THEVALUE OF CSU RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY • Student participation in research, scholarship, and creative activity • Positive societal impact through economic development by applying theory, discoveries, and new knowledge to practice • Inclusion of underrepresented groups in all fields • Systemwide faculty collaborations • Leadership and contribution to public decision-making and to the global knowledge-base • Engine for promoting social and economic mobility • Strengthen a culture of excellence • Create exciting career pathways to enhance faculty excellence 20 21