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Chula Vista ‘University Now’ initiative moves forward with CSU, Southwestern College partnerships
Summary
Legislators and CSU and Southwestern College officials described early steps to expand 4‑year access in South San Diego via a multi‑institution model funded initially with the 2024 budget; San Diego State and Cal State San Marcos are coordinating academic programs with Southwestern College to serve the Chula Vista region.
Assembly members heard an update on a regional effort to expand access to bachelor's‑degree pathways in South San Diego—known locally as the University Now (UNI) initiative—through coordinated CSU and community‑college partnerships and initial state funding.
Background and funding Nathan Evans of the CSU Chancellor’s Office said the 2024 budget provided two regional higher‑education investments of $2.5 million each to jump‑start planning and program development: one for the Chula Vista / South San Diego region and another for the North Bay / North Coast region. Evans said the Chula Vista allocation included $2.5 million to San Diego…
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