David Kwock, an art and design major at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), was honored with 2nd place and a $2,000 prize for his program cover design for the LA Opera’s spring production of composer Richard Strauss’ opera, Salome. Kwock and students in art and design lecturer John Lionel Pierce’s Design 342 course competed last fall with 35 students from 13 other campuses in Southern California to be featured on the cover of the widely distributed program. The 1st place winner’s artwork will also be on display at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, home of the LA Opera. “When I won I was very excited. I did not expect to win at all. It was quite a shock for me to even ... Read More
Archives for January 2017
Faculty Highlights: January 2017
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. College of Arts and Humanities Gilah Yelin Hirsch, professor of art, is currently presenting “Emanations, Radiance, and Glimmer,” an art exhibit at the POST Gallery in Los Angeles through Feb. 18, and the exhibit “Women of Valor” at the American Jewish University, until May 23. Professor Nancy Erbe, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, has published the book “Political Science ... Read More
CSUDH Ranked 4th in California, 18th Nationally for Students’ ‘Overall Mobility’
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has been ranked 4th among all California colleges and 18th nationally out of 2,137 colleges in the “Overall Mobility Index” of students category in a comprehensive report released Jan. 18 by The Equity of Opportunity Project. This category reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CSUDH would move up two or more “income quintiles.” The university was also ranked 8th out of 369 “selective public colleges” nationally in the category, and 2nd in the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system behind CSU Los Angeles. The report and all its categories were made easily searchable online by the ... Read More
Becker, Brent
Brent Becker, M.P.A. Title: Lecturer Department: Criminal Justice Areas of Expertise Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Professional Background Becker held the rank of lieutenant in the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department for 31 years, and retired at the administrative level. He was a training officer at the rank of deputy sheriff, sergeant, and served as a lieutenant/watch commander. Becker also performed as a supervisor at various ranks in jail/custody environments, as well as a field patrol, and spent three years as a drill instructor in the LAC Sheriff’s Department Academy. He has 11 years of experience as a criminal justice adjunct professor/lecturer at ... Read More
Plair, Vincent
Vincent Plair, M.B.A. Title: Adjunct Instructor- Criminal Justice Department: College of Business Administration and Public Policy Areas of Expertise Criminal Justice, Community Relations, Media Relations (Police use of Social Media), patrol procedures, Military subject matters. Professional Background Plair has close to 30 years law enforcement experience with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He has held assignments ranging from patrol, investigative, training and public information officer duties. Plair also has 22 years’ experience as a US Marine Corp military officer having served in the Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom. Languages English Education Doctoral ... Read More
