Presidential Listening Tour Frequently Asked Questions

The Presidential Listening Tour schedule is currently being developed. Because the sessions are intended to include a broad range of campus community members, the university is currently consulting with campus partners to coordinate dates, times, locations, and participation opportunities that support meaningful engagement. Additional information, including the listening session schedule and registration details, will be shared through campus communications and the Presidential Listening Tour website as soon as dates are finalized. 

The Presidential Listening Tour is designed to gather insights from the 91ÖÆƬ³§ community to help inform the university’s next strategic plan. By creating opportunities for students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and community partners to share their perspectives, the tour is designed to support a transparent and inclusive planning process that reflects the diverse experiences and priorities of the campus community. 

The entire campus community is encouraged to participate to ensure that feedback reflects the breadth and diversity of the 91ÖÆƬ³§ community. 

Participants may be invited to attend sessions based on their stakeholder group or campus affiliation. There will also be multiple open sessions for the campus community as well as an on the website.  Information about scheduled sessions, registration details, and participation opportunities will be shared through campus communications and the Presidential Listening Tour website as dates are finalized. 

Each listening session is expected to last approximately 60 minutes. We encourage participants to arrive a few minutes early to get settled before the conversation begins. Sessions will generally include a welcome and introduction, brief remarks from President Blanchard, a facilitated discussion using guiding questions, closing remarks, and information about next steps. Participants who would like to share additional thoughts after the session are encouraged to share them through the E-Response Form. 

  • What do you value most about 91ÖÆƬ³§?  
  • If you could make one meaningful change at 91ÖÆƬ³§ today, what would it be?  
  • What shared goal could unite the 91ÖÆƬ³§ community as we shape the university’s future?  
  • What do you see as the greatest challenge to 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s growth, success, and reputation?  
  • Are there any additional comments or reflections you would like to share? 

Yes.  You can submit a . A QR Code will also be shared at the close of each session so participants and other community members can submit additional reflections. 

Yes. Feedback submitted through the E-Response form will be anonymous. Names will not be collected during in-person or virtual listening sessions. Feedback from all formats will be reviewed to identify themes, patterns, and recommendations that help inform 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s strategic planning process.  

Feedback will be collected through live notetaking, AI transcription, and E-Response form submissions. Data will be reviewed through a structured thematic analysis process to identify common themes, shared priorities, emerging opportunities, and key concerns. The information will then be synthesized into summaries and reports that help inform 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s strategic planning process, including future conversations and recommendations with a 91ÖÆƬ³§ Strategic Planning Committee that will be formed in the near future. Questions regarding the committee may be sent to BeachFutures@91ÖÆƬ³§.edu.  

The university will report to the campus community in Spring 2027 after the listening sessions are complete and the data has been synthesized. 

To learn more about our Beach 2030 successes and how 91ÖÆƬ³§ will move forward in its planning journey, please visit the Beach 2030 website or download the. These resources provide important context for the Presidential Listening Tour and help connect past progress with the university’s next phase of strategic planning. If you would like to request a Beach 2030 presentation for your area, please contact beachfutures@csulb.edu.

The Presidential Listening Tour will help 91ÖÆƬ³§ gather feedback as the university considers how to move forward in its next phase of strategic planning. This work will also consider CSU systemwide plans, including CSU Forward, the Student Success Framework, and the Strategic Enrollment Management Framework. For more information on these plans and how they connect to Beach 2030, please visit the Beach 2030 website or download the.  If you would like to request a presentation for your area, please contact beachfutures@csulb.edu. 

Instructions for logging in to listening sessions for students, faculty and staff:  
 
Students, faculty and staff must sign in using your 91ÖÆƬ³§-authenticated Zoom account via the steps below:
  • Select the Zoom icon on .
  • Open the Zoom App on your desktop computer (if installed).
  • Click on a Zoom meeting link and sign in with your 91ÖÆƬ³§ credentials.
If prompted to select a sign in option, choose "Sign in with SSO" and type in "csulb" as the company domain.
 
 

Instructions for logging in to listening sessions for alumni and community members:

  • Click the Zoom meeting link provided in the email, calendar invitation, website, or chat.
  • If Zoom is installed, select Open Zoom Meetings.
  • If Zoom is not installed, choose Join from Your Browser (if the host has enabled it). ]