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Go Your Way: A Flexible, Fun, and Future-Ready Engagement Experience
SDSU Go! is evolving into a more flexible, student-focused program designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students. This proposal introduces a streamlined structure built around three adaptable tracks—Signature Events, self-guided Exploration Passports, and interactive Social Challenges—creating opportunities for students to engage with both SDSU and the broader San Diego community in a way that fits their schedules, interests, and participation levels.
This reimagined SDSU Go! model is grounded in flexibility, inclusivity, and cost-effectiveness, providing scalable engagement formats that can evolve with both student demand and institutional priorities. By fostering cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring safe experiences, and implementing a robust assessment plan, SDSU Go! will continue to support student engagement while remaining a sustainable and impactful program for years to come.
| Track | What It Is | Level of Structure | Student Autonomy | How It’s Different | Collaboration Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Events | Fully structured, CSOA-organized excursions to major destinations, including transportation and staff support. | High – Set times, locations, and staff; group check-ins. | Low – Students follow a predetermined schedule. | Classic SDSU Go! model, offering a structured, community-building experience. | Collaborate with departments for co-branded trips (e.g., SDSU Connects, LRC, ARC, GLAD). |
| Self-Guided Passport | Curated, flexible “choose-your-own-adventure” experiences for students to explore on their own time. | Medium – Pre-selected destinations, but students choose when to visit. | High – Students determine timing and group size. | Focuses on place-based exploration and independent discovery. | Feature locations nominated by student organizations and cultural centers. |
| Social Challenges | Interactive, creative prompts that encourage students to engage with the SDSU community and share experiences on social media. | Low – Simple prompts without formal scheduling. | Very High – Completely student-led. | Focuses on themes, creativity, and social sharing, rather than locations. | Partner with cultural programming offices and student organizations to create challenges around campus events. |
This model creates something for everyone—whether students are seeking structure or freedom, guided events or independent exploration. It accommodates commuters, introverts, extroverts, and every identity in between.