Mission: The focus of our group is to promote awareness of our culture. We have a strong emphasis towards supporting the success of our African American students on campus as they navigate through the CSUSM experience. Please be sure to contact one of the current AAFSA officers if you wish to find out more about our association.

Message from AAFSA President:

Welcome to the 2009/10 Academic Year and the African American Faculty Staff Association (AAFSA) website!  I am so excited about the many opportunities we will have to continue our work and I hope that after browsing through our pages, you will share my enthusiasm for the history and the accomplishments of this Association.  As the AAFSA President,  I’m excited to get to know you, and I’m looking forward to a successful and productive year.

 AAFSA has many longstanding traditions that will continue to grow and impact our campus community this year.  The African American First Year Student Welcome Program, the Fall Welcome Luncheon, the Soul Food Luncheon, the African American Recognition Ceremony, the University Leadership Conference and the Mentoring program continue to showcase our culture, support the success of our CSUSM students and provide opportunities for us to support one another in our day to day lives.  As the dates of these programs arise, please mark those dates on your calendar.  Studies show that Faculty and Staff involvement in a student’s education is one of the strongest indicators of student retention and achievement. We hope you will make it a priority this year to attend as many AAFSA sponsored events as possible.

 No matter how much we accomplish, there is always more to be done.  An association with many dedicated and active members can make a difference in the school’s growth and development, and it definitely enhances the experience of our students. If you have any questions or concerns or you would like to get involved or volunteer to help out, you can contact me at (760) 750-4989 or mmcwilli@csusm.edu or any one of the officers listed.

 “Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on till victory is won.”

 Marilyn McWilliams,  AAFSA President

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