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Black Student Success Initiative

The Fresno State Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI)

 

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Black Student Success Initiative

The Fresno State Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) is a comprehensive and multi-pronged program and university initiative aimed at addressing the needs (and concerns) of Black students by promoting the goals of The California State University’s Graduation Initiative (GI) 2025. These include: increasing retention and graduation rates, eliminating equity gaps in degree completion, and improving student success through strategic approaches that employ a holistic approach to Black student success.

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History

The inspiration behind the Fresno State Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) is the declining enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of Black students across the California State University (CSU), and namely at Fresno State.
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Newsletter

Read the Black Student Success current newsletter of the month and check out previous archives.
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Resources

Looking for resources? Explore our resource page with links and information for different areas on Fresno State's campus!