Another day of college has come to a close and I find my brain full of new information. It shouldn’t need to be said but this is to be expected as college is supposed to fill you valuable and useful information. However, the information acquired over the last couple of meetings isn’t what most would expect. I have yet to learn anything new about my subject of choice but rather I have learned a great deal regarding the current CSU budget cuts. My professors have found it valuable to to spend class time discussing the major cuts and means of disputing such cuts. From these discussions this is what I have gathered.

1. The CSU has increased the school fees (for students) by 32%

2. The professors are obligated to take a 9% cut in pay (this has been done through mandatory days off without pay).

3. The higher positions of the CSU administration recently got a 36% salary increase

4. The president of CSULA rakes in roughly $450,00 a year

5. This same president has a $66,000 house allowance  and a 1,000 car allowance

Obviously this seems outrageous and biased to those in power but my initial thought is… Isn’t this to be expected? I mean isn’t the american way? And I guess another great question whether or not they deserve additional amenities for the ranking they have earned, or arguably earned. Now please don’t mistake this for sarcasm or an argument on behalf those whom are killing the educational system. In fact I agree with those who are protesting the new cuts. But I think it’s wise to remember that those aren’t the only problems in the CSU system. I’m SURE there is money being wasted elsewhere which is being overlooked by the passing of blame. So let’s look at the overall picture and wrap the wastefulness in with the overpaid Administration. More importantly, please take in account that I just forked over 32% more of my money to learn not sit in a chair and listen to the protest. Mention it, provide places more for information, and move on please. Thanks.

~Jon