We Are SDSU
Goal 1: Foster an inter-connected and equitable SDSU experience through implementing resource generation and allocation, communication and information-sharing, and systems of transportation.
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Streamline Campus Communications: Identify opportunities to streamline internal communication channels, create and implement a campus-wide framework to reduce fatigue and promote the use of diversified outreach channels. Include consideration of e-newsletters, outreach text messaging and alumni communications with cohesive guidance driving all campus email communications and outreach text messages. Ensure that large-scale, campus-wide messages maintain alignment with institutional priorities and voice. Provide ongoing support, training and feedback opportunities to facilitate adoption, address capacity concerns, and ensure continuous improvement of the communications process. |
Krista Nielsen |
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Coordination of Campus Communications: Establish a designated communications leads model, where each college/unit routes internal communications through a central point of contact for review, coordination, and consistency. |
Jillian Anderson |
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AI for Communications: Explore the use of AI algorithms to personalize campus communications and leverage data analytics to understand needs. |
Krista Nielsen |
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Real-Time Data for Decision-making: Create centralized dashboards to provide internal campus community members real-time updates on university data, policies, performance, decisions and other metrics. |
Jeanne Stronach |
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Campus Shared Governance and Consultation: Develop institution-wide standards for both communication and consultation. Standards should identify which decisions require consultation; the faculty, staff, students, locations, and other groups that should be engaged; appropriate methods and timelines; and how decision-makers will communicate what was heard, what changed, and the rationale for the final decision. |
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Centralized information portal: Create a centrally-located unified portal where faculty and staff can locate timely news and university activities, relevant policies, Senate meeting information and minutes, and announcements. |
Jillian Anderson |
Goal 2: Expand SDSU’s academic infrastructure and partnerships to meet the needs of broadly diverse learners in our region, across the nation, and the world, including reinforcing our commitment to universal access by enhancing all university efforts to ensure they are accessible, inclusive and designed to meet the needs of our campus community.
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Strategic Planning and Support for Imperial Valley, Mission Valley, and Additional Locations: Develop an integrated strategic plan for SDSU's campus locations outside the Mesa, leveraging each of their specific regional strengths, community partners, and opportunities. Embrace "One SDSU" to ensure each campus location is fully interconnected while maintaining a unique focus and impact. |
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Universal Design for Learning: Amplify promotion of the adoption of universal design for learning principles across all courses, ensuring instructional materials and teaching methods are accessible from the outset. |
Sam Kobari |
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Accessibility Compliance: Implement and maintain accessibility standards across all digital and print communications, ensuring compliance with accessibility-related policies and guidelines |
Leomarc Pastor |
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Improve Accessibility: Evaluate, assess and make recommendations on accessibility and infrastructure projects, including developing a process for receiving and reviewing proposals for accessibility and infrastructure needs, developing an assessment model for recommending and prioritizing accessibility and infrastructure needs, and ensuring clear messaging to the campus. |
Christy Samarkos |