Bright Futures

It is final exam week here at California State University San Marcos at Temecula. As you’d expect, there is some stress in the air; much of it related to the typical worries over earning passing grades, and entering the workforce.

I took some time to visit a couple of classes and observe students in the hall and student lounge. These students were happy and confident about the end of the semester and about being able to spend down- time with friends and family.

I also visited one of our classes on entrepreneurship at the Temecula Higher Education Center. I wanted to wish the students good luck on finals and a happy and safe holiday break. Instead I sat and listened while they presented group pitches on fictitious business start-ups they had created. I learned that some of these businesses were under serious consideration by our students.  I heard about everything from organic solar patio covers to wristbands that tell you when to take your meds!

These students blew me away. They are truly bright and engaged.  Given the fact that 85% of CSUSM graduates stay in the region and contribute to regional economic growth I know that some of these students will be looking to launch careers-in our community in the next few weeks. I hope you will consider hiring them for your business…..

  

If you do hire one of our graduates from business, nursing or kinesiology, let us know. We want to stay engaged with them and with you. Knowing what we are doing right and what we can do better will keep our programs vibrant and relevant.

We look forward to seeing the positive economic impact that our students will have right here in the Temecula Valley!

Suzanne Lingold, M.Ed. is the Associate Dean for Extended Learning at Cal State San Marcos at Temecula. She may be reached at (951) 676-9254 or Temecula@csusm.edu.