The Orion

CSU Board of Trustees to vote on Academic Professionals of America tentative agreement

Steven Amador, Reporter // March 2, 2024

The Academic Professionals of California has voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the California State University. The CSU Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday to vote to ratify...

Students need time for finals, rather than assignments

Karen Limones // December 12, 2018

After returning from the Camp Fire, the first few days seemed intense. All you could hear was the constant chatter between individuals talking about the mass destruction of flames that terrorized Paradise...

Instructors, alumni receive awards for outstanding teaching

Tisha Cheney // February 21, 2018

One of the highest awards given by the university was announced for six faculty members Tuesday. Chosen by the university's Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, President Gayle E. Hutchinson and...

Students voice concerns on faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 25, 2016

Questions answered on how the upcoming strike will affect students

California Faculty Association wears red to symbolize potential strike

January 29, 2016

All around campus professors and other faculty are wearing red and handing out fliers to show support for their peers and bring awareness to students. The California Faculty Association is seeking student...

Chico State adopts new background check policy

Lauren Anderson // October 2, 2015

Faculty complaints about lengthy and costly background checks have resulted in a new system-wide background check with hopes of easing the process.

Professor office hours requirement reduced

Carly Plemons // September 28, 2015

Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures revisions have limited the minimum requirement for office hours.

Faculty rally demands change

Michael Catelli // September 20, 2015

Chico State faculty members of the CSU Employees Union and the California Faculty Association rallied together on Friday in front of the Student Services Center.

Faculty members should stop co-opting personal student stories

Joseph Rogers // April 29, 2015

Professors are not entitled to use the stories of the students in their classrooms.

Fostering diversity requires more than empty gestures

Joseph Rogers // March 21, 2015

Chico State touts that it values diversity, but it needs to put more effort into accommodating and supporting minority students and faculty.

The importance of Teacher Assistants

Veronica De La Cruz // March 7, 2014

Student teachers are proving to be an affective addition to the faculty of Chico State

Faculty union elects new president

Mozes Zarate // January 21, 2014

Political science department chair Charles Turner took office earlier this month as president for the Chico State chapter of the California Faculty Association.