About CVELI
California State University, Fresno recognizes its commitment to the students and educators of the Central Valley. The Central Valley Educational Leadership Institute (CVELI), along with partners in the educational and business communities, is designed to:
- Initiate and implement systemic change;
- Improve program quality in educational communities; and
- Provide equal access to learning for all students.
CVELI Core Strategic Elements
Vision Statement
Maximizing student academic potential through application of leadership best practices.
Mission Statement
The aim of CVELI is to bring best leadership practices to all aspects of the education system in the San Joaquin Valley in order to eliminate the achievement gap and raise the performance of all learners.
Core Values
- Stewardship
- Boundary Crossing and Collaboration
- Commitment to Outcomes
- “Art of the Possible” Thinkin
- Fact-Based Decision Making
- Truth Telling
- Power Parit
- Commitment to Resolving Conflict
- Educating for Character
Go to Strategic Objectives and Goals

