Streamlining Success: Evaluating Basecamp for Project Management at Associated Students, CSUN
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ASI/SU/REC
| Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Junior 2-3 |
Overview
Junior 2-3
Details
This presentation explores the implementation and effectiveness of Basecamp as a centralized project management platform within Associated Students at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). We’ll examine how Basecamp has influenced communication, task coordination, and project transparency through examples, team feedback, and key performance indicators. Attendees will gain insight into the platform’s strengths and limitations in a student-led organizational environment, along with best practices and recommendations for maximizing its impact across departments.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) Assess the effectiveness of Basecamp in managing projects within Associated Students at CSUN.
2) Identify key features of Basecamp that enhance collaboration, communication, and accountability.
3) Analyze the challenges and limitations encountered during the implementation of Basecamp.
4) Compare Basecamp with other project management tools in the context of higher education and student organizations.
5) Apply best practices and strategies for optimizing Basecamp use across departments and teams.
Speaker
Kevin Mojaradi
Assistant Director Of Programs And Communication
Associated Students, CSU Northridge Inc.
Streamlining Success: Evaluating Basecamp for Project Management at Associated Students, CSUN
Abstract
This presentation explores the implementation and effectiveness of Basecamp as a centralized project management platform within Associated Students at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). We’ll examine how Basecamp has influenced communication, task coordination, and project transparency through examples, team feedback, and key performance indicators. Attendees will gain insight into the platform’s strengths and limitations in a student-led organizational environment, along with best practices and recommendations for maximizing its impact across departments.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) Assess the effectiveness of Basecamp in managing projects within Associated Students at CSUN.
2) Identify key features of Basecamp that enhance collaboration, communication, and accountability.
3) Analyze the challenges and limitations encountered during the implementation of Basecamp.
4) Compare Basecamp with other project management tools in the context of higher education and student organizations.
5) Apply best practices and strategies for optimizing Basecamp use across departments and teams.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) Assess the effectiveness of Basecamp in managing projects within Associated Students at CSUN.
2) Identify key features of Basecamp that enhance collaboration, communication, and accountability.
3) Analyze the challenges and limitations encountered during the implementation of Basecamp.
4) Compare Basecamp with other project management tools in the context of higher education and student organizations.
5) Apply best practices and strategies for optimizing Basecamp use across departments and teams.
Biography
Kevin A. Mojaradi is a strategic higher education leader with over two decades of experience advancing student success, institutional engagement, and inclusive excellence within the California State University system. Currently Assistant Director of Programs and Communication at CSU Northridge, Kevin leads cross-campus initiatives in marketing, DEI, and public engagement that strengthen community partnerships and elevate the student experience.
Kevin brings an intersectional lens to leadership and advocacy. He is deeply committed to fostering inclusive environments, mentoring underrepresented students, and amplifying diverse voices across academic and civic spaces. With a background in public health and communications, he bridges data-driven strategy with human-centered design.
Daniel Ramos
Marketing Manager
Associated Students, CSU Northridge Inc.
Streamlining Success: Evaluating Basecamp for Project Management at Associated Students, CSUN
Biography
Daniel Ramos is a creative marketing professional with over nine years of experience developing and executing innovative strategies that elevate brand visibility and drive engagement. Currently serving as Marketing Manager for Associated Students, Daniel leads a diverse team in producing impactful campaigns, visual content, and events that foster inclusion and student engagement across campus.
With a background in Cinema & Television Arts and a minor in Sociology from California State University, Northridge, Daniel brings a unique blend of storytelling, design, and research-based strategy to every project. His expertise spans digital marketing, content creation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on inclusivity and community building.
