You are in the official 1996-97 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Today, California State University, Fresno is a stimulating center of
intellectual, artistic, and cultural activity, dedicated to academic excellence,
integrity, and freedom. The administrators, faculty, and
staff recognize their commitment to develop qualified professionals who
will become tomorrow's leaders in every walk of life.
The university offers high-quality educational opportunities to qualified
students at the bachelor's and master's levels, as well as a joint doctoral
program in educational leadership. Faculty are dedicated to teaching and
conducting scholarly activities.
With the 21st century drawing near, we are reaching out to a broader community.
The university fosters an environment in which students learn to live in
a culturally diverse and changing society. Through our doors come increasing
numbers of Hispanic, African-American, Native American, Hmong, Laotian and
Cambodian students who make the San Joaquin Valley their home
-- as well as those who call other continents their home.
I hope this 1996-97 General Catalog helps you catch a sense of California
State University, Fresno's dynamic, expanding world.
President John Welty
