The CSU Student Success Network

Advisory Board applications are open through Monday, June 30. We’re seeking student-centered, equity-minded staff, faculty, and admins, from:
Bakersfield, Dominguez Hills, Long Beach, LA, Maritime, Monterey Bay, SJSU, SLO, Sonoma, Stanislaus.

Apply now: www.csustudentsuccess.net/wp-content/u...

All 23 CSU campuses are closed today in observance of #Juneteenth, also known as #FreedomDay, a time to honor the end of slavery in the U.S. As we reflect, let’s recommit to equity and uplifting Black excellence across our campuses. Learn more: www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...

As Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, we honor the Jewish American students, staff, faculty & administrators whose contributions uplift our campus communities. Celebrate Jewish American identity & culture with this list of pop fiction reads from CSUN: library.csun.edu/blogs/cited/...

The Network recognizes the importance of supporting students' mental health as an integral part of their success. Our colleagues throughout The California State University system are committed to students' well-being through a range of mental health services.
www.calstate.edu/attend/stude...

Join us May 29 for "Navigating Uncertainty Together: Leaning into Our DEIA Imperative." Hear from Dr. Eric Felix and explore how California State University leaders can lean into existing DEIA policies and mission-driven work. Register here: web.cvent.com/event/af6693...

Missed our April 11 conversation? Join us May 29 for "Navigating Uncertainty Together: Leaning into Our DEIA Imperative." Hear from Dr. Eric Felix and explore how California State University leaders can lean into existing DEIA policies and mission-driven work. Register: web.cvent.com/event/af6693...

The CSU Student Success Network (@csustudentsuccess.bsky.social ) MLA provided tools as our CSUN team developed our proposal to better support Exploratory (undeclared) students to find a major. There are so many committed leaders in the CSU. #studentsuccess, #datastory, #teamwork, #leadership, #CSU

Maya Angelou reminds us that we are connected to something deeper than ourselves in the present moment. Our histories and traditions nourish the generations that come after us. The California State University system is committed to building a sustainable future. Learn how: lnkd.in/g32PWasC

Stop the CSU Budget Cut of $375 Million: The #CSU faces a significant $375 million cut in the proposed 2025-26 state budget, threatening the quality of #education provided to our more than 460,000 students at our 23 universities. Learn how to help: www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...

Student Success Network

Thank you to everyone that joined our Navigating Uncertainty Together session this morning. It is our belief that no one knows everything, but together we know a lot. We will keep you informed about the next session coming soon. Learn more about the Network here: www.csustudentsuccess.net

A new Impact Brief by Thad Nodine, Ph.D., explores how Cal State Fullerton leveraged participation in the Network’s Middle Leadership Academy to advance equity-focused initiatives. Over 7 years Fullerton’s teams have contributed to strategic campus changes. www.csustudentsuccess.net/memo/the-imp...

Navigating Uncertainty Together: A Virtual Conversation Series We learn best when we learn from one another, because the expertise resides in our system.

Join us for an upcoming virtual conversation on Friday, April 11! Come together with colleagues across the @calstate.bsky.social system to learn about the current status of anti-DEIA efforts & discuss strategies to continue equity-centered work. Learn more:

Beyond Graduation Initiative 2025: The CSU Commits to Accountability and Clarity through the Year of Engagement It is clear that California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred Garcia not only cares about student success, she is investing the resources of the Office of the Chancellor…

In this latest Voices blog by Shonda Goward, Ed.D., Deputy Vice Chancellor Dilcie Perez, Ed.D., shares insights on @calstate.bsky.social 's "Year of Engagement," a systemwide effort to assess current and future progress on student success.

Read the blog here:

Extended deadline to apply!

We invite committed & passionate individuals to join our Advisory Board, & provide valuable advice & guidance to support our vision & purpose. If interested in serving, please respond by the new deadline on Friday, March 21: www.csustudentsuccess.net/wp-content/u...

UPDATE: Sacramento State recognized as research university The latest education news updates from EdSource.

New from @edsource.org: @sacstate.bsky.social has been recognized for its research by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching!

More reasons to be proud to be made at @sacstate.bsky.social!

Read more: edsource.org/updates/sacr...

Call for nominations! Our Advisory Board is looking for new members to support advancing #studentsuccess @calstate. Apply by Friday, March 14: www.csustudentsuccess.net/wp-content/u...

Call for nominations! Our Advisory Board is looking for new members to support advancing #studentsuccess @calstate. Apply by Friday, March 14: www.csustudentsuccess.net/wp-content/u...

Data and Evidence In Practice: Amplifying Exemplar West Coast Higher Education Research In our own applied research efforts this year we will embark on the task of highlighting student voices and the student experience across the CSU System.

Research can drive real change in student success! Our latest blog highlights plans to elevate #research on West Coast higher education, focusing on student populations, institutions, & policy. Data is key to transforming outcomes. Read more: www.csustudentsuccess.net/2025/02/18/d...

Mellon Foundation Grant Bolsters CSU Efforts to Advance and Expand Ethnic Studies | CSU

With support from the Mellon Foundation, the California State University has awarded grants to faculty members and teams dedicated to strengthening Ethnic Studies and its connections to disciplines like Women’s Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies. Learn more: www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...

Day 2 of our winter Middle Leadership Academy, and campus teams are diving into theories of change and logic models.
Key questions to consider:
What does data reveal about the problem?
What does #research say about effective solutions?
What resources, people, time, support, are needed for success?

Cal State system, tech giants partner for "equitable" AI ed Aiming to grow the state’s AI-ready workforce, CSU announced an ambitious plan Tuesday to make it happen through a public-private partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and other big-name companie...

According to OpenAI, this will be “the largest implementation of ChatGPT by any single organization or company anywhere in the world,” making CSU “the first AI-powered university system in the United States."

Read the article via Inside Higher Ed: www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-in...

The CSUs will give its 460,000 students and 63,000 faculty and staff across all 23 campuses access to AI-powered tools, including the CSU’s entire curated library of training and development resources and ChatGPT Edu.

How Trump's executive orders are disrupting academic research As the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation review grants and programming for verboten topics—including DEI and “gender ideology”—many researchers aren’t sure if their projects will pass Trump’s nebulous, ideological tests.

Trump Orders Disrupt Academic Research

As the NIH and the NSF review grants and programming for verboten topics—including DEI and “gender ideology”—many researchers aren’t sure if their projects will pass Trump’s nebulous, ideological tests. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/40LR5qi

Middle Leadership

Improving Student Success: Our Middle Leadership Academy (Academy) is a professional learning opportunity that brings together campus-based teams of CSU students, staff, researchers, and faculty in a supportive environment to work on common equity issues. www.csustudentsuccess.net/activities/m...