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2009-2010 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 15
tion, and recruit and develop outstanding
teacher-scholars/artists.
The university fosters an environment in
which students learn to live in a culturally
diverse and changing society. Within that
environment, it strives to develop a com-munity
founded upon mutual respect and
shared efforts, in which individuals can
communicate openly and work together
to enrich the lives of all and to further
the growth and excellence of the univer-sity.
The university seeks and encourages
historically underrepresented students to
embark upon and complete a university
education.
The university serves the San Joaquin Val-ley
while interacting with the state, nation
and world. California State University,
Fresno is a center of intellectual, artistic
and professional activity. Through applied
research, technical assistance, training
and other related public service activities,
the university anticipates continuing and
expanding partnership and linkages with
business, education, industry and govern-ment.
The University’s History
California State University, Fresno is
the sixth oldest in the California State
University system. It began with the
establishment of the first junior college
in California in 1910 and a state normal
school in 1911 which, under a single
administration, offered two-year programs
in general and vocational training and in
teacher preparation.
Between 1911 and 1921 a campus was
built on University Avenue, then the
northern border of Fresno. In 1921, the
combined schools became Fresno State
Teachers College, authorized to offer a
four-year program and grant the bachelor
of arts degree in teaching.
In 1935, by act of the Legislature, the
official designation became Fresno State
College. A variety of degree programs, in
addition to those related to the teaching
credential, were authorized at that time.
Following World War II, expansion accel-erated,
both academically and physically.
In 1949, the university offered its first
master’s degree; today, it offers this degree
in 39 fields of study.
Between 1953 and 1958 the college was
moved from the old campus site, by then
surrounded by the city of Fresno, to a
1,410-acre site six miles to the northeast.
In 1961, under the newly created Cali-fornia
State College system, the admin-istration
and control of the state colleges
was transferred from the State Board of
Education to an independent board, the
Trustees of The California State Colleges.
By legislative action in 1972, the state col-lege
system became The California State
University and Colleges, and in 1982 the
system was renamed The California State
University.
In 2007, the university began offering its
first non-partnership doctoral degree with
the Ed.D. in educational leadership.
The University’s Seal
The official seal of the university was de-signed
by artist and California State Uni-versity,
Fresno Professor Emeritus Darwin
Musselman, who also created the seal used
by the California State University system.
The Fresno State seal includes the “lamp
of learning” and the “book of knowledge.”
The Latin inscription “Lvcem accipe vt
reddas” translates “Receive the light that
you may give it forth.” The date 1911
refers to the founding year of the school.
Between 1965 and 1968 an approxi-mation
of university organization was
accomplished on the Fresno campus,
and the transition to official university
status in the state system became effective
on June 1, 1972. The university is now
comprised of The College of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology, the College of
Arts and Humanities, the Craig School of
Business, the Kremen School of Educa-tion
and Human Development, the Lyles
College of Engineering, the College of
Health and Human Services, The College
of Science and Mathematics, the College
of Social Sciences, Continuing and Global
Education, and the Division of Graduate
Studies.
Fresno Normal School, in 1911, had
an enrollment of 150 students, most of
whom were women. By 1940 enrollment
had increased to 2,000 students, and
in 1968 enrollment surpassed 10,000.
Currently, more than 22,000 students are
registered at California State University,
Fresno.
The presidents are listed below in order of
tenure:
Charles L. McLane (1911-27)
Frank W. Thomas (1927-48)
Arnold E. Joyal (1948-64)
Frederic W. Ness (1964-69)
Karl L. Falk (Acting) (1969-70)
Norman A. Baxter (1970-80)
Harold H. Haak (1980-91)
John D. Welty (1991- )
Object Description
| Title | 2009-10 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2009-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
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| Full Text Search | 2009-2010 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 15 tion, and recruit and develop outstanding teacher-scholars/artists. The university fosters an environment in which students learn to live in a culturally diverse and changing society. Within that environment, it strives to develop a com-munity founded upon mutual respect and shared efforts, in which individuals can communicate openly and work together to enrich the lives of all and to further the growth and excellence of the univer-sity. The university seeks and encourages historically underrepresented students to embark upon and complete a university education. The university serves the San Joaquin Val-ley while interacting with the state, nation and world. California State University, Fresno is a center of intellectual, artistic and professional activity. Through applied research, technical assistance, training and other related public service activities, the university anticipates continuing and expanding partnership and linkages with business, education, industry and govern-ment. The University’s History California State University, Fresno is the sixth oldest in the California State University system. It began with the establishment of the first junior college in California in 1910 and a state normal school in 1911 which, under a single administration, offered two-year programs in general and vocational training and in teacher preparation. Between 1911 and 1921 a campus was built on University Avenue, then the northern border of Fresno. In 1921, the combined schools became Fresno State Teachers College, authorized to offer a four-year program and grant the bachelor of arts degree in teaching. In 1935, by act of the Legislature, the official designation became Fresno State College. A variety of degree programs, in addition to those related to the teaching credential, were authorized at that time. Following World War II, expansion accel-erated, both academically and physically. In 1949, the university offered its first master’s degree; today, it offers this degree in 39 fields of study. Between 1953 and 1958 the college was moved from the old campus site, by then surrounded by the city of Fresno, to a 1,410-acre site six miles to the northeast. In 1961, under the newly created Cali-fornia State College system, the admin-istration and control of the state colleges was transferred from the State Board of Education to an independent board, the Trustees of The California State Colleges. By legislative action in 1972, the state col-lege system became The California State University and Colleges, and in 1982 the system was renamed The California State University. In 2007, the university began offering its first non-partnership doctoral degree with the Ed.D. in educational leadership. The University’s Seal The official seal of the university was de-signed by artist and California State Uni-versity, Fresno Professor Emeritus Darwin Musselman, who also created the seal used by the California State University system. The Fresno State seal includes the “lamp of learning” and the “book of knowledge.” The Latin inscription “Lvcem accipe vt reddas” translates “Receive the light that you may give it forth.” The date 1911 refers to the founding year of the school. Between 1965 and 1968 an approxi-mation of university organization was accomplished on the Fresno campus, and the transition to official university status in the state system became effective on June 1, 1972. The university is now comprised of The College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, the College of Arts and Humanities, the Craig School of Business, the Kremen School of Educa-tion and Human Development, the Lyles College of Engineering, the College of Health and Human Services, The College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Social Sciences, Continuing and Global Education, and the Division of Graduate Studies. Fresno Normal School, in 1911, had an enrollment of 150 students, most of whom were women. By 1940 enrollment had increased to 2,000 students, and in 1968 enrollment surpassed 10,000. Currently, more than 22,000 students are registered at California State University, Fresno. The presidents are listed below in order of tenure: Charles L. McLane (1911-27) Frank W. Thomas (1927-48) Arnold E. Joyal (1948-64) Frederic W. Ness (1964-69) Karl L. Falk (Acting) (1969-70) Norman A. Baxter (1970-80) Harold H. Haak (1980-91) John D. Welty (1991- ) |
