With support from the California Arts Council, California State University San Marcos Corp. on behalf of CSUSM Center ARTES will conduct two studies to expand on the research component of the Art=Opportunity Public Awareness project. First to gauge the parent resonance and response to the program, and second to conduct a mixed method analysis of youth mentorship in the arts to better understand how training in arts leadership promotes civic engagement.
As an auxiliary organization of California State University San Marcos, CSUSM Corporation plays an important role in the campus community, existing to provide support, advance the purposes and goals, and meet the evolving needs of the University. CSUSM Corporation accomplishes its mission through its various entrepreneurial operations and its focus on the administration of sponsored programs, human resource and payroll services, and management of commercial enterprises, including childcare services, campus dining services, and bookstore operations.

