IN THIS ISSUE: » This Month's Highlights » News from CSUS April 2011 Catalyst for Connecticut This Month's Highlights CSUS Leads Northeast in Percentage of Faculty CSUS has the highest percentage of faculty among full-time employees, exceeding similar universities in the Northeast. Progress, Impact of CSUS Highlighted in State Report A Department of Higher Education report highlights the positive impact that CSUS is having on student access and success. CSUS by the Numbers Did you know 93% of CSUS students are from Connecticut and nearly 9 of every 10 graduates (86%) stay in Connecticut to pursue careers. More revealing numbers at ct.edu CSUS Programs Focus on "Green" Economy, Emerging Jobs CSUS academic programs focusing on "green jobs" provide students opportunities to gain expertise in emerging fields. News from CSUS VIDEO: Science Majors Soaring Top-notch facilities, faculty draw students to scientific fields - numbers up 8% this year; responding to state workforce needs. Western Receives Approval for Performing Arts Center Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has approved bonding for the $80 million instructional facility, which has been on the university's wish list for 20 years. Danbury News Times Dr. Mel 'Reigns' at Western In 1970 Dr. Mel Goldstein was hired at Western to teach meteorology. It is now the only department in the state to offer a bachelor's degree in meteorology. Danbury News Times State Boosting 'Green' Technology The Green Jobs Project Team, co-chaired by Rochelle Gimenez, dean of the School of Continuing Education at Eastern, is working to match work force needs with training and education programs. The Day Central Invites Businesses, Parents To Aid Literacy Drive Campaigning to improve reading scores in public schools, New Britain and Central are holding breakfast forums where they hope parents and business leaders will join their efforts. Hartford Courant More News from: Central | Eastern | Southern | Western   The Connecticut State University System consists of four comprehensive universities: Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. With more than 36,600 students and 180,000 alumni, CSUS is the largest public university system in Connecticut.