The Continuity Program at San Francisco State University is dedicated to ensuring the resilience and uninterrupted operation of the University’s critical functions in the face of disruptions. Our mission is to safeguard the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community by proactively identifying risks, developing comprehensive preparedness plans, and fostering a culture of resilience. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we strive to minimize the impact of emergencies, maintain academic and operational continuity, and support the University’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and service. Together, we build a stronger, more resilient SFSU, ready to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.
What is Continuity?
Continuity refers to the ability of an organization to continue its critical functions during and after disruptions. Critical functions for San Francisco State University include a variety of things, including, but not limited to, academic instruction, research, housing for residential students, and financial operations.
Continuity helps us prepare for a wide range of events, from those affecting a single person, department, or building to those impacting the entire San Francisco Bay region.
Campus Continuity Resources
Documents and Guides
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Kuali Ready
San Francisco State University has adopted Kuali Ready as a tool to help departments and business units develop their continuity plans and facilitate regular review of existing plans.
If you are ready to get your department plan started, please contact JLP Prince at jlp.prince@sfsu.edu
Continuity Governance at SFSU
The University President and senior leadership provide strategic direction and support for the Continuity Program, ensuring it aligns with the institution’s mission, values, and priorities. The President’s Cabinet serves as the ultimate decision-making body for continuity-related policies and resource allocation based upon the recommendations of the Continuity Planning Committee.
The Campus Continuity Coordinator is responsible for establishing and maintaining the campus continuity program. They coordinate with the Campus Planning Committee for additional input and to obtain support in maintaining department planning and preparedness. Additionally, they work with campus business and academic units’ senior leaders and continuity leads to support implementation within units.
Pursuant with CSU Executive Order 1014 (CSU System Continuity Program), the Continuity Planning Committee includes a cross-section of senior administrative leaders who have a working knowledge of continuity processes and are from business units responsible for emergency response and high-priority essential functions. The Campus Continuity Coordinator serves as the convener and facilitator of this group.
Each Department or Business Unit (as determined by the cabinet area VP) should have at least one staff member who serves as a liaison to the Continuity Program. This individual is responsible for, in conjunction with the Campus Continuity Coordinator, developing and submitting the continuity plan for their area and reviewing, and if necessary, revising the plan annually. They are also responsible for notifying the Campus Continuity Coordinator if a plan is activated as soon as possible following a disrupting incident.