California State University Reviews
Updated Jul 18, 2019
Found 241 reviews
Pros
"Great benefits, free tuition at all CSU campuses" (in 20 reviews)
"The work environment is one that is down to earth and you it gives you the opportunity to really help the kids" (in 19 reviews)
Cons
"Low pay for the work performed daily" (in 16 reviews)
"some professors in charge are egotistical and refuse to own up to their own mistakes" (in 9 reviews)
"Beautiful campus with all necessary resources for students"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at California State University full-time for more than 3 years
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Good environment for students to work and improve their skills Good place to learn new subjects with hand-on exercises
Cons
Need more classroom and workspaces
California State University2019-07-19"Great learning experience and networking opportunity."
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RecommendsI worked at California State University part-time for less than a year
Pros
Interaction with many undergraduate students, getting a whole new view on known concepts, and able to communicate with professors.
Cons
Some grading tasks can become too tedious.
California State University2019-06-30"College environment and student life"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at California State University full-time for more than a year
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Has decent facilities and encourages new ideas
Cons
More updates are to be done
California State University2019-06-13"Media Services Tech"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at California State University part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
They have flexible hours to pick from
Cons
Could compensate better and include parking
Advice to Management
Push to learn new skills to push students
California State University2019-06-20"Great environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at California State University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Growth driven environment, great colleagues, positive benefits both on and off campus, opportunity to grow from student to FT staff role
Cons
Slow moving processes, little room for promotion
California State University2019-05-31"Great to work at CSUF"
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RecommendsI have been working at California State University part-time
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All of us were students and it was fun to work with friends
Cons
Can work only 20 hrs/week as a part-time student assistant
California State University2019-05-31"The best academic environment..."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at California State University part-time for more than a year
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The CSU provides a world-class education to countless students, and it is a great place to grow both as an educator and as a scholar. It is also really great that young people entering the field of higher education can have a chance here to learn from other faculty, to be fairly evaluated, and to be supported with many opportunities for professional growth and development. I'm an alumna, and I currently work here. I would...
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The life of an adjunct is just not very rewarding, which is something that rings true across the board at any college or university. Some semesters there is little to no work, of course, especially for those of us who are newer to the profession.
California State University2019-05-06"Great place to work!"
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I have been working at California State University part-time for less than a year
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I loved helping veterans and dependents with their questions. I loved talking to people about their military service.
Cons
More training would have been helpful.
California State University2019-04-02"Undergraduate Research Assistant - Civil Engineering"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at California State University part-time for more than a year
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Work on research projects that develop state of the art techniques and technology Build engineering experience outside of classroom setting Receive guidance and mentorship from supervising faculty Very flexible hours Paid position
Cons
As a full time student, it may not be possible to work as an Undergrad Research Assistant and pursue an internship at the same time
California State University2019-03-17"Great Benefits"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at California State University full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great benefits, free tuition at all CSU campuses.
Cons
Things move kind of slow.
Advice to Management
More opportunities to go to industry conferences.
California State University2019-03-13
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