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Update to Topic 8 (Diversity) Posted

April 18, 2017

A report on Topic 8 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative, posed in Fall 2016 on the topic of diversity, is now available here. T

Topic 8 Results on Diversity Now Available

December 5, 2016

The results to Topic 8 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative is now available here.

Topic 7 Update: Dining Experience

December 1, 2016

In spring 2016, Help Make CSUN Shine Bright turned its focus on campus dining and the CSUN community responded in its typically generous fashion. A report summarizing the feedback was summarized here last spring and we are now pleased to provide this update to the topic, available here.

Again, thanks to all of you who contributed to this topic and continue to make this initiative a success. Read more

Help Make CSUN Shine Bright Topic 8: Diversity

September 14, 2016

President Harrison has just announced the Fall 2016 topic for the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative: Diversity. To read her email announcing the topic, click here or visit the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright website for more information and to submit a response. The survey will be available through October 7, 2016. (NOTE: The webform for this topic has been re-opened through November 4, 2016.)

Topic 7 Results: Dining Experience

May 9, 2016

The results to Topic 7 of Help Make CSUN Shine Bright is now available here. The report summarizes the feedback received, as well as actions already underway to address some of the comments submitted.

We are grateful that so many in the CSUN community continue to take the time to share insights and suggestions.

Topic 6 Update: Parking

April 6, 2016

An update is now available on CSUN’s efforts to address issues raised by the campus community in response to the fall 2015 semester question on parking.

Help Make CSUN Shine Bright Topic 7: Dining Experience

February 23, 2016

Topic 7 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative has posted, focusing on campus dining. (NOTE: This survey is now closed.)

Topic 6 Results: Parking

December 8, 2015

The results to Topic 6 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative is now available here. Below is President Dianne F. Harrison's email to the campus community sharing the report.

Help Make CSUN Shine Bright Topic 6: Parking

October 8, 2015

In an email to the campus community, President Harrison invited comments and feedback for a new topic of the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative: Parking.

CSUN to be Smoke-Free Beginning Fall 2015

March 18, 2015

In a message to the CSUN community, President Harrison announced plans for the university to become smoke-free and tobacco-free beginning Fall 2015. Click here for the full message.

Topic 3 Update: CSUN to be Smoke-Free Beginning Fall 2015

March 18, 2015

Following feedback received from the campus community in Fall 2013 on becoming a smoke-free campus, and the subsequent appointment of the Task Force on Becoming a Smoke-Free Campus in 2013-14 which was asked to study your input and explore the issue, President Dianne Harrison announced that CSUN would become smoke-free and tobacco-free beginning Fall 2015. Click here for the full announcement.

Topic 5 Update: Student Success

March 12, 2015

The results for Topic 5 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Bright initiative, on the issue of student success, is now available here. Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed comments.

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Topic 5: Student Success

September 30, 2014

Of CSUN’s planning priorities, none is more critical than our unrelenting focus on student success. Student success encompasses not only academic excellence, but also student engagement in university life, retention, and persistence to graduation. To assist students in achieving success, the university strives to provide pertinent classes and to deliver an array of support programs and services. Read more

Topic 5: Student Success - Original Topic Page

September 30, 2014

Original Topic 5 webpage (now closed to comments) Read more

Topic 4 Results: Sustainability

May 7, 2014

A message to the campus community from President Harrison has just been released announcing that the summary of responses to Topic 4: Sustainability is now available. Read the full summary report. Read more

Topic 2 Update: CSUN Pride, Spirit, and Reputation

May 7, 2014

In spring 2013, the campus community responded to the question: “Using ‘CSUN Shine’ as a springboard, what can we do to grow pride and school spirit and further enhance the university’s reputation?” Read more

Topic 4: Sustainability

February 13, 2014

As noted in a message to the campus community from President Dianne F. Harrison introducing topic 4 for the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative, this semester, we turn our attention to sustainability. Read more

Topic 3 Update: Becoming a Smoke-Free Campus

February 7, 2014

Last November, we reported on the feedback results of Topic 3 of the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative on whether CSUN should be a smoke-free campus. We are pleased to share this further update on this issue. Read more

Topic 1 Update: Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic Initiative

February 7, 2014

The debut topic of the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative last year focused on pedestrian and vehicular traffic on campus and the projects and actions undertaken as a result of the feedback and comments submitted. We are now pleased to share the following new updates on the continued work in response to this topic. Read more

Topic 3 Results: Should CSUN be a Smoke-Free Campus

November 22, 2013

In October 2013, as part of the “Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter” initiative, the university introduced a new topic for consideration by the campus community. A summary report of the responses is now available for download. Read more

Topic 3: Should CSUN be a Smoke-Free Campus

October 1, 2013

On October 1, 2013, President Harrison sent an email to the campus community inviting suggestions and solutions to the Fall 2013 Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter question, asking whether CSUN should become a smoke-free campus. Visit the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter to participate in the topic. Read more

Topic 2 Results: Enhancing CSUN Pride, Spirit, and Reputation

May 1, 2013

Several weeks ago, a new topic on this forum was introduced. True to form, the CSUN community provided thoughtful and thought provoking input. An overview of the responses, organized into general areas, with some information on related university projects is included in the report, Enhancing CSUN Pride Spirit, and Reputation. Read more

Topic 2: CSUN Pride, Spirit, and Reputation

March 11, 2013

Following the success of the first topic question (see below), we are now pleased to invite your response to a new topic. Read more

Topic 1 Results: The Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic Initiative

March 7, 2013

Thank you to the CSUN community for the roughly 200 responses to the first topic of the Help Make CSUN Shine Brighter initiative! We are now pleased to share two documents outlining the actions the university has taken in response to the many constructive comments received. Read more

Update (December 2012)

December 21, 2012

The response to our first topic surpassed even our high expectations! Thank you to the CSUN community for your thoughtful input on improving pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow on and around campus. Read more

We're Listening!

December 7, 2012

This is an invitation to innovate, so all constructive and positive solution-based responses are encouraged and welcome! Please consider criteria such as quality, effectiveness, cost efficiency, user-friendliness, and sustainability when offering solutions to make CSUN shine brighter. All submissions will be read and considered. Read more

Our First Topic

December 3, 2012

And now on to the first topic.... CSUN’s physical master plan promotes the development of a safer, pedestrian-oriented campus core, with access to convenient mass transit options, improved traffic, and easily accessible parking facilities. Read more

About Help Make CSUN Shine Bright!

November 16, 2012

We all share a desire to see CSUN be the best it can be. With this in mind, CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison has extended an invitation to Help Make CSUN Shine Bright. Read more

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