Statement from Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Regarding the Integration of California State University Maritime Academy into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson of California's 11th Assembly District released the following statement regarding the California State University (CSU) Chancellor’s proposal to integrate the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) in Vallejo, California, with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo:

“The recent news of California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) integrating into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is a significant development for our community. My office will be closely monitoring the details of this proposal and will remain actively engaged. We encourage the community and stakeholders to vet this proposal as well. My primary concerns are ensuring that administrators, faculty, and students are well taken care of and preserving Cal Maritime as a beacon of excellence in our community.

While this proposed transition on the surface may not be ideal, it may be necessary to prevent Cal Maritime's closure, which would be a huge loss for our community. I am optimistic that changing the university’s administrative structure and integrating it with a renowned CSU campus will allow Cal Maritime to thrive well into the future. We, as a community, must remain vigilant to ensure this process of integration is transparent and meets the needs of our community.”