President David Carlisle’ s State of the University Address August 28, 2019
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
A f te r a w a r m welc o m e a n d introduction by Board of Trustee Chair Art Ochoa, Dr. David Carlisle delivered a hopeful message encouraging the University family to appreciate the progress made while keeping an eye on the uphill climb still ahead. Attendees ranged from key elected officials and their representatives, as well as Trustees, senior CDU administrators, corporate supporters, foundation leaders, faculty and students.
Dr. Carlisle noted the effort to reach the enrollment goal of 2,000 students. That number includes projected enrollees at the new independent on-campus medical school scheduled to open in 2023. By Summer 2019, enrollment was above 700 with an expected 844 students matriculating during the Fall semester. The new influx of 100 students marked a 34 % enrollment increase and contributed to the largest student enrollment in CDU’ s history.
Now that the University is in the final year of its current Strategic Plan, prudent growth by adhering to a realistic fiscal blueprint is a
necessity. Aggressive goals were set and achieved. $ 6.5 million in private grants and contributions, largely accomplished by the work of the Office of Strategic Advancement. Innovative grants such as the $ 150,000 Mission Maker grant were added enthusiasm and hope.
Dr. Carlisle thanked the elected officials responsible for $ 7.5 million received from the California State legislature. He bestowed CDU Champion medals on Sens. Holly Mitchell and Steve Bradford, Assy. Mike Gipson, as well as Supv. Mark Ridley-Thomas, as a token of their continuous support.
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