I will be the first to admit that I am not an expert on student retention and success. I do not have the answers nor do I even know the right questions to ask. What I do know is this: for every 100 first-time students enrolled this semester, only 60 will be with us a year from now. While we are at the statewide average with respect to fall-to-fall persistence, I would argue that this “average” is unacceptable. Furthermore, I do not think that CSM should settle on being average for this, or any other measure. more>>
Accreditation Team Visits October 22-25
College staff is putting the final details in place in anticipation of the accreditation site visit that will take place on
October 22-25. more >> |
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President’s Lecture Series Welcomes Caille Millner
On Tuesday, October 30, at 11:10 am, the President’s Lecture Series: Diverse Voices in Writing will present author Caille Millner. more >> |
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“Shooter on Campus” Presentation
Thanks to the work of Chief of Security John Wells and Dean of Administrative Services Virgil Stanford, the college will offer a “Shooter on Campus” presentation conducted by the San Mateo Police Department for all interested faculty, staff and administrators. more >> |
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College Hosts Statewide Basic Skills Initiative Workshop
On September 28, from 9am-3pm, CSM will host the statewide Academic Senate’s regional training workshop to assist California Community College in implementing the Basic Skills Initiative. more >> |
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Spirit of CSM Award Announced
This fall, the college will launch the Spirit of CSM, an award that recognizes individuals or groups that are outstanding in exemplifying the values of CSM. more >> |
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Kudos
CSM student receives $1,000 scholarship, Football Coach Larry Owens reaches milestone victory and Astronomy Program’s Project Star Gaze is soaring with popularity. more >> |
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Faculty Services Awards Announced
Fourteen faculty members and one administrator will be honored on October 2 at CSM’s annual Ice Cream Social/Faculty Service Awards Ceremony. more >> |
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The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning @ CSM
The opening of our new Center for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Building 12, Room 170 gives the college a dedicated space to encourage and support scholarly and invigorating approaches to our profession. more >> |
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Introducing CSM’s New Fulltime Faculty
The college welcomes seven new faculty members this fall. more >> |
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Calendar of Events
CSM is offering a variety of educational and entertaining events this fall, all captured in a calendar listing. more >> |
