Built by students.
For students
A year of wellness, belonging, leadership, and the experiences that make student life extraordinary.
A YEAR OF IMPACT
Every number has a story.
This year marked significant progress for ASI, from advancing the ASI Student Wellness Initiative to record participation across programs and services.
The work centered on experiences and support systems that help students thrive academically, socially, professionally, and personally.
40000
attendances through ASI programs & events
431165
entries to the Student Recreation Center
51334
total social media followers across ASI platforms
25422
appointments at the ASI Food Pantry
A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERS
Made possible together.
Dave Edwards, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President & Executive Director
Haneefah Syed
ASI President, 2025-26
Message from the ASI President
This year showed me what students can shape at Cal State Fullerton when they feel empowered to get involved and support one another.
I saw students build community in cultural celebrations, leadership conversations, late-night events, the Food Pantry, and everyday ASI programs.
Students also spoke up about what they needed. Their feedback sustained momentum for the ASI Student Wellness Initiative and reinforced the importance of spaces and resources that support well-being and academic success.
I worked alongside student leaders passionate about advocacy, equity, sustainability, recreation, and positive change. Their creativity and dedication showed why student voices matter.
This report reflects the experiences, relationships, and memories students created together this year.
Thank you to every student who participated, shared feedback, volunteered, supported a friend, or helped make campus more welcoming, and to the staff, campus partners, and student leaders who invest in their success.
Serving as ASI President has been one of the greatest honors of my college experience. I look forward to seeing future student leaders build on this momentum.
With gratitude,
Haneefah Syed ASI President 2025-26
Message from the AVP & Executive Director
At Associated Students Inc., the 2025-26 academic year was one of growth, meaningful connections with our students, and investment into their well-being. Each year, our goal is to create unforgettable experiences for students at Cal State Fullerton by giving them opportunities to lead, create, and build community with one another.
This year, we saw those opportunities come to life across ASI. Students filled the Student Recreation Center in record numbers, connected through events and cultural programs, stepped into leadership roles, gained valuable experience through student employment, and found support through resources like the ASI Food Pantry. In ways big and small, these experiences help shape a student’s time at CSUF and create a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom.
We also continued to make meaningful progress on the ASI Student Wellness Initiative, an investment in student well-being shaped by years of student advocacy. Through expanded scholarships and programs, greater support for basic needs, and planning for new and improved wellness and recreation spaces, we are turning what students told us they need into action.
The numbers and accomplishments highlighted throughout this report are certainly worth celebrating, but what matters most is the impact behind them. Every visit, program, leadership opportunity, and connection represents a student whose Titan experience we had the privilege of helping shape.
That impact would not be possible without our student leaders, student employees, and professional staff whose commitment and creativity make ASI what it is. We are also fortunate to have university and community partners who believe in our students and continue to work alongside us to expand what is possible for them.
As we look ahead, I am excited about where we are going and, most importantly, what it will mean for our students. It is an honor to serve our students, and I could not be prouder of what we accomplished together this year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Associated Students Inc.
Sincerely,
Dave Edwards, Ed.D. Associate Vice President & Executive Director
ASI’s 50th anniversary brought generations of Titans together to celebrate the student leadership, advocacy, and shared experiences that have shaped campus life.
The kickoff welcomed former student leaders and elected officials alongside today’s campus community for entertainment, music, and free food. A timeline wall highlighted milestones in ASI’s history, connecting students with the people and accomplishments that helped shape their university experience.
The celebration continued with retro games in the arcade and a retro movie marathon, giving students opportunities to connect through nostalgic favorites. Anniversary programming also recognized 15 years of the Children’s Center and its role in supporting student parents, nurturing children and preparing students for careers in early childhood education.
STUDENT WELLNESS
Launching the ASI Student Wellness Initiative
The 2025–26 academic year marked the launch of the ASI Student Wellness Initiative, turning years of student advocacy into investments in student well-being. Its first year delivered additional scholarships, increased funding for student clubs and organizations, and a fall concert that brought students together.
Expanded scholarship funding helped students manage college costs, while additional club funding supported student-led opportunities to build community, celebrate identities, and develop leadership skills. The fall concert created a shared campus experience that encouraged connection and offered a break from academic demands.
Students, staff, and campus partners also helped shape the initiative’s future through ASWI working groups. Their perspectives informed planning for wellness spaces and services. ASI also worked with architects and campus planners on a comprehensive feasibility study to identify potential locations and guide the scope of future building renovations and enhancements.
ASI representatives shared the initiative’s development and progress through presentations at higher education conferences, extending conversations about student wellness beyond CSUF.
105000
in additional scholarship funding
90000
in additional funding for student clubs and organizations
4000
students attended the Fall Concert
STRATEGIC GOAL ONE
Goal 1: Foster Student Growth and Well-Being
Student success extends beyond the classroom. Throughout the year, ASI helped students care for their well-being, prepare for their futures, access essential resources, and find community at CSUF.
The ASI Student Wellness Initiative moved forward through a feasibility study, peer-institution research, and planning for future wellness spaces and services. Planning for the Zen Den advanced as part of that vision, with a temporary space focused on stress relief and emerging wellness resources.
Students also found support in different ways across ASI. The Student Recreation Center saw historic participation, while the ASI Food Pantry expanded access through Friday drop-in visits, Saturday appointments, Pop-Up Pantry events, and nutrition-focused partnerships.
ASI Career Week, esports industry panels, and student vendor opportunities connected students with professionals and career pathways, while scholarships and undergraduate research grants supported their academic and professional goals.
Belonging took shape through Banda Night, Vibrance, Día de los Muertos, Cultural Appreciation 101, Salsa Night, and Barbershop Talks. Weekly wheelchair basketball also returned to Open Recreation, expanding opportunities for inclusive recreation and connection.
18191
Unique users of the Student Recreation Center
284462
pounds of food distributed through the ASI Food Pantry
1840
scholarship applications received
160000
in scholarships awarded
1500
attendees at inaugural Banda Night in fall and spring
STRATEGIC GOAL TWO
Goal 2: Provide Support to Enrich Student Employee and Staff Experiences
ASI invested in an employee experience that helped student employees and professional staff grow, connect, and contribute to the organization’s work.
Development took many forms. ELEVATE, a student-employee onboarding and training conference, brought student employees together for a full day focused on communication, wellness, leadership, teamwork, and student success, while professional staff participated in conferences, trainings, workshops, and industry events. Role-specific opportunities included Marketing, Communications, and Design’s first speaker series featuring industry experts, accounting workshops, and enhanced Children’s Center onboarding and development planning.
Biannual All Staff Retreats created opportunities to strengthen communication, collaboration, wellness, and organizational alignment. Meanwhile, strategic hiring, onboarding, training, and role support also helped build capacity across wellness, student support, executive operations, and student government.
The ASI Board of Directors also approved new benefits to help student employees celebrate graduation and prepare for what comes next. Graduation regalia support helps cover the cost of walking across the stage, while a new professional development fund is designed to support career-related certifications, workshops, and conferences.
Throughout the year, employees put those skills into practice through major events, communications, services, and daily operations. Their contributions were recognized beyond ASI as student designers and videographers earned national recognition through ACUI’s Steal This Idea competition. Within the organization, the Next Big Idea employee innovation program turned employee ideas into new initiatives, including ideas incorporated into the Zen Den and the ASI Pop-Up Shop.
274
student employees attended ELEVATE
9
marketing students earned recognition through ACUI's Steal This Idea competition
75
Children's Center student employees and interns trained
5
new professional staff hires
26
full-time staff attended professional development conferences
23
employees celebrated 10 or more years at ASI
STRATEGIC GOAL THREE
Goal 3: Innovate and Improve ASI Facilities, Programs, and Services
ASI spaces continued to evolve with the students who use them. Across facilities and organization-wide systems, improvements expanded access, strengthened services, and created new ways for students to connect, recharge, and thrive.
Student Recreation Center
The Student Recreation Center experienced one of its strongest years on record. During 2025–26, the SRC recorded 431,165 entries, a 3% increase over 2024–25 – and 18,191 unique student users. The facility also recorded its busiest opening day and first week since opening in 2008.
Students found more ways to move and connect through Pilates & Matcha, NIRSA Rec Day, Salsa Night, Flick & Float, Train for Gains, and Titan Outdoor Adventures. Of 25 outdoor trips, 22 sold out.
11416
unique swimmers at SRC pool
11835
total participation in intramurals
11680
rock wall climbs
13114
attendance in group fitness classes
Titan Student Union
The Titan Student Union gave students a place to find their people, express themselves, and recharge between classes. Across its galleries, recreation spaces, and gathering areas, students found opportunities to participate in campus life beyond the classroom.
At the TSU Games Center, bowling, billiards, esports, and Titan Cup competitions brought students together through friendly competition and shared interests. Art Programs & Exhibits gave student artists a platform to share their work in the Center and Atrium galleries, while drop-in art workshops invited students to take a creative break and try something new.
The TSU also connected students with essential support through the ASI Food Pantry. Planning for the Zen Den advanced during the year, laying the groundwork for a space where students could explore new ways to manage stress and support their well-being.
615
events held in the TSU
72
Drop-In Art Workshops hosted
11
esports tournaments held
3679
total Esports Lounge users
Children’s Center
For student parents, reliable childcare can make the difference between staying enrolled and putting a degree on hold. The Children’s Center helps families balance coursework, employment and parenting while providing a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. Student employees and interns also gain hands-on experience in early childhood education, connecting classroom learning with professional practice.
Campus and community collaborations enriched that experience. The Early Childhood Engagement Internship program at the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at CSUF brought nature-based learning to the center, while partnerships with academic departments and Fraternity and Sorority Life strengthened campus connections. The Women’s Club of Fullerton, supported by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, donated materials for outdoor play and learning. Contributions from families supplied classroom resources, and support from the Gleaves Family Trust helped subsidize tuition for student parents.
The center earned a 5-star Quality Start rating from the Orange County Department of Education and completed an unannounced state licensing review with no findings, reflecting its commitment to quality care.
145
individual families served
72
children enrolled
184,170
hours of care provided
157
students interning or working at the Children’s Center
STRATEGIC GOAL FOUR
Goal 4: Enhance ASI Partnerships and Outreach
Campus and community partnerships expanded the support and experiences available to CSUF students. ASI welcomed the university’s new vice president for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management, Dr. Khalilah Doss, strengthening connections around shared priorities for student well-being, engagement, and success.
Beyond the Conversation, presented in partnership with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management, connected students with influential voices and new perspectives. Collaboration with Housing and Residential Engagement brought students together for Rec’d All Night, while Cook & Connect, offered with TitanCHOMP, helped students build cooking skills and connect through food.
At the Children’s Center, a partnership with the College of Health and Human Services supported children’s health through hearing and vision clinics. A $15,000 contribution from the Gleaves Family Trust helped subsidize tuition for student parents, making childcare more accessible for families pursuing a CSUF education.
Partnerships also strengthened the ASI Food Pantry’s support for students experiencing food insecurity. Donations, grants, and campus collaborations helped provide food and essential resources, supporting students’ ability to meet their basic needs and focus on their education.
1174
students attended Rec'd All Night
4000
attendees at Beyond the Conversation
192660
in total donations
50750
total grant funds received