The mission of CSU is to provide high-quality, affordable education to meet the ever changing needs of the people of California. With its commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation, CSU is the university system that is working for California.

Ragusa served as a public relations advisor to CSU’s executive vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, who develops and oversees educational policy for the 23-campus system, advises the Board of Trustees, guides and supports the campus presidents and provosts on curricula and program design, and serves as the chancellor’s designee to CSU’s Academic Senate.