The Gillard Labor government is due to bring down the 2011 federal budget next Tuesday 10 May. CSU has experienced commentators to provide considered analysis of the budget.

CSU is hopeful of strong support from the federal government in its Structural Adjustment Funding bid to establish four new Regional University Centres alongside existing TAFE facilities in Port Macquarie, Wangaratta, Griffith and Parkes.

A former graduate of Bathurst Teachers' College will contribute his latest book to a time capsule at CSU that contains historical information about the history of teacher education in Bathurst.

The co-chair of CSU's Medical Program Development Community Consultative Committee, Mrs Audrey Hardman, OAM, expressed disappointment at the lack of action by the Federal Government in latest budget to support the development of a new medical school in rural NSW.

Inadequate school counselling services, and the need for formal training to guide students, compounds the controversial school chaplaincy program in Australia's public schools, says Dean of CSU's Faculty of Education, Professor Toni Downes.

Better focused support for families with complex needs makes it much easier for children in the family to enjoy their early schooling, according to a research group that included educational researchers from CSU.

A memorial fund has been established to benefit future CSU theatre/media students following the premature death of Mr Blair Milan, a young CSU alumnus, actor and TV personality.

Alumni and community members are invited to attend the launch of the CSU Alumni 'Get Connected' Campaign in Bathurst on Thursday 28 July.

CSU will initiate a pilot program in early 2012 to provide Aboriginal students who have the commitment and passion to improve education in their communities with the facilities and support to remain and study there to become fully-accredited teachers.