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FAQs

Find answers to some common questions about the Strategic Planning for the CSU below.​

Why now?

The CSU is facing new realities and new challenges. The challenges are not unique to the CSU but given our size and scale we feel them acutely, especially as a public system facing significant budgetary constraints. While these challenges are real, they also represent an opportunity for the ​​CSU to develop transformative solutions and lead the way for the nation in delivering the future of higher education. In order to do this, we need to engage in long-term planning to proactively chart our path forward.

Who are the members of the Steering Committee?

  • Elizabeth “Betsy" Boyd, Chair, Academic Senate of the California State University
  • Jack Clarke, Chair, Board of Trustees
  • Kristin Crellin, Chair, CSU Foundation Board of Governors
  • Nathan Dietrich, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Advocacy and State Relations
  • Iese Esera, President, California State Student Association
  • Danielle García, Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff to the Chancellor, Executive Office
  • Saúl Jiménez Sandoval, President, Fresno State University
  • Julia Lopez, Trustee, Board of Trustees
  • Lynn Mahoney, President, San Francisco State University
  • Dilcie Perez, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Chief Student Affairs Officer, Academic and Student Affairs
  • John Poli, President, CSU Alumni Council
  • Greg Saks, Vice Chancellor, External Relations and Communications​

How can I contribute?

We welcome feedback on the plan and process! Review the current opportunities to engage and stay tuned for more. ​


For answers to additional questions about the Strategic Planning for the CSU, please send an email to strategicplan​@calstate.edu.​