The CSU system is composed of 23 campuses and has over 417,000 students supported by 47,000 faculties and staff.

Dumke was appointed the first vice chancellor for academic affairs of the CSU system.

It was the first in the CSU system as well as the San Diego area.

The university has 32 nationally accredited departments and programs, among the highest number within the CSU system.

The board, with its 12 members, is the highest decision-making body of the CSU system.

Koester announced her retirement from the CSU system at the end of 2011.

Faculty demographics reflect those of the CSU system overall.

It is also the only campus in the CSU system to offer a bachelor's degree in cognitive studies.

In 1982, the CSU system dropped the word "colleges" from its name.

With annual revenues approaching $200 million and over 5,800 staff, contract and grant employees, it is the largest auxiliary within the CSU system.