Healthy adults ages 18 - 64 years old who exercise less than two days per week are needed to participate in an exercise training study conducted at CSUSM. Participants will complete 2 sessions per week of exercise for 12 weeks, during which time you must maintain your lifestyle.  Upon completion of the study, you will be paid $250.00. Please email Dr. Todd A. Astorino, Dept. of Kinesiology, at astorino@csusm.edu for more information about the study.

We are enhancing how our civil rights office manages reports of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. While the way you submit a report will remain the same, our team now will have better tools to support you.  What This Means for You Faster response times – cases will move more quickly through the process.   Consistency across CSU – you’ll receive the same high-quality support no matter your campus.    Confidentiality and trust – reports are handled securely and with care.    Clearer communication – our office can keep you better informed about resources and next steps.    Your voice matters, and we want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the process. To learn more about reporting and resources, visit https://www.csusm.edu/title9/.

A mandatory campuswide building evacuation drill will be held on Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. The drill complies with a California State University policy that requires each campus in the system to conduct a building evacuation drill at least once annually. On Feb. 12 at 9 a.m., a message will be sent via the emergency notification system to start the evacuation drill. Multiple modalities may be utilized, including desktop alerts, digital signage, library PA, Cougar Central PA and text messages. Your building’s fire alarm also may activate. The drill is expected to last 20-30 minutes. Please evacuate the building, report to the nearest evacuation zone and wait for the “all clear” before re-entering. You can review the building evacuation zone assignments at https://www.csusm.edu/em/documents/csusmevaczones24.pdf. Contact Emergency Management at em@csusm.edu with any questions.

Did you know there are three ways to check the working status of CSUSM’s 40 elevators and five wheelchair lifts? 1. Facilities Development and Management tracks the working status of our elevators with this interactive map.  https://workrequest.csusm.edu/elevator/status.php 2. You can also sign up for email notifications that automatically alert you when our elevators are taken out of service or returned to service here. https://m.csusm.edu/default/kurogo_message_center/channels?feed=messages_channel_eac8ab41-0a30-45fd-aa4b-e1bca1ec9644 3. You can also receive automatic notifications on your phone through the CSUSM App. To sign up do the following steps: • Sign in to the CSUSM App • Go to “Maps” • Click on “Elevator Status” • Click on the “Opt In” button

The Office of Inclusive Excellence invites you to join us for an information session on resources and support for CSUSM's undocumented and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) students and employees. The session is Thursday, Dec. 12 at noon via Zoom (link to be provided upon registration). Learn about the resources and support available to undocumented, TPS and immigrant members of the CSUSM community. This session will provide information on campus and community resources, highlight available services, and discuss ways to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all. The event is open to students, staff and faculty interested in learning more about these important resources and how to support members of our campus immigrant community. Click here to register. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

As the fall semester kicks off, remember to set aside some additional time for your commute to campus. The first few weeks are always a busier period with students, staff and faculty getting back into the swing of things. Whether you are walking, driving or biking, expect a little extra hustle and bustle on the campus pathways and parking areas. Planning ahead can help ensure you arrive on time and stress-free for your classes or meetings. Avoid additional driving stress and parking fees by choosing one of the many free or highly discounted forms of sustainable transportation at CSUSM. Biking, transit, carpool and vanpool options are available here. Contact our sustainable transportation coordinator at 760-750-7029 or commuterprograms@csusm.edu for more information. Welcome back, Cougars, and have a great start to the semester!