Source: Op-Ed by CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham for Inside Higher Ed Amid the controversies over whether and when presidents should speak out, Thomas A. Parham asks, whose voice are we listening to? L. Song Richardson’s decision in February to step down from her position as president of Colorado College surprised many people both within and outside of higher education. It also has raised some interesting questions to interrogate especially for many of us who hold a similar office. Richardson, a celebrated academic law professor and former dean of the School of Law at University of California, Irvine, was appointed as the chief executive at the small liberal arts college just a ... Read More
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CSUDH Presents “& Still We Bloom,” an Exhibition by Contemporary Visual Artist Cristina Martinez
“& Still We Bloom” is a celebration of resilience, inviting everyone to take joy from the many seasons of life. What: “& Still We Bloom,” an exhibition of work by contemporary visual artist Cristina MartinezWhen: December 11, 2023 – May 17, 2024, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and by appointment Tuesday-Thursday 5-7 p.m.Where: CSUDH University Library Multicultural Art Gallery, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson. View campus map and directions here [PDF].Contact: University Library, (310) 243-3700 The Office of the President, in conjunction ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Karen Bass Talks Leadership, Civic Engagement at Her Alma Mater, CSU Dominguez Hills
Source: Daily Breeze For the first time since becoming the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass stopped by her alma mater, Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, Wednesday, to share some words of wisdom with an audience made up of students, faculty, staff and community members. The conversation, led by CSUDH President Thomas Parham, touched upon several issues, including homelessness, education and international politics, but its main focus was leadership and civic engagement. “One of the most important things at this stage of my life that I can do is to contribute and support and prepare that next generation,” Bass said. Born and raised in Los ... Read More
Former CSUDH President Mildred García Appointed 11th CSU Chancellor
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Mildred García to serve as the 11th chancellor of the California State University. García currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and previously served as president of California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Dominguez Hills. García is the first Latina appointed to oversee the CSU's 23-campus system. She will succeed Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester, who has led the university since May 2022. "The California State University is a powerful engine of change and upward mobility for California and the nation, supporting ... Read More
In the Margins Podcast: Fundamental Lessons for Black Faculty and Student Success
Source: In the Margins (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education) Dr. Thomas A. Parham, president of CSUDH, shares what he believes are the fundamental ingredients for success for Black faculty and students in the 114th episode of In the Margins. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes Parham, who speaks to his own journey to university president and the implicit bias he has encountered in higher education. Be sure not to miss this conversation on what Parham calls the stones of stagnation and rocks of resignation that keep higher education from being the diverse, inclusive, and socially minded institutions they say they want to be, and hear how he plans to close the gap ... Read More