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VPSA Engagements
Throughout the year, Vice President Diaz creates opportunities to connect directly with students, staff, and the broader CSUSM community. From student celebrations and campus events to conversations with staff and faculty and visits across the division, these engagements provide opportunities to listen, learn, recognize achievements, and stay connected to the people and programs that shape the student experience.
Explore some of the ways Vice President Diaz engages with the CSUSM community throughout the year.
Chats with the VPSA
An informal opportunity for student employees, interns, and student leaders from across the division to connect directly with Vice President Diaz. These conversations create space for students to ask questions, share their experiences, and talk about what matters to them, from college and career goals to leadership, personal growth, and navigating life. They also give Vice President Diaz an opportunity to hear directly from students and better understand the experiences shaping their time at CSUSM.
End-of-Year Gatherings
From awards ceremonies and graduation celebrations to recognition events, end-of-year gatherings are an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of the CSUSM community. Vice President Diaz joins students, families, faculty, and staff at these events to recognize student achievement, honor the contributions of faculty and staff, and celebrate the people who make these moments possible.
Housing Move-In
An exciting and meaningful transition for students and their families as they begin a new chapter at CSUSM. Throughout move-in, students and their families come together with campus partners to celebrate this milestone, navigate the excitement and emotions of starting college, and begin settling into their new home on campus. Vice President Díaz is part of these moments each year, connecting with students and families, hearing their stories, and welcoming them into the CSUSM community as they take this next step in their journey.
Ice Cream Social
The Ice Cream Social brought staff and faculty across the division together for an opportunity to pause, connect, and enjoy time with colleagues outside of their day-to-day work. The gathering created space for colleagues to connect with one another and members of the Senior Leadership Team, share conversation, and build relationships across the division. Over a sweet scoop of ice cream, the event offered a simple way to celebrate the people who make up Student Affairs and strengthen the sense of community across the division.
New Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet
A welcoming and informal opportunity for new faculty and staff in the Division of Student Affairs to connect with Vice President Díaz and one another. Beyond introductions, these gatherings create space for new colleagues to share their backgrounds, learn more about the division, and begin building relationships outside their immediate teams. They reflect a commitment to creating connection and a sense of belonging from the very beginning.
Sub-Division Visits
Visits with sub-divisions across the Division of Student Affairs give Vice President Diaz an opportunity to see firsthand the work that keeps the division moving every day. These visits offer a closer look at the planning, expertise, and coordination behind the programs, services, and operations that support students. They also create space to recognize work that often happens behind the scenes and hear directly from staff about successes, challenges, and emerging needs.