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The national Social Mobility Symposium, hosted by California State University San Marcos, will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in beautiful San Diego County.
Featured Speakers
The symposium will feature California State University Trustee Wenda Fong and Chancellor
Mildred García, alongside an inspiring lineup of students, alumni, faculty, university
Presidents, and leading experts in social mobility.
“The speakers were dynamic and extremely motivating. Often you have a few speakers who really shine at these kinds of events. With the Social Mobility Symposium nearly every speaker was top quality. I was moved by their stories and motivated by their calls to action.” – Symposium Attendee 2023
“The speakers were dynamic and extremely motivating. Often you have a few speakers who really shine at these kinds of events. With the Social Mobility Symposium nearly every speaker was top quality. I was moved by their stories and motivated by their calls to action.” – Symposium Attendee 2023
In Their Words: Reflections from Symposium Attendees
Attending the [Symposium] at [CSUSM] offered me a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders focused on how higher education can be a driving force for upward social mobility. The symposium is a testament to the transformative power of higher education in changing lives and uplifting entire communities and continues to center how we can improve access and outcomes for those who are not being effectively served.
Attendee
Symposium 2023
The most impactful aspects of the symposium were the incredible insights from Dr. Vargas and the powerful panel discussions. Dr. Ardoin's research data stood out as particularly inspiring, along with the voices of the students and the wisdom shared by the president's panel.
Attendee
Symposium 2023
Sponsorship
Please consider sponsoring this event. Thank you to our current sponsors:
Catalyst Sponsors ($25K +)
The Stone Brewing Fund for Social Mobility at CSUSM
Innovation Sponsors ($10K)
Reception Sponsors ($5K)
Hotel Information
Fairfield Inn & Suites
San Diego North/San Marcos
2025 symposium rate: $158.68
(includes tax; base rate is $140)
Last day to book is Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
(Book group rate: "National Social Mobility Symposium" or call directly (760) 891-0111
& mention code "CAL" Must cancel 14 days prior to arrival for no charge)
Lakehouse Resort
On Lake San Marcos
Social Mobility Symposium 2025 Group Block: $129.95
(The discount code is: 2502PRESID)
(does not include tax or $45 resort fee)
Parking
Complimentary parking is located on Floors 5 and 6 of Parking Structure 1 (5th & 6th floors), located at 103 Campus View Dr.
Once parked, simply follow directional signage from parking structure to the University Student Union Ballroom.
Social Mobility Research and Promising Practice Poster Presentations
Social mobility poster sessions are impactful projects that can highlight social mobility
research or social mobility promising/ best practices and programs.
Registration
Register
Registration is free for all attendees thanks to the generosity of sponsors,
including the Stone Brewing Fund for Social Mobility at CSUSM.