You are in the official 2007-2008 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2007-2008 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The auxiliary corporations are non-profit public benefit entities organized and operating for the purpose of assisting California State University, Fresno in the attainment of its educational mission. Auxiliary organizations must be self-supporting and do not receive funding from general fund sources. Fresno State has six auxiliary organizations -- Associated Students, Inc.; Athletic Corporation; California State University, Fresno, Association, Inc.; California State University, Fresno Foundation; Agricultural Foundation of California State University, Fresno; and Fresno State Programs for Children, Inc. The university's auxiliary organizations provide a variety of direct services which serve Fresno State students, faculty, and staff.
As a recognized auxiliary organization of The California State University, the basic function of the California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. is to administer and manage the commercial activities of the university and to provide accounting and managerial services for other auxiliary corporations. The university's vice president for administration/chief financial officer serves as the chairperson of the Association's Board of Directors which ensures proper oversight of these requirements.
At California State University, Fresno, the commercial activities include the following:
Governed by a board of governors, the Foundation provides financial management and administration of grants and research projects, scholarships, loan funds, the endowment fund, investments, and many other activities by the Foundation for the benefit of the California State University, Fresno. The Foundation is also responsible for acceptance of gifts and charitable donations, bequests, trusts, endowments, and academic and athletic scholarships -- made to the university and other auxiliary corporations.
The California State University, Fresno Farm Laboratory is a vital part of the education program of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. It is continually used to support the program of courses offered by the seven departments of the college. Governed by a board of directors, the Agricultural Foundation of California State University, Fresno provides livestock, field crops, orchards, vineyards, and other farm enterprises in support of the total educational experience for the student.
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