Office of the President
Feedback Concerns and Responses
Latest Responses
Feedback received February 2025 - August 2025
Posted on: 10/3/25
CONCERN: There’s currently an RV show on university property / parking area. Can you please let us know how this helps our budget situation? Is this a lease available to all businesses and where are the funds generated from the lease allocated to?
RESPONSE: From time to time, the Save Mart Center rents its space for outside events. A fee is paid to the Save Mart Center for use of the parking lot space, and the fee (revenue) goes towards operational expenses, just like any other revenue generated by the Save Mart Center. Any inquiries about rental options within the Save Mart Center can be directed to 559.278.3401.
CONCERN: Recently I spoke to a colleague from CSUSB. She shared with me that they observe a 4/40 work schedule during the summer and it works out very well for them. I was wondering if Fresno State would consider doing the same, perhaps a survey could be sent to staff?
RESPONSE: We monitor employer market trends, especially for business practices that could potentially benefit employee well-being and flexibility, while not compromising the quality of services provided to students, and of our operational performance. Thank you for this question, and yes, we can do an analysis to understand the impacts to our organization of implementing this or similar alternative schedule for the summer period.
CONCERN: We regularly host events for staff and, separately, events for students. But why not create opportunities that bring both groups together? Joint events would allow staff and students to connect, mingle, and build relationships in ways we don’t often get the chance to on campus.
RESPONSE: There are many events open to all campus community members. If you see any events such as these, please let students know to attend.
CONCERN: Now that we are required to use more foundation funds for things like travel and community relations, it would be great if a representative from foundation financial services/auxiliary HR could attend to also provide the latest updates and information regarding foundation processes.
RESPONSE: Thank you for the suggestion. Please reach out to Nicole Lane, Director of Auxiliary Services at nicolel@mail.fresnostate.edu to schedule a representative to attend your meeting.
CONCERN: Are there any plans for the university to address the use of or outright ban confetti cannons on campus? While it is wonderful to see our students celebrating their graduation, the amount of non-biodegradable litter created needs to be addressed (and certainly cannot be good for the longevity of landscaping equipment.)
RESPONSE: Facilities Management is in the process of developing an informational campaign to help graduates understand the importance of celebrating responsibly and will share alternative, sustainable ways to mark this milestone without creating waste. Our goal is to maintain a safe, clean, and beautiful campus for all graduates and their families.
CONCERN: P31 is in desperate need of repairs. There are many cracks, as well as large holes that are a tripping hazard. If it's not on the list of repairs, it might need to be added. Thank you.
RESPONSE: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The Traffic Operations team will work with our Facilities team to assess the condition of Lot P31 and make the necessary repairs.
CONCERN: Something must be done about P21 parking. This lot is not big enough for facilities to be parking, engineering, faculty/staff, and students. This should be only a faculty staff parking space, or make P20 faculty and staff parking again.
RESPONSE: Traffic Operations is aware of the parking and traffic challenges in Parking Lot P21 created by state vehicles and the increased activity at the Student Cupboard. To reduce impact on faculty and staff spaces, underused metered stalls are being converted into short-term parking for Student Cupboard visitors. Traffic Operations staff have increased their presence in the area to help manage the situation.
CONCERN: Can you please share the breakdown of the fee increase that was approved recently? I'd like to see where these new funds are being distributed.
RESPONSE: A breakdown of the proposed student fee allocation can be found here: Student Fee Information.
CONCERN: In Faculty/Staff Fall Assembly, we were told that 40% of the student's tuition increase is being allocated to Athletics. Can you please provide a breakdown on how this 40% is being distributed in the athletics budget and how it compares to other CSUs student tuition contribution to their athletic programs from student tuition?
RESPONSE: A breakdown of the proposed student fee allocation can be found here: Student Fee Information. In the coming months, we plan to launch a comprehensive website that will provide a full overview of the student fee increase—including how they are allocated and how those resources are spent across the university. This will give our campus community a clearer picture of the role student fees play in supporting both academics and student life, including athletics.
CONCERN: Please enhance the communications between financial aid and admissions to prevent post-census-date aid package rescission due to unverified residency status.
RESPONSE: Your comment was shared with Financial Aid and Admissions.
CONCERN: On-campus summer camps create a large and frustrating traffic situation. I would appreciate if a streamlined process can be implemented to avoid the frustration.
RESPONSE: Traffic Operations made adjustments this past summer to help ease camp-related traffic issues, and will coordinate with camp organizers to improve the process for next year.