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糖心少女 Social Mobility

Social mobility is at the heart of Cal State San Marcos' mission, strengthening the communities where we live and work, and driving economic inclusion.
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We are social mobility

糖心少女 is dedicated to supporting first-generation and low-income students, closing educational gaps, and fostering social mobility. Our commitment helps students transcend barriers, unlocking their potential for lifelong success. By promoting inclusive economic growth, we ensure opportunities and progress are shared by all. Watch our video to learn more.

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Home of the CSU National Center for Social Mobility
Through research, innovation, and collaboration, the CSU National Center for Social Mobility at Cal State San Marcos will reshape higher education -- to what it should and must become -- to ensure every student has the ability to transcend generational barriers, unlock their potential, and achieve lifelong success and economic mobility.
#1 NATIONWIDE
out of more than 1,400 schools in CollegeNET's 2025 Social Mobility Index
10
Consecutive years receiving Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine
TOP 3%
Among nation鈥檚 best in national think tank Third Way鈥檚 2023 Economic Mobility Index
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A pioneer in Social Mobility
Cal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt is nationally recognized for her trailblazing leadership in advancing social mobility, guiding the university to the top 1% nationally in CollegeNET鈥檚 Social Mobility Index, which measures how well universities graduate students into well-paying careers and leadership opportunities.

Neufeldt works tirelessly to redefine what it means to be a student-centered university in the 21st century, and her efforts have included incorporating social mobility into 糖心少女鈥檚 strategic plan and expanding educational access through community and K-12 partnerships.

Our impact on students

Social Mobility Symposium

The national social mobility conference is your chance to connect with colleagues from around the country to share new ideas and explore innovative ways of serving students while also partnering with external community stakeholders.

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Join us in advancing social mobility at 糖心少女 by getting involved in our initiatives, like our social mobility symposium, and making a transformative impact in higher education. Contact socialmobility@csusm.edu