Resolution to Recommend a Delay in Implementing Changes to the Current IRA Mandatory Student Fee Distribution

RESOLVED: That the SSU Academic Senate recommend to the Interim President to delay the implementation of any changes from the current distribution of the Mandatory IRA Student fees until July 31, 2025, to allow for the State budget to be finalized and to know which SSU programs may be restored for Fall 2025 and beyond.

Rationale: The May Budget Revision from the Governor contains less of a budget cut than expected (2.82% rather than 7.95%). Additional advocacy from our allies in the State Assembly and Senate may result in further savings for SSU and the CSU. The implementation of proposed changes to the current IRA distribution that would impact cut programs would be premature as the final effects of the budget are not yet known.

Approved by the Senate 5/15/2025