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Outreach and Special Programs

Building Future Leaders

Outreach and Special Programs intends to collaborate with school districts and local community organizations to enhance the academic preparation and increase college awareness for our youth grades K-8.

OSP Mission Statement

Outreach and Special Programs (OSP) will dedicate its efforts on early outreach, special initiatives, underrepresented groups, and diversity.  OSP will encourage and create a college going culture through exposure, promotion, and activities by partnering with school districts and community organizations.

OSP Vision Statement

Outreach and Special Programs will promote Fresno State as a university that provides educational programs for student success, transforming students and improving the quality of life in the region and beyond.

Our Goals

  1. Outreach and Special Programs will integrate and advocate for students and families, promoting access and exposure to higher education to bolster student success. 
  2. Outreach and Special Programs will strive to promote higher education and early preparation to students and families.
  3. Through collaboration, Outreach and Special Programs will make every effort to join forces with organizations both on and off campus to increase opportunities and awareness to students and families.
  4. Outreach and Special Programs will utilize campus and community resources for students to be successful and reach their highest potential from early interest to full matriculation to the university.
  5. Outreach and Special Programs will partner with schools and the community to assist students in their application process and follow up with students to ensure all necessary steps are taken to foster student success.
  6. Outreach and Special Programs will create special initiatives and collaborate with federal and state programs to create extraordinary efforts to reach out to underrepresented students.

Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (DOSAEM)

Outreach and Special Programs: A department within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.