDSU will be able to meet the growing demand for higher education in the future and that SDSU will be able to continue to produce talented graduates who will be Yical co our region's workforce. The board further felt that SDSU'5 proposal to create additional housing for ~culty and students and fl~e emphasis ol~ use of transit was an important part of the proposed CampUS Master plan Revision.

Sincerely,

d~"~d Scott D. Alevy Vice President, Public Policy & Communicah'ons

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cc: Hen. Christine: I(ehoe

Hen. Dennis Hollingsworth I-ion. Shir!ey Hor~on Tyler Shcrcr, Director of Community Relations, SDSU

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Empov~tinS tommuniries.

September 4, 2007 Changing Li~s. Ms. Roberta Achtenberg, Chair California State University Board ofTrustees c/o Trustee Secretariat

CSU Office ofthe Chancellor

401 Golden Shore, 6'h floor Long Beach, CA 90802

RE: SDSU 2007 Cnmpus Master Plan Revision

Dear Chainuoman Achtenberg:

The Urban, League of San Diego County and I as its President has committed considerable time, energy and financial assistance to promoting academic achievement, employment opportunities and helping individuals move towards social and economic equality. We are in need of the proposed expansion oftbe San Diego State's campus in order to have adequate facilities for those in our community that will meet all of the requirements for malriculating at our local university. I strongly urge you to approve San Diego State's 2007 Campus Master ]>lan Revision on September 18.

SDSU has long shown a commitment to diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. The university is ranked 1 l'h in the nat~ion for the number of degrees awarded to minorities and 22"d in the nation for ethnic diversity ovemll~ Through programs such as the City Heights Educational Collaborative and the SDSU-Sweetwater Compact for Success. SDSU fuels the dreams of hundreds of students ayear to attain a I~igher education when traditionally; these students would not have had the encouragement and confidence to do so.

The approval of SDSU's Master Plan and the increase in enrollment capacity it includes means that even more disadvantaged and capable students and their families will have the opportunity to realize their dreams of higher education. This will lead to greater social and economic equality in the region and further their mission of encouraging diversity.

Thank you for consid~rin~ my request.

Sincerely,

~·k~a Cecil I-I. Steppe, President & CEO Urban League San Diego County

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Roberta Acht~e~terg, Chair California State University Board of-rrustpes C(O 7fuslee Secretariat 401 ~lden Shore, Suita 136

Long Beach, CA 96802

Dear Ms~ Achtenbe~:

As a fbrty-fS~ve year resident ofDel Csao, and a supporter of San Diego S~t~ UniversiJr, I request the California Stare University Board of~rustees' s~pp~n: for the SDSU 2007 CFlmpus Master PLan Revision

SDSU has done an extremely ~oodjob of keeping its neighbors in adjacent communities Li~se mine inforneh and has been responsive to our concerns. 9rith fewer ~cutty and sta~ ~j~s proposed for Adobe Falls and with proposed mitigation p~d~j&ts to help \Mth imyaas to roads in my communiry, the 2607 Master Plan directly addresses issues tha~ wee ofmaJar concern to my community in 200$. 1' hope that the Board of Tfustces adkaowlbd~es SDSU's community ouaeach by v6ting to a~pprove this plan

Thank you for yola consideration

Sincerely,

BuTtbn Nestor

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San Dfego State University Alumni Association G Resolution in Support of the Draft: Environmental Lmpact IPeport

For the SDSU 2007 Master Plan Revision

WI-1~EREAS, tbe'Board of Trustees, The Califonsia State Unnversity, has msLndated an increase in the student-service capacity of San Diego State University, and

WHE~R~EAS, Sa~Il Diega State Uni~~rsity has prep~rcd n DraR Envitonment;il Lnpace'Report (DE~ for the SDSU Master Plan 2007 Revision, the proposed project, which enables the campus to meet proj ected increases in student dentand for higher education as well as further to enhance Its status as a premier r~ndergradu~al·e, graduate, and research university; and

WHEREAS, lihe proposed project will provide a framework -~65 implementing SDSU'5 goals and programs for the campus by identifying needed buildings, Zaci.lities. improvements, and services to support campus growth and development from the curren~: enrollment ceiling 6f25,000 I;TEs to a new campus master plan enrollment of 35,000 FTEs by the 2024/25 academic yea; and

~HEREAS, the proposed pToj ect contains the acquisitio·n and deuelopmcnl of Alrn~i~do Park, which may ultimately conta~n 612,000 square feet of insttucti(:lnal and ter:earch space; and

WHEREAS, the proposed proj ecr contains the development of faculty/stal~' ho using in the Adobe FallsMorth Campus Housing iuea on a 33-acre site o~vned by ~the university north of I-8; and

WHEREAS, t~e proposed project contains proposals for new bcrildin~s to house 2,976 new student beds on campus, a new Office of Wousin~ Administration and Residential Educarion building, a new Student Center Expansion and Renovation prclj ect, a new 120-room hotel, and a new Campus Conference Center; now, th~efore, be it

RESOLVtiD, that the SDSU Alumni Association endorses the Draft Enviro:~n~ental ~Tnpac·t Report of the SDSU 7007 CAMPUS MASTER P~ REVISION; alld bb it further

RES OLV~D, Iha~ the SDSU·;Alunni Association urges approval of the Dra$t Envirorrrnental. Im~acz Reporr of the SDSU 2007 CAM~US MASTER PLAN RF;VISIO~i~ by the TNsrees of~he Calii'bmia State University; and be it finally

RESO~LVED, that this resolurion is disrribut~ed to The Califomia State L~nivElrsity BoaTii of Tr~~tees and San Diago State University President Stephen L. Weber.

Approved by the SDSU Alumni Associalion Board of DirectoJs on Septembca 6, 2007.

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