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THE CAMPAIGN FOR
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
Let’s build a future together with a $200 million campaign
At California State University San Marcos, student success doesn't happen by chance — it happens by design.
Our Blueprint for the Future is an intentional roadmap to make higher education accessible, affordable, and adaptable for all.
This focus fuels our commitment to social mobility and uplifting our entire region. It sparks innovative partnerships with our community to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce. It also inspires us to support students at every step of their educational journey, from elementary school to college and into meaningful careers.
Blueprint for the Future is our bold commitment to reimagining what’s possible in higher education. This campaign is more than a call to give — it’s a call to transform lives, uplift families, and power the future of our region.
Ellen J. Neufeldt, Ed.D
President
President
$136M
Campaign progress toward our $200M goal
as of September 2025
Building the Framework
Founded in 1989, Cal State San Marcos is young by university standards — and that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re nimble, adaptive and unafraid to think differently about what higher education can and should be.
Today, CSUSM is one of the fastest-growing universities in the CSU system, earning national recognition for social mobility, research and student success.
Blueprint for the Future represents our path ahead, guided by three core pillars.
Innovate Inspiring bold ideas through research, innovation and transformative learning — creating
solutions that drive socioeconomic mobility
Accelerate Advancing student success by expanding access, opportunity and outcomes — creating
a ripple effect for generations to come
Cultivate Fostering connection and belonging through deep community engagement — building pathways
from education into careers
Innovate
With 8 out of 10 of our graduates staying in the region, CSUSM students are essential to our local economy, filling critical roles in health care, education, business, and public service.
Our close collaboration with local business leaders, industry partners, and donors like you allow us to roll up our sleeves and develop solutions together.
Campaign Giving Opportunities
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Faculty Excellence
Champion faculty excellence and research through endowed chairs and professorships -
New Degree Programs
Fuel job creation and strengthen our regional economy by investing in new degree programs and accelerated degrees -
Integrated Science & Engineering Building
Complete CSUSM’s new IS&E building, increasing enrollment capacity from 500 to nearly 2,000 students and preparing students for high-demand careers in STEM -
Experiential Learning
Expand hands-on learning opportunities through internships, research and industry partnerships that prepare students to thrive in the workforce from day one -
Innovation Hub and Infinity Lab
Invest in CSUSM’s Innovation Hub and Infinity Lab where students, faculty, and local businesses collaborate on real-world projects
Accelerate
CSUSM is nationally recognized as a leader in social mobility, as a university where higher education isn't just accessible, but truly life changing.
From scholarships to reduce financial strain to support services that meet students where they are, our approach is designed to ensure every learner has the tools and opportunity to thrive.
Campaign Giving Opportunities
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National Center for Social Mobility
Invest in a new National Center for Social Mobility, serving as a hub for research, policy and evidence-based practices -
Scholarships
Close the $9.5 million scholarship gap for first-generation, low-income and military-affiliated students, as well as student-athletes -
Summer Bridge
Support Summer Bridge programming to ease the transition into college for first-generation college students through academic preparation, mentorship and a sense of belonging -
Career Center
Expand the reach of the Career Center by funding career readiness programming and employer engagement aligned with the needs of each discipline -
Basic Needs
Meet students’ basic needs by investing in vital services like housing, food access, health care, mental health support and childcare -
Student Experience
Elevate the student experience through enhanced orientation, leadership and recreation programming, and themed living-learning communities -
Military-Affiliated Students
Support programs for military-affiliated students, who make up 1 in 10 of our students, including job placement services for active-duty spouses
Cultivate
CSUSM was built in partnership with our community — and we continue to grow together.
As a Carnegie Foundation-designated community-engaged university, we are committed to building alongside the communities we serve.
From our strong ties to military families, tribal nations, and city government to our commitment to the arts, wellness, and regional development, we cultivate lasting relationships that strengthen both our campus and community.
Through philanthropy, we support programs that honor identity, celebrate culture, and create a strong sense of belonging.
Campaign Giving Opportunities
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The Arts
Advance the arts by investing in programs, exhibitions and performances that build cultural vibrancy on campus and in our community -
Regional Expansion
Strengthen CSUSM’s presence in Temecula and Chula Vista by supporting expansion projects to meet the growing needs of our region -
Military Liaison
Deepen connections with regional military installations by investing in a dedicated military liaison position -
Tribal Engagement
Invest in tribal engagement initiatives to promote Indigenous knowledge and expand access to higher education -
Palliative Care
Expand the impact of the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care -
Athletics
Build a stronger campus through athletics by investing in facility enhancements to elevate the student-athlete and fan experience -
Special Collections
Preserve the region's rich history by supporting the library special collections program
Our Team is Ready to Connect
Jocelyn Wyndham ’04 , MBA ’16
Associate Vice President for Philanthropy