Cal State San Bernardino president at center of $12M discrimination lawsuit is up for transition job

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Phoebe Huss | CalMatters, LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · July 21, 2026 · 13 min read

Cal State San Bernardino campus on April 22, 2024. (Jules Hotz / CalMatters) An outgoing California State University president, one of two administrators at the center of a multi-million dollar discrimination lawsuit, may transfer to a different Cal State job while the university pays his salary ...

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The proposed transition plan for Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás Morales raises questions about accountability and the university's commitment to addressing gender harassment and discrimination. Despite being at the center of a $12 million discrimination lawsuit, Morales remains in good standing with the university and is eligible for a coveted executive transition package. This package would allow him to continue working as a university faculty member, with the university paying his salary and benefits. The fact that Morales received $655,626 in pay and benefits in 2024, while the university settled the lawsuit for $12 million, highlights the significant financial implications of this decision. As the Cal State Board of Trustees reviews Morales' transition plan, they must consider the message this sends to students, faculty, and staff about the university's priorities and values. The community will be watching to see how the board balances its appreciation for Morales' service with its responsibility to address the serious allegations of gender harassment and discrimination.

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Category: schools · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Reading time: 13 min

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Cal State San Bernardino president at center of $12M discrimination lawsuit is up for transition job

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