Program Overview

Introduction to CSUN Engage

CSUN Engage is a high-level, immersive, and behind-the-scenes culture initiative that invests in faculty and staff, offering opportunities for the community to better understand how the university operates and how people and work are deeply interconnected.

Objectives

The objectives of CSUN Engage are to:

• Foster and strengthen relationships across the CSUN community to promote collaboration and innovation
• Gain a broad perspective on the complexity of the academic enterprise
• Learn how divisions and their functions are interrelated
• Understand how each area contributes to advancing CSUN's values and mission

Selection Process

Cohorts will be comprised of university colleagues, including tenure-track and tenured faculty, full-time lecturers, staff, and administrators. With the support of their supervisor and Divisional Vice President, candidates will apply through an online application process. This is a voluntary program and no additional compensation will be provided to selected participants. To ensure a robust experience that includes varying viewpoints and professional experiences, every Cohort will include members from each Division within the University.

Cohort Members

Cohort members are reflective of the inclusive, dynamic, and innovative leadership needed to facilitate authentic learning for all and are passionate about serving CSUN's richly diverse campus community.

Program Details

• The program is designed to invest in faculty and staff, offering opportunities for the community to better understand how the university operates.
• The 2026 cohort applications are closed, and 2027 cohort applications will open on September 11, 2026.
• The program includes focus session dates, but specific dates are not provided.
• The program aims to promote collaboration, innovation, and understanding of the university's values and mission.