California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed, CSU presidents and trustees, and other university leaders reached out to the congregations at 52 African American churches in northern and southern California during the third annual CSU Super Sunday event in Febrary. The team delivered their messages during church services, providing information and offering advice regarding early college preparation, financial aid, and the importance of the parent/student partnership.

New Philadelphia AME Church, Rancho Dominguez, CA

Dr. Gayle Ball-Parker, right, director of Outreach and Information Services at California State University, Dominguez Hills provides congregation member Rasha Patterson one-on-one advice regarding college preparation during the third annual CSU Super Sunday at New Philadelphia AME Church.

California State University, Dominguez Hills President Dr. Mildred Garcia gives an inspiring speech to the congregation.

Aminah Wright gathers literature and learns about college preparation from California State University, Dominguez Hills representatives.

Jaelyn Smith, 9, and her mother Tamara gather literature on academic preparation and parental involvement.

Faithful Central Bible Church, Los Angeles, CA

California State University, Los Angeles President Dr. James M. Rosser motivates students and parents to prepare early for college.

First AME Church, Los Angeles, CA

California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed shares the award-winning CSU "How to Get to College" poster with Z'Andre Moody.

Treyvon Fisher learns about the importance of preparing for college early from Keion Morgan, outreach recruitment specialist at California State University, Long Beach.

California State Unversity Chancellor Charles B. Reed addresses a full congregation at First AME Church challenging students to make education a priority.