The design team created four strategic directions, which are "broad directions or proposals that impact the future. They are innovative, substantial actions designed to respond to the barriers and catapult the organization closer to its vision¹." To achieve each strategic direction, five-year goals have been identified as well as some possible action steps. In addition, five-year success indicators have been identified for each strategic direction.

• Strategic Direction 1 - Build CSU-wide capacity to advance community engagement
• Strategic Direction 2 - Raise awareness and visibility for the importance of community engagement and its connection to CSU priorities
• Strategic Direction 3 - Mobilize Partnerships to fuel and expand community engagement
• Strategic Direction 4 - Seek new, stable, sustainable financial resources