California State University, Chico: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the California State University system. It is located in Chico, California, about one hundred miles north of Sacramento, California.

In U.S. News and World Report's 2004 edition of America's Best Colleges, CSUC was ranked third in a list of best public universities for master's degrees. Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo, and Western Washington University were number 1 and number 2.

Facts

• Coeducational: Yes
• Mascot: Wildcat
• Newspaper name: The Orion
• School colors: cardinal and white
• Year founded: 1887
• Year-round schedule: No

Student Body Facts:

• Enrollment: 14,500 (2000)
• Average class size: 22
• Male/Female percentage: Male 46% - Female 54%
• Race: Caucasian 68%, Hispanic 9.5%, Asian American 3.5%, African American 2.2%, American Indian 1.8%, Pacific Islander 1%

History

On March 10, 1887, a legislative act is enacted to create the Northern Branch State Normal School of California. Less than a month later, Chico is chosen as the location. On June 24, 1887, general John Bidwell donates 8 acres of land from his cherry orchard.

On July 4, 1888, the first corner stone is laid. On September 3, 1889, doors open from the 90 enrolled students.

The library open on January 11, 1890 with 350 books. On June 20, 1891 the first graduation takes place, a class of 15.

In 1910, Annie Bidwell donates an additional two acres of land to be used for work with elementary agriculture. The next year Mrs. Bidwell donates an orange orchard lot 55 x 440 feet as the children's playground, which is connected to the Training School. Twenty years later in 1921, legislation in encated to change the school's name to Chico State Teacher's College. In 1922, Chico State Teacher's College added a junior college curriculum and awarded a certificate after two years. Also in 1922 Bidwell Mansion was tourned into a female dormitory, Bidwell Hall. In 1923 the first college paper, The Collegian was published. In 1924, the state board of education allowed the school to grant bacculareate degrees. Also in 1924, the wildcat was chosen as the mascot. In 1925 the alumni orgination was founded. In 1927 a fire destryoed the Normal Building. That same year a gym was built on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion. In 1929, the corner stone for the new adiminstarion building was laid on top of Normal Building's original corner stone. In 1929 the student bookstore was estbalished.

In 1935, Bidwell Hall was turned into a recreation and student center- the first student union. Also in 1935 a legislative act changed the college name from Chico State Teachers College to Chico State College. In 1937 evening classes started on campus and atheletic fields were purched from the Chico Board of Education. In 1939, chimes were installed in library tower. Sororities held fund drive to raise $600 for them. In 1940 the college offened civilian pilot classes. In 1948, dorms for 200 male students were set up on west side of Warner Street. The buildings were built during World War II and were used as batchelor quarters for a Marine Hospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon. They were brought to Chico State in sections and reconstructed in the spring of 1948. The two story barracks-like structures had 36 rooms, each occupied by 4 students. North Hall later became a girls dormitory.

In 1950, California's governor, allowed state colleges to grant MAs. In 1951 the college reorganized from 18 departments into seven divisions with chairmen. In 1956 a new flagpost and sign for infront of Kendall Hall was donated by the class of 1956. In 1957 a new cafeteria was built the rose gardens were planeted. In 1958 the first "telecourse" taught, Psychology 51.

In 1963, the university farm was dedicated. In 1964 KCSC, a student run radio station launched and could be herd in Lassen and Shasta halls. In 1966 new chimes were installed.

In 1972, Chico State College became California State University, Chico as a result of legislation passed in 1971.

In 1975, broadcasts of classes through closed circuit TV was used for the first time by residents in Oroville, Marysville and Colusa. Also in 1975, The Orion, the campus student newspaper published it's first issue. In 1977, the other campus paper, The Wildcat, changed its name to Chico News and Review and moved off campus to become an independent publication. In 1978 bike riding is restricted from campus.

In 1981, the library is renamed for Ted Meriam. In 1985 the 75th Pioneer Days is held, only to be cancelled in 1988 because of riots. In 1989 The Orion wins the National Pacemaker Award.

• College of Agriculture
• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Communication and Education
• College of Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology
• College of Humanities and Fine Arts
• College of Natural Sciences

• Edward Timothy Pierce, 1889-1893
• Robert F. Pennell, 1893-1897
• Carleton M. Ritter, 1893-1897
• Charles C. Van Liew, 1899- 1910
• Allison Ware, 1910 - 1917
• Elmer Isaiah Miller, 1910 and December 1917 - July 1918
• Charles Osenbaugh, 1918 - 1930
• Clarence Knight Studley, December 1930 - January 1931
• Rudolph D. Lindquist, February 1931 - August 1931
• Aymer Jay Hamilton, August 1931 - June 1950
• George Glenn Kendall, July 1950 - July 1966
• Robert Eugene Hill, August 1966 - August 1970
• Lew Dwight Oliver, September 1970 - June 1971
• Stanford Cazier, July 1971 – August 1979
• Robert L. Fredenburg, August 1979 – August 1980
• Robin Wilson, August 1980 – July 1993
• Manuel A. Esteban, 1983-2003
• Scott McNall, 2003 - February 2004
• Paul Zingg, February 2004-present

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