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2. San Jose State University
Mission
Committee of SJSU Faculty, Staff and Students committed to improving the achievement gap of students at
San Jose State University

3. So What?
By 2045, will be the ethnic majority of the United States (US Census)
Ethnic Majority Shift by Age-Based Milestones
7 year olds (2017)
18 year olds (2025)
25 year olds (2030), etc.
Yet, are not graduating from college with the same success rates as
Message to students: YOU MATTER! YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS!

4. Barriers to Success College Preparation/ Academic Rigor
Lack of Institutional Knowledge
Financial Support
Family Responsibilities
Managing Personal Freedom/Accountability

5. Need More Reasons to Support?
Campus Graduation Initiatives
WASC Recommendation
NSSE Survey Results
All Support the work being done to support URM Students

6. How can you help? Join the Task Force
Got Project Ideas to support student engagement/success? Let us help
Be present outside the classroom, attend events