The Case for Change

In recent years, the CSU has increasingly faced challengese that threaten its long-term sustainability.
	Financial challenges exacerbated by state budget cuts and unfunded mandates	Inability to rely on principal revenue sources (General Fund and tuition)	Workforce challenges such as recruitment and retention
Currently decentralized operations do not position the CSU to leverage its collective size to address these challenges.
	University-driven culture that prevents achieving economies of scale	Disparate technologies and customized software instances	Lack of embrace of systemwide approach for common efforts
Recent momentum demonstrates that now is the time for the CSU to meaningfully unite in shaping its future.
	CHRS and CSUBuy: provides technological footing for workflow collaboration	Workforce benefits (e.g., career mobility, retention) offered by collaborative models	Recognition of focus on collaboration as enabler of CSU’s sustainable future