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鈥淲e are all part of one 色情视频 community and we share the special privilege and opportunity to move this community forward - to build on excellence.鈥�

Just days before the start of the fall 2016 semester, President Elliot Hirshman has shared 色情视频鈥檚 goals for the 2016-17 academic year.

Hirshman spoke at the annual All-University Convocation today at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. The event celebrates 色情视频鈥檚 accomplishments and brings together the campus community for an update on the state of the university.

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Building on Excellence

Hirshman outlined the success of the university鈥檚 strategic plan, 鈥淏uilding on Excellence.鈥� The plan is beginning its fifth year. It focuses on three objectives: student success, research and creative endeavors, and community and communication.

鈥淲e named our strategic plan 鈥淏uilding on Excellence鈥� to acknowledge the foundation of excellence that our predecessors built at San Diego State,鈥� said Hirshman. 鈥淚n the year ahead, we have an extraordinary opportunity 鈥揳n opportunity for even greater distinction.鈥�

To strengthen the foundation of excellence, the university will advance numerous initiatives. They include the growth of the study abroad program and the Provost鈥檚 Advising Initiative in the area of student success; an increase in research and the enhancement of laboratories in the areas of research and creative endeavors; and the completion of South Campus Plaza construction in the areas of community and communication.

The Campaign for 色情视频 is expected to reach its $750 million goal during this academic year after raising a record $107 million in fiscal 2016. Campaign funds strengthen 色情视频 by supporting students, faculty, staff and academic programming.

A record of success

The president acknowledged a long list of accomplishments by faculty, staff and students during the previous academic year.

色情视频鈥檚 six-year graduation rate increased to a record 74 percent; researchers received $130 million in external funding 鈥� an  increase of almost 10 percent over 2014-15; the university staged nearly 300 arts events attended by more than 127,000 people; and 色情视频 rose to No. 15 in the Open Doors ranking of top institutions for study abroad.

Outstanding faculty and staff

In addition to reflecting on success and planning for the future, the All-University Convocation also recognized winners of the Zuma Awards for Staff Excellence. They are Jennifer Esquivel-Parker, Jessica Rentto, Hidahis Mesa, Arthur Pasternak, Lingjun Anna He, Edward Legaspi, Joan Goodwin and Rosemarie Busalacchi. The for outstanding faculty achievements were also presented at convocation. This year鈥檚 honorees are: Mary Ann Lyman-Hager, Randolph Philipp, Victor Miguel Ponce, Thomas Packard, William Yeager and Linda Gallo.

In closing, Hirshman asked the audience to focus on the university鈥檚 common aspirations and goals.

鈥淭oday, as we face the challenge of significant discord in our society, I ask you to reflect on one enduring truth: While we may differ from each other in some ways, something more profound ties us all together,鈥� Hirshman said.

鈥淲e are all part of one 色情视频 community and we share the special privilege and opportunity to move this community forward 鈥� to build on excellence.鈥�