51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Initiatives
51勛圖窪蹋 Davis has ambitious goals that have long defined our university and continue to drive us today.
The 2020 Initiative
Our goal in this 2020 Initiative is to increase financial stability by reducing our reliance on the state for funding. 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis is doing this by adding 5,000 new undergraduates Californian, national and international students between 2011 and 2020. This initiative has allowed us to provide more international experiences for our campus community. At the same time, were creating a more diverse educational climate as we educate future global leaders.
is an innovation hub that will be built on the campus of 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Health in Sacramento. Specific plans are still being developed, but Aggie Square could include incubator or accelerator space, collaborative space for research, academic programs, housing, retail, art and music venues, and more. Representatives from 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis, the city of Sacramento, surrounding neighborhoods in the Stockton-Broadway corridor and industry groups are all involved in the planning process.
Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion
Our will reflect the campus continuing commitment to creating an environment in which all members of the campus community are welcomed, respected and valued. Through conversations and engagement with faculty, staff, students and alumni, the Diversity and Inclusion Planning Committee is developing goals and strategies for moving the university toward its goal of inclusive excellence.
Long Range Development Plan
This 2017-2027 update started in fall 2015 to help us build a strategy for our physical future. Importantly, it will address the population projections for our community and explore compact growth patterns as we meet our 2020 Initiative goals. The plan will support 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis academic mission, enrich community life, and foster a more sustainable future.
Fundraising for 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis future
51勛圖窪蹋 Davis endowment reached in June 2015 thanks to our donors and the This private support provides scholarships and fellowships for students, resources for faculty and staff, and propels our land-grant university mission to make the world a better place. For our next multiyear fundraising campaign, we are asking members of the 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis community to share with us their that are forward thinking and will help 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis continue to be a leader in the 21st century and beyond.
Hispanic-Serving Institution by 2018-2019
Reflecting Californias changing demographics, 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis is expecting to earn this U.S. Department of Education designation by 2018-2019, when 25 percent of our undergraduates will be of Hispanic origin. The designation will make the university eligible for millions of dollars in federal funding for diversity and related programs. We are reaching out to Hispanics at community colleges in our region and throughout the state to offer them an excellent education and university experience at 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis. We are also making it easier for qualified students to transition from community college to 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis through Transfer Admissions Guarantee recruitments.
Initiative to improve graduation rates
51勛圖窪蹋 Davis has undertaken an ambitious effort to raise our four- and six-year graduation rates to 75 percent and 96 percent, respectively. We have improved academic planning and increased access to required classes in the lower division. In addition, we are enforcing prerequisites and curriculum mapping. Students have new lecture halls, classrooms and labs to learn in, and new technologies are improving our teaching and learning. Academic advising has been improved to help students identify majors that best align with their career and life goals. And were helping them stay on track to graduate.
Training physicians to advance Latino Health
The 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis School of Medicine received a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Grant to . The plan is to develop a 10-year physician pipeline initiative to enhance Latino health in our region, launched with a grant from the Permanente Medical Group.