A shared commitment to equitable student success, expanded opportunity, and lasting impact across Los Angeles and beyond.
What the Plan Aims to Achieve
Learning with Impact
100% of undergraduate and graduate students complete at least one mentored, career-relevant, high-impact learning experience.
More Ways to Earn a Degree
10+ new or redesigned pathways, with 1,000+ new students enrolled within three to five years.
Clear Paths to Success
100% of programs have clearly mapped pathways published online.
Academic Priority Areas
Priorities
Provide all students with mentored, degree-embedded opportunities for career exploration, purpose development, and community engagement.
Deepen and expand regional partnerships.
Invest in culturally responsive learning that uplifts and reflects our students’ identities and lived experiences.
Align with CSU systemwide and campus initiatives to close equity gaps.
Metrics
- 100% of undergraduate and graduate students complete at least one mentored, career-relevant, high-impact learning experience.
- 100% of colleges build deep and sustained partnerships with LA-based employer or community partners.
- 90%+ of graduating students report increased agency and readiness to make meaningful impact in communities, careers, or advanced study.
Priorities
Launch degree pathways that respond to evolving student demand.
Strengthen credit mobility for transfer and returning students.
Develop a robust credit for prior learning infrastructure.
Expand partnerships, pathways, and programs that support adult learners, justice-impacted communities, veterans, and mid-career professionals.
Metrics
- 10+ new or redesigned pathways launched.
- 25% of new mid-career learners earn Credit for Prior Learning.
- State and/or national recognition for serving adult learners, justice-impacted communities, and veterans.
Priorities
Streamline and integrate curricular, administrative, and support systems.
Strengthen pro-active advising, enhanced tutoring support, information and technology literacy, and early interventions.
Increase support for faculty-led research, scholarship, and creative activity.
Sustain balanced and manageable workloads and grow professional development for faculty and staff.
Metrics
- Retention rates increase 3%+ each year for Fall 2026-2028 cohorts.
- Student, faculty, and staff surveys indicate 90%+ satisfaction.
- Scheduling, advising, and budgeting systems are integrated to support data informed decision making.