ON THE RECORD
PRADEEP K . KHOSLA
In 2013 , you initiated the Chancellor ’ s Associates Scholars Program ( or CASP ) for high-achieving , low-income students . As it nears its 10th anniversary , what does the success of CASP mean to you ? The program reflects my deep commitment to an equitable , quality education for high-achieving students who cannot afford to attend college . College has become so expensive that nearly half of families in the U . S . cannot afford it . The program also supports the whole student with access to a range of services and opportunities to ensure they thrive on campus and can fully engage in academic work , student life and university experiences . I ’ m really proud of this program and I ’ m pleased to see the donor community has been touched by it , too . I believe in these students and CASP is my way of demonstrating that commitment to them . Learn more about CASP on pg . 48
The Campaign for UC San Diego surpassed expectations with more than $ 3 billion raised — we ' re the youngest university to reach a multibillion fundraising goal . What ’ s next ? Immediately , the next thing is to say “ Thank you ” to our donors , because without them , we would not be where we are . When donors invest in UC San Diego , it tells me that they see potential here , perhaps a bit of their hopes and dreams for the future . As we reflect on the success of the Campaign , it ’ s imperative that we look at what we have , what the donors have given us , and steward their contributions effectively to make us a better place than we are today .
UC San Diego Health was just named # 1 in San Diego and # 5 in California for the second year in a row . Can you tell me about the redevelopment of Hillcrest Medical Campus and how this will support our goal to become a destination for patients ? In 2016 , we redeveloped the La Jolla Medical Campus and built the Jacobs Medical Center , which changed our
“ It ’ s not just my role to keep this place alive and running , but to provide access to opportunities that can enrich others intellectually .”
ability to deliver high-quality health care to the community and the community ’ s perception of who we are and just how good we are .
In December 2021 , we broke ground on a historic $ 3 billion redevelopment plan to reimagine the UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Campus . Over the next 15 years , we will rebuild the entire Hillcrest campus to expand access to nationally ranked medical specialties and world-class patient care . By combining the strengths of the Hillcrest and La Jolla campuses , and by building accommodations near our hospitals , we want to encourage patients from around the country to seek out UC San Diego for their health care as the go-to place for the top medical specialties .
On the La Jolla campus , the Triton Center is finally becoming a reality . What will this new center mean for prospective students , alumni and visitors ? The Triton Center will be the hub of activity at the center of campus . It will serve as a new entrance to campus with support services for all students . It will house the Teaching + Learning Commons as well as a Student Mental Health and Wellness facility that ’ s fully integrated with UC San Diego Health . It will also
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