On September 9, 2025, the California State University shared a new systemwide strategic plan, its first in more than a decade. This plan reflects the system’s commitment to proving that high-quality education for everyone isn’t just possible, it’s an imperative for individual, community and state vitality. This commitment reflects California’s strength: our state’s diversity drives economic prosperity as the world’s 4th largest economy, and the CSU’s personalized approach to serving all Californians directly powers this success.
The plan offers a guiding framework for alignment across campus-level plans while allowing universities to address the unique needs of the communities they serve. It defines the CSU’s overarching vision – providing clarity and ensuring that all constituents and stakeholders understand the CSU’s identity, values and strategic priorities, as well as how we intend to advance those priorities.
“This plan represents the CSU’s shared commitment to meeting the moment and preparing for what comes next. It was developed through a deeply consultative process—drawing on the perspectives of faculty, staff, students, presidents, trustees, alumni and partners across the state. It reflects the pride we all feel in the CSU, our unwavering commitment to our students and the urgency we share to evolve and improve.”
— Chancellor Mildred García