The CSU Student Success Network

ICYMI: "Advancing Equitable Student Success through Changes in Campus Policy, the Use of Student Data, and Course Redesign." Read the first installment in a series of briefs exploring campus outcomes from participation in the Network's Middle Leadership Academy (Academy), authored by Thad Nodine. This initial brief focuses on California State University, Chico, highlighting the impactful efforts of its teams to implement changes aimed at enhancing equitable student success outcomes. Through insights and strategies developed during Academy sessions, participants have leveraged their experiences to align the campus's Advancing Equity Project (AEP) initiatives with broader campus goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcUJCfXp

Announcing the 2024-25 Academy Team Projects! 12 teams from across The California State University will use the Academy's problem-based learning model to tackle strategies aimed at improving equitable student success to achieve meaningful change on their campus. Learn about this year's projects here: https://lnkd.in/gUbhcSiK

NEW BRIEF: Advancing Equitable Student Success through Changes in Campus Policy, the Use of Student Data, and Course Redesign This is the first installment in a series of briefs exploring campus outcomes from participation in the Network's Middle Leadership Academy (Academy), authored by Thad Nodine. This initial brief focuses on California State University, Chico, highlighting the impactful efforts of its teams to implement changes aimed at enhancing equitable student success outcomes. Through insights and strategies developed during Academy sessions, participants have leveraged their experiences to align the campus's Advancing Equity Project (AEP) initiatives with broader campus goals, such as those outlined in the university's Graduation Initiative (GI) 2025. Led by Kaitlyn Baumgartner Lee, Ed.D., and Kate McCarthy, Ph.D., the AEP showcases collaborative, sustainable approaches informed by Academy participation, driving equitable student success and closing equity gaps in academic performance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcUJCfXp

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In March 2024, the Network hosted its first LGBTQIA2S+ Student Success Symposium in Sacramento, CA. Building on conversations from the symposium and a shared commitment to continue learning how to better support equitable LGBTQIA2S+ student success in the CSU, the Network launched new Communities of Practice (ComPs) in September 2024. These ComPs provide a space to continue learning with a focus on improving basic needs, advocating for gender centers, and creating gender-affirming campuses for LGBTQIA2S+ students across the CSU. Learn more about how the ComPs came to be with director Larissa Mercado-Lopez, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/geiKNEiq

In the 2023-24 academic year, the Network renewed its commitment to improving equity and inclusivity across California State University campuses. With a combination of virtual and in-person activities, we facilitated meaningful dialogue and action, focusing on critical issues such as LGBTQIA2S+ student success, the historical impacts of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, and systemic barriers to equity. Thanks to robust participation and feedback from CSU students, staff, faculty, and administrators, the Network not only continued to build on its established foundations of support and collaboration but also responded to pressing challenges within California's higher education systems. Read our 2023-24 annual report here: https://lnkd.in/gZYCM4bi

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Middle Leadership Academy (AMLA) and the search for its first Director. A collaboration between the CSU Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program (CSU ASAP) and the Network, the AMLA is now accepting applications for the position of AMLA Director from CSU classified staff, exempt APC union members, MPPs, and faculty. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g7VTF_PX

Middle Leadership Academy Impacts! Explore how California State University, Chico's 2018-19 cohort championed equity and inclusion in their strategic planning. In this recent interview, Academy director Ellie Clifford Ertle recalls their efforts to embed meaningful structural changes within the campus's academic plan, including the use of an equity gaps dashboard. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gprEMCfQ #EquityInEducation #StrategicPlanning

We are excited to announce an opportunity to lead the inaugural Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Middle Leadership Academy (AMLA). The AMLA is a joint venture between the CSU Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program (CSU ASAP) and the Network. Based off of the Network’s yearlong Middle Leadership Academy and tailored to support CSU ASAP grantees, the AMLA brings together campus-based teams of CSU students, student affairs staff, researchers, and faculty in a collaborative and supportive environment to work on common issues related to AANHPI student learning, engagement, progression and completion. The AMLA will be grounded in a problem-based learning model that motivates participants to “lead from the middle” as they explore and apply strategies to develop and implement on their campuses, with a focus on closing opportunity and outcomes gaps for AANHPI students. Those who are currently employed in the CSU as classified staff who are exempt APC union members, MPPs, or faculty are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply for Director of the AMLA is Sunday, October 27 at 11:59 pm. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g7VTF_PX

This fourth installment of the ‘Rising Costs in California’ blog series explores actionable steps that CSU staff and faculty can implement to better support students from low-income backgrounds in their educational journey. Building on previous discussions about the hurdles these students face, the value of a CSU degree, and comprehensive support systems, this piece dives deep into the practical interventions that can make a real difference. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gkZMWneK