Transformative Education

Achieve Excellence Through Transformative Education

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1. Creatively adapt teaching strategies in new and evidence-based ways to engage learners, expand access, enhance student success and inspire current and future students.

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2. Develop and invest in innovative undergraduate, graduate and professional academic programs and continuing education opportunities with an emphasis on workforce and economic development.

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3. Maintain student success as a foundational university priority through advancement of innovative strategies and initiatives that meet the needs of all students, enhance student belonging and wellbeing and support expanded access to higher education.

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4. Increase utilization of high impact practices across the university to include experiential learning, undergraduate research, international experiences and service learning to prepare graduates to become global citizens in an ever-changing and interconnected world.

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5. Inspire future students through a university-wide commitment to student engagement and recruitment efforts that showcase SDSU鈥檚 unique opportunities, differentiating experiences and student successes.