You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Auxiliaries
2771 East Shaw
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 278-0800
LYNN D. HEMINK, Executive Director
The Office of the Chancellor for The California State University system
has authorized each campus to establish nonprofit organizations to assist
the campus in administrating areas where funds are generated from nonstate
sources. The following auxiliary organizations provide direct and indirect
services for Fresno State students.
The Agricultural Foundation of California State University, Fresno
operates the university farm and student project program for the School
of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The Foundation leases the 1,083-acre
farm from the university. In addition, it operates the San Joaquin Valley
Experimental Range of more than 4,000 acres situated on Highway 41 south
of the town of Coarsegold. It is governed by a board of directors.
The Agricultural Foundation provides the funding, the land, animals, orchards,
vineyards, etc. for students to receive practical experience in agriculture.
Students in the student project program receive units of credit for their
experience and also participate in any profit earned from their projects.
By maintaining herds of cattle, both dairy and beef, horses, sheep, swine,
and by growing all types of crops on the university farm, the Agricultural
Foundation provides the laboratory experiences needed by students in the
School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. This must be done on a self
-supporting basis with the income from the farm meeting the costs of its
operation.
The California State University, Fresno Association Inc. is a nonprofit
corporation, which functions to enhance the educational goals of the university.
Through the operation of the Kennel Bookstore, the University Student Union
(USU), the University Courtyard (on-campus living), and the campus Food
Services, as well as through the support of various university projects,
the association is a major contributor to the university. So are you when
you patronize these campus facilities. The money you spend, after expenses
are met, is directed right back into university projects.
The Association is governed by a board of directors. The board must hold
a public meeting at least once each quarter. The paid staff operate the
facilities in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the
board of directors.
In addition, a USU board, a bookstore advisory committee, and a food service
committee assist those areas in their operations. Surplus funds generated
in excess of required reserves for working capital, capital replacements,
and future operations are used for the benefit of the entire campus. When
you see the following facilities and services, think of the California State
University, Fresno Association Inc.:
- The USU and Satellite Student Union, the Kennel Bookstore, the Keats Campus Building
- Ramps, automatic doors, and elevators for use by the handicapped
- The Residence Hall swimming pool
- The all-weather track
- The campus amphitheatre
- Campus lighting and beautification projects
- Signs and landscaping on Maple Avenue
The California State University, Fresno Athletic Corporation administers
the men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs of this university.
It is governed by a board of directors.
The California State University, Fresno Foundation is responsible
for the financial management and administration of grants and contracts,
oversight of Foundation investments, and operation and management of trust
accounts in support of university operations. It is responsible for acceptance
and management of all gifts and charitable donations -- matching gifts,
wills, bequests, trusts, endowments, academic and athletic scholarships,
and short-term student loans -- made to the university and other auxiliary
corporations.
The Foundation provides the campus community with high-quality financial
services while generating funds to support university programs and activities.
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