November 2024 Network Updates

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, Ph.D. This initial brief focuses on Chico State, 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.

In 2022, the Network launched the 'Equity in Action' Grant Program to reinvest resources into the CSU system with the goal of identifying, understanding, and disrupting inequities while enhancing opportunities for students to learn, engage, progress, and graduate on time. Reports from 19 campuses have highlighted major outcomes resulting from their program. Despite challenges, students, staff, middle-level administrators, and faculty collaborated to implement evidence-based practices in an effort to drive meaningful institutional change.

The Network is excited to announce the 2024-25 Academy team projects! This year's cohort includes cross-functional teams of students, staff, faculty, and administrators from 12 CSU campuses, dedicated to strengthening equitable student learning, engagement, progression, and success. Grounded in a problem-based learning model, participants will “lead from the middle” by exploring and applying innovative strategies on their campuses.

ICYMI: New Look! Same Vision: Explore Our Updated Website

This October, the Network launched a newly redesigned website! With a fresh look and enhanced navigation, it's now easier to explore our resources and stay updated on blogs, memos and events. Visit us at csustudentsuccess.net to view our improved website.