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Campus Priorities and Initiatives

The priorities for San José State University are nearly as diverse as our own student population. They incorporate a variety of areas, including global education, diversity and inclusiveness, students’ basic needs, health and wellness, sustainability and the environment, and other important topics. While we touch on just a few key themes here, new sections will be rotated in frequently.

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Freedom of Expression

The California State University system believes that freedom of expression is a cornerstone of a diverse democracy and essential to the educational process. The systemwide Time, Place, and Manner policy and SJSU-specific addedum aim to ensure that all members of our campus community are able to fully exercise their constitutional rights to free expression and peaceful assembly safely.

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Artificial Intelligence

San José State University is located at the academic and geographic center of a technological revolution in the convergence and advancement of research and teaching in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics at an unprecedented pace. As the world accelerates adaptation to the AI revolution, SJSU will advance its leadership in the development, application, and assessment of these, and preparation of students for future technologies. 

California State Capitol building.

Community and Government Relations

The Community and Government Relations (CGR) Team serves San José State University by creating and strengthening strategic relationships and partnerships with local, state, and federal elected officials and agencies.

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Task Force on Community Safety and Policing

SJSU’s Task Force on Community Safety and Policing was created as part of SJSU’s commitment to examine and begin to address systemic racism.

Participants sitting in a room together taking a survery during the summit.

Values Summit

Based on feedback from our community, the Summit agenda included several opportunities for engagement with specific feedback loops and interactive activity.