= Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship =
With thousands of students, it can be difficult for a single student to feel personally supported by the university and its faculty. However, CSU does an outstanding jobs job aiding students by providing numerous outlets for student interaction with professors, advisors, and administration. Every department on campus has numerous staff members who are there to answer questions and support student education. Many students are provided the opportunity to work alongside faculty in various research scenarios or through different organized groups on campus. Faculty advisors are appointed to each club or society, allowing students to connect with them in environments other than a classroom. Professors are also encouraged to head their own research studies, while simultaneously teaching courses. It keeps them up-to-date with the latest information in technology and research. Also, many programs on campus advise students to seek education or internships abroad. CSU hopes that sending students overseas will increase their scope of the world and provide them with new ideas and ways of thinking. It is a great entrepreneurial tool that teaches independence and self-motivation, making students more successful. Faculty are involved throughout the entire process, and they conduct extensive research on education programs around the world to ensure students at CSU are receiving the best education possible.
= Actively supporting the university technology transfer function =