CSU ASA

Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs (DAA) provides systemwide leadership to advance teaching, learning, research and scholarship, and academic excellence across the California State University. In partnership with faculty, staff and campus leaders, and intersegmental collaborations, Academic Affairs supports the success of more than 460,000 students and 63,000 faculty and staff across 22 campuses. Guided by the CSU’s mission as the nation’s largest and most diverse four-year public university system, DAA works to expand access, strengthen academic quality, foster innovation and ensure equitable pathways to degree completion and lifelong learning. It also is committed to faculty development and excellence. Through collaborative leadership and coordinated academic policy, DAA helps prepare graduates who are workforce-ready, civically engaged and equipped to contribute to California’s economy, culture and communities.​


Recruiting the Executive Vice Changeller , Academic & Student Affairs 

Recruiting the Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs

The California State University – one of the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse university systems in the United States – is seeking its next Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs.​


​Learn More About th​e EVC Recruitment


Departments

The departments that make up Academic Affairs at the CSU collaborate with campus partners to nurture students in the achievement of their goals.

See What AA Does

About Us

AA’s focus is on providing a high-quality educational experience for California’s diverse student body.

Meet O​ur Leaders and Learn About Our Mission

Board of Trustees Presentations

Find recent presentations by the Committee on Educational Policy—which is composed of AA and the Divisions of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success—to CSU Trustees.

Explore Past Presentations


Academic Affairs Council

Campus provosts and vice presidents for academic affairs comprise the core membership of the council.

Learn About the Council​ ​(for CSU staff; login required)​

​Coded Memos

This database houses Academic and Student Affairs coded memos dating back to 2002.

Find a Coded Memorandum


Accreditat​ion & State Authorization

The CSU campuses are accredited by the Western Association ​of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Learn More About Accreditation & State Authorization​​​