Prior to the 1990's CSU received an average of 5 percent of state revenues annually. During the recession of the early 1990s CSU's share dropped to 3.7 percent. In 1999, even with a strong economic recovery, CSU received just 3.5 percent of state revenues. California is faced with a growing student population. Therefore it is important that Californians understand the importance of higher education to the future of the state.
Term limits results in greater turnover among state and local elected officials.
Recent research conducted by the CSU shows that voters trust lay people more than institutions on political matters.