Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

California State University, Stanislaus provides a nationally ranked, inclusive student-centered experience fostering academic excellence, social mobility, and leadership.

Vision

Stanislaus State inspires students to flourish as engaged leaders who make meaningful contributions throughout Central Valley communities and beyond.

Core Commitments

Personalized Student Experience

We integrate the classroom and broad co-curricular portfolio to support stellar academic achievement through active learning, professional and personal growth and potential for regional and global leadership.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We honor and integrate diverse cultural assets, identities, experiences and agency with care and compassion to foster access, belonging and educational excellence.

Academic & Experiential Excellence

We advance high-quality teaching, scholarship and creative activity grounded in intellectual growth and expression, best practices and continuous improvement.

Community and Industry Engagement

We seek partnership with community, industry and government to share challenges and create solutions, thereby strengthening communities and expanding opportunity and prosperity.

Shared Responsibility & Stewardship

We are committed to collaboration and reciprocal learning to catalyze a dynamic, accountable and mission/vision-driven University.

See the University Strategic Plan