Student Affairs Strategic Plan

Creating the plan:

The 2002-2007 Student Affairs Strategic Plan (PDF) was prepared over a 4-year period by Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs Joseph W. Watson and the Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs Council.

Plan summary:

The strategic plan outlines Student Affairs's mission and goals and provides a strategic approach to accomplishing identified action plans. The plan evaluates and assumes the importance of the following trends:

• Enrollment growth
• External factors (state funding, parent involvement, and community relationships)
• Demographic changes in the student population
• Changes in student needs and expectations
• Evolving technology
• Human resources/ staff development

In response to these anticipated trends, the Student Affairs Strategic Plan sets specific goals and action plans for the organization to:

• Attract and enroll students of the highest academic capability who are representative of the diversity of the people of California.
• Facilitate the retention, academic advancement, and graduation of students.
• Strengthen the development of interpersonal, leadership, communication and personal skills that enhance academic performance, student learning, and the achievement of career aspirations.
• Provide experiences that support the preparation of students for leadership in their chosen fields in the global community.

Questions? Contact Cynthia Davalos, Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs.