activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 2
- Enhance campus wellness through healthy food access Nutritious Food Access & Education ProgramOperates Shake Smart on campus to increase access to healthy eating options for the campus community.
- Manage secure user authentication systems Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportImplements and manages a secure password policy requiring 15–32 character passwords, extending validity to one year and sending email reminders 30 days before expiration to reduce update burden while maintaining security.
capacity building · 3
- Maintain transparent organizational governance Public Financial Disclosure & Audit ComplianceMakes corporate documents, financial reports, and tax returns publicly available online to ensure transparency.
- Operate auxiliary support services for CSUSM University Auxiliary & Fiscal Agent ServicesFunctions as a self-supporting auxiliary organization and 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides services and support to California State University San Marcos, advancing its mission by delivering instructional and supplemental services not typically funded by the state.
- Support sponsored research projects Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts Virtual Open Forums to provide information and support for sponsored projects at CSUSM.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Enhancing student and research experience through innovation innovative_initiatives_for_student_successThe university advances the student, research, and campus experience by implementing innovative initiatives that create transformative impacts and foster inclusivity and collaboration.
- Multi-factor authentication for enhanced security multi_factor_authenticationThe university enhances account security by implementing multi-factor authentication using DUO, combining knowledge (password) and possession (phone or key fob) factors to protect user access.
- Operational transparency for accountability operational_transparencyBy adopting a policy of operational transparency, the university supports accountability and builds public trust through open sharing of processes and decisions.
- Password security policy to prevent unauthorized access password_security_policyThe university enforces a password security policy that prohibits easily guessable passwords, simple patterns, and personal information to reduce vulnerability to breaches.
- Self-supporting auxiliary model to reduce state funding dependence self-supporting_auxiliary_modelThe university operates as a self-supporting auxiliary organization, enabling financial independence from state funding while supporting educational and campus life functions through internal revenue generation.
- Shared governance with diverse stakeholders shared_governanceThe university governs through a board that includes university administration, faculty, alumni, students, and community members, ensuring decision-making reflects diverse stakeholder input and strengthens institutional responsiveness.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Center for Children and Families
Provides services and support for children and families connected to the university community
Commercial Services
Provides catering, print and delivery, vending, and other commercial services to the campus
Dining Services
Operates campus dining facilities including Shake Smart and future Kwilla Dining, offering meals and nutrition services to students and campus community
Housing
Provides on-campus housing services for students at CSUSM
Housing Services
Offers housing options and support for students attending CSUSM.
Office of Sponsored Projects
Supports faculty and researchers in managing grants and sponsored projects
Summer Conference
Hosts summer conferences and events on campus
University Bookstore
Sells textbooks, academic supplies, and Cougar Gear to students and campus community
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Associated Students Inc., CSUSM Partner — Provides student representation on the CSUSM Corporation Board of Directors.
- CSU Network — Member of the CSU system's auxiliary organizations, operating within the CSU auxiliary framework.
- California State University Government — Recognized auxiliary organization of the California State University system.
- California State University San Marcos Partner — Auxiliary organization providing support to the university
- DUO Partner — Uses DUO multi-factor authentication to secure user accounts.