First-Year Success Initiative at College of San Mateo - Recommendations
First-Year Success Initiative

In Spring 2015, CSM partnered with San Mateo Union High School District, Sequoia High School District, and Half Moon Bay High School to develop a comprehensive plan to support students’ transition from high school to college.

The First-Year Success (FYS) initiative formed three task force/teams: Early Outreach, Transition, and First Year. Each team investigated phases in the process from high school to college. The teams bring together community college and high school staff, faculty, and administrators to develop shared strategies and determine best practices. At the end of the Spring 2015 semester, each task force team drafted a list of recommendations for next steps.