The California State Commission on Postsecondary Education recommends approval of a request by the Trustees of the California State University to establish a temporary upper-division and graduate off-campus center of San Jose State University in Salinas. Such approval of new or off-campus centers is required by California law. Following a history of the State University's activities in this area since 1975, the merits of this proposal are discussed within the context of the Commission's "Guidelines and Procedures for the Review of New Campuses and Off-Campus Centers." The Commission's conclusions are reported regarding enrollment projections, alternatives, effects on other institutions, program design and justification, commuting time, access for the disadvantaged, and physical, social, and demographic characteristics. It recommends that the Tri-County Center of San Jose State University be eligible for state funding. Appended are: guidelines and procedures for the review of new campuses and off-campus centers; text of San Jose State University proposal for Tri-Country Center, May 1987; and related correspondence. (SM)