CSU Budget Model Redesign — CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
CSU's Budget Conversation Series
The second series of conversations focuses on options for renewing our budget model for an innovative future in alignment with our land-grant mission and institutional priorities. The goal is to design a budget model that enables greater creativity and increased agility while improving fiscal responsibility and transparency in our financial decision-making processes. This is what is referred to as the Budget Model Redesign.
Listening Sessions & Campus Meetings
CSU is hosting a series of listening sessions and meetings to provide opportunities for broad engagement among faculty, staff, and students in the Budget Model Redesign process. The first open forum was held Oct. 25, 2023, in the Lory Student Center, with continued series of open fora following in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
We encourage the CSU community to engage in these conversations and ensure your voice is heard on this important initiative. Shared governance is central to the success of the Budget Model Redesign process. Elected leaders from Faculty Council, Administrative Professional Council, Classified Personnel Council, and other standing committees and councils serve on the Steering and Technical committees. These committees are comprised of governance representatives as well as the selected nominees and other direct appointments from among key stakeholder groups (e.g., deans and budget officers of each college) to ensure robust yet efficient representation. However, it is critical that all faculty, staff, and students from across the institution participate in this process, as the feedback collected influences and informs the final budget model.
What to Expect
The listening sessions and campus meetings are opportunities to learn more about the Budget Model Redesign process, ask questions, and provide feedback. Prior registration is not required.
Below are upcoming meeting dates for campus conversations regarding the Budget Model Redesign, as well as past meeting dates and materials.
2026 Open Fora
December 1, 9:30-11 a.m.
12-1-25 Forum Slide Deck
November 6 Office Hours
10-11 a.m., Teams
November 10 Office Hours
2:30-3:30 p.m., Teams
November 12 Office Hours
9-10 a.m., Teams
November 17 Office Hours
10-11 a.m., Teams
November 19 Office Hours
2-3 p.m., Teams
April 14 – Hybrid Open Forum
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 386 or via Zoom
4-14-25 Forum Slide Deck
April 17 – Campus Conversation
1-2 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 384
April 22 – Campus Conversation
Noon-1 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 384
April 25 – Campus Conversation
11 a.m.-noon
Zoom
April 29 – Campus Conversation
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 384
May 6 – Campus Conversation
2-3 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 384
April 3, 2024 — Steering Committee Open Forum
2-3 p.m.
4-3-24 Forum Recording
October 17, 2024 – Hybrid Open Forum
11 a.m.-noon
Lory Student Center room 312 or via Zoom
10-17-24 Forum Recording
October 22, 2024 – Campus Conversation
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 324
October 29, 2024 – Campus Conversation
9-10 a.m.
Lory Student Center room 324
October 31, 2024 – Campus Conversation
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 324
November 7, 2024 – Campus Conversation
3-4 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 324
November 11, 2024 – Campus Conversation
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 312
November 14, 2024 – Virtual Campus Listening Session
10-11 a.m.
Oct. 25, 2023 — Open Forum
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10-25-23 Forum Recording
10-25-23 Forum Informational Handout
Oct. 27, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Oct. 30, 2023 — Lunch and Listen: Budget Models
Noon-1 p.m.
Nov. 1, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
2-3 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2023 — Lunch and Listen: Budget Models
Noon-1 p.m.
Nov. 6, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Nov. 7, 2023 — Lunch and Listen: Budget Models
Noon-1 p.m.
Nov. 7, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 10, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Nov. 14, 2023 – Coffee Chats: Budget Models
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Nov. 14, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
2-3 p.m.
Nov. 15, 2023 — Coffee Chats: Budget Models
2-3 p.m.
Nov. 16, 2023 — Lunch and Listen: Budget Models
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.