PROCESS
2500
PARTICIPANTS
2600
LINES OF FEEDBACK AND INPUT RECEIVED
1160
STUDENTS TOOK PART IN A CAMPUS-WIDE SURVEY
In October 2015, we embarked on a strategic planning initiative that sought to help the University community articulate a vision for Cal State LA’s future, and create a framework to make that vision a reality. A Strategic Planning Coordinating Committee, composed of faculty, staff, students, and administrative representatives, was created to lead this initiative. Our approach was collaborative, inclusive, and transparent, with a range of engagement opportunities that ensured every voice in our community was heard.
VALUES
- Students First – We put our students’ academic success, career-readiness, and well-being at the center of everything we do.
- Pushing Boundaries – We set ambitious goals to challenge and inspire us, benefitting our role as L.A.’s premier comprehensive public university.
- Engagement, Service, and the Public Good – We foster meaningful, collaborative relationships that contribute to the public good among the University community, alumni, and local, regional, and global communities.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We cultivate diversity, expect cultural competence, and actively seek perspectives and engagement from all constituents in our community, to develop just and equitable expectations.
- Student Engagement – We encourage our students to take ownership of their own campus experiences by seeking opportunities that promote inclusion, a sense of belonging, and leadership.
- Engaged Teaching and Learning – We cultivate and amplify our students’ unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellect through engaged teaching, learning, scholarship, research and vibrant student life.
- Academic Distinction – We foster and promote academic distinction through innovation, academic rigor and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
- Community of Scholars – We foster a community of scholars among faculty and students engaged in research, scholarship, and creative accomplishments.
- A Culture of Excellence – We encourage and expect all members of our University community to pursue academic, professional, and personal excellence.
- Transparent Collaborative Decision-Making – We make data-informed, evidence-based decisions and are collaborative and transparent in our approach and communication.
- Mutual Respect – We are committed to cultivating a supportive and accepting environment where each of us commits to fostering a culture of respect for all.
- Academic Freedom – We promote academic freedom and professional ethics.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Engagement, Service, and the Public Good
Strategic Priority Area: Engagement, Service, and the Public Good
Overall Goal: Graduate civic-minded students equipped for and committed to engagement, service, and the public good
Key Initiatives:
- Develop cross-campus capacity to support civic learning
- Increase alumni involvement in and loyalty to Cal State LA
- Increase and strengthen community outreach partnerships
- Become L.A.’s premier educational anchor institution and contribute to the overall well-being of the region
- Expand service learning opportunities
- Foster a thriving and progressive region through meaningful collaborative partnerships among and within the University, alumni, and communities of the greater Los Angeles area
- Promote global awareness and strengthen international partnerships and opportunities
How we know we are making progress – example metrics:
- Increase the number of service learning opportunities
- Increase alumni participation
- Increase faculty participation and expertise in civic engagement
WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE CAMPUS
Strategic Priority Area: Welcoming and Inclusive Campus
Overall Goal: Nurture a welcoming and inclusive campus where students, faculty, and staff thrive and community is honored and cultivated
Key Initiatives:
- Foster Golden Eagle Pride for all members of the University community
- Streamline and improve administrative processes and leverage cutting-edge technology
- Realize the promise of diversity and inclusive excellence across the University
- Increase effective communication, shared planning and goals, and collaborative decision-making among students, faculty, staff, and administration
- Increase the number of welcoming and healthy spaces on campus
- Ensure faculty and staff hiring that reflects and contributes to a diverse and inclusive community
- Bolster faculty and staff professional development
- Continue to invest in upgrading and improving buildings and infrastructure
How we know we are making progress – example metrics:
- Reduce time and complexity needed to complete key processes
- Increase number of faculty and staff professional development opportunities
- Increase educational opportunities to enhance cultural competencies
- Increase the diversity of the faculty
STUDENT SUCCESS
Strategic Priority Area: Student Success
Overall Goal: Create a positive, holistic student experience with a clear and timely path to a high quality degree
Key Initiatives:
- Cultivate and affirm an asset-based mindset and practice in everything we do, one that honors our students’ unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellectual curiosity
- Ensure course availability
- Ensure a rigorous, challenging, and high-quality education for all students
- Provide proactive, consistent, and quality advising and academic support
- Foster a vibrant and enriching campus life, including opportunities for greater involvement in student leadership, athletics, clubs, and activities
- Promote access to and utilization of student wellness services
- Strengthen transition-to-career support services, including increasing internship and mentoring opportunities
- Expand student-alumni networking and mentoring opportunities
- Ensure effective staffing to support student success
- Promote strategic thinking and implement effective practices that engage distinct student communities
How will we know we are making progress – example metrics:
- Increase retention and graduation rates
- Reduce disparities in graduation rates
- Reduce average numbers of units earned by graduation to more closely align with the number of units required for the degree
ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
Strategic Priority Area: Academic Distinction
Overall Goal: Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs and investment in faculty who are uniquely committed to educating a diverse student body
Key Initiatives:
- Promote inclusive pedagogical approaches that address the distinct values, beliefs, and cultures of our students
- Build academic programs that transcend disciplinary boundaries
- Promote engaged teaching and learning
- Promote the teacher-scholar model by supporting faculty research and creative projects, and engagement with the community
- Support diverse learning approaches, pioneering and innovative curricula, and faculty-student research opportunities
- Promote ample opportunities for faculty to advance effective teaching practices
- Recruit and retain more tenured and tenure track faculty
- Recognize and support faculty and staff who contribute to the academic success of our students
How we know we are making progress – example metrics:
- Increase the number of programs that meaningfully engage in program review to improve student learning and ensure high-quality degree programs
- Increase support for faculty research, creative accomplishments, and scholarship
- Increase the number of publications, scholarly and creative work, and grants
- Increase the tenured/tenure-track faculty to student ratio