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How We're Implementing Change

The CSU identified six operational priorities to effectively implement Graduation Initiative efforts across the system. These areas were identified both through research and practice, as having significant impact on degree completion and student success.

Graduation Initiative Priorities

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Creating a new approach to academic preparation through a series of academic and student support programs

Learn How We’re Redesigning Academic Preparation

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Enhancing the quality of the student experience and the alignment of course availability with student need

Learn Our New Approaches to Enrollment Management


STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & WELL-BEING

Support for CSU Campuses in the development of wrap-around services to address students’ comprehensive care needs

Learn About Our Student Engagement & Well-Being Priorities

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Investing in the expansion of financial support structures beyond traditional financial aid to ensure economic status does not stall students’ success

Learn How We’re Going Beyond Traditional Financial Support


DATA-informed DECISION MAKING

Using data at both the system and campus level to inform the development and advancement of effective student support programs

Learn How We’re Using Data to Make Decisions

ADMINISTRATIVE BARRIERS

Modernizing administrative processes by discontinuing policies and procedures identified as impediments to student success

Learn How We’re Removing Administrative Barriers