Enrollment Challenges The university faces a significant enrollment decline, including a 33% drop over seven years, signaling a potential need for partnerships that strengthen recruitment pipelines, student retention programs, and alternative revenue streams tied to growing enrollment.

Workforce Partnerships Appointment of a new assistant vice president for workforce partnerships indicates a strategic emphasis on career pathways and employer connections, presenting opportunities for training programs, internship pipelines, and customized upskilling services for Bay Area employers.

Governance Transitions Leadership changes at the presidency cadence create an opening for executive-level partnerships, advisory programs, and sponsored research or campus initiatives aligned with the new leadership’s priorities and long-term strategic goals.

Diversity and Campus Climate Ongoing investigations into antisemitism and civil rights concerns signal a need for comprehensive DEI training, compliance solutions, and campus safety services that can be offered to improve student experience and risk management.

Technology Enablement Current tech stack including Drupal, Oracle PeopleSoft, Smartsheet, and collaboration tools suggests readiness for modernization projects, data integration, student information system enhancements, and process automation opportunities.