With the pace at which facts and data are coming at us regarding the COVID-19 health crisis–and at which we are having to adapt advisories to these conditions–I recognize the overwhelming sense of uncertainty and confusion that everyone must be feeling. I write to bring clarity to our current situation and the decisions this university has made–and inform you of new developments. Throughout this crisis, three main principles have guided our thoughts and actions: We will always act to protect and ensure the health and safety of our students, staff, and faculty. This is our highest priority. We will remain committed to our academic mission and intervene in ways that provide the ... Read More
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CSUDH Awarded Nearly $1.3 Million to Develop Faculty Learning Communities
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has been awarded a $1,294,133 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop faculty learning communities that will support STEM faculty to explore and implement equity-minded, evidence-based teaching and leadership practices that are rooted in the science of learning. Titled "Leveraging a Faculty Community of Practice Model of Professional Learning to Enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Teaching, Learning, and Leadership,” the project's four-year grant period started January 2020 with the initial NSF award, and could total as much as $2,334,801 with additional installments before the grant ends in December ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills celebrates 60 years, new building
Walking across the Cal State Dominguez Hills campus, it's obvious that change is underway. The university recently completed construction on a new science center. The construction of two more projects, the Innovation and Instruction Building as well as a new student housing facility, is still in progress. “There's a lot of excitement and transformation going on here on campus,” CSUDH President Thomas Parham said in a recent interview. Parham, a psychologist by training, was appointed to lead the school in March 2018, and since then has made it his mission to expand the campus' real estate footprint. “I'm fond of reminding folks that there's an old African proverb that says: It is the ... Read More
Women in STEM Career Day Draws Hundreds of High School Students
Nearly 500 female high school students visited California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) on Feb. 21 to learn about the numerous opportunities waiting for them in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) workforce during Women in STEM Career Day 2020. The event was hosted by EXP, a nonprofit organization that helps schools in the Southern California region deliver innovative, career-based curriculum. A long-standing partner with CSUDH, EXP has hosted its annual GPS Your Future STEM career fair on campus for a number of years, and each year CSUDH participates in EXP's internship program for local high school students. The young women toured CSUDH's new ... Read More
In the Community: February 2020
A significant part of Thomas A. Parham's role as president of California State University, Dominguez Hills is spending time in the community interacting with education, industry, civic, and other leaders to cultivate relationships that elevate the Toro Nation. Dignity Health Sports Park at CSUDH, Jan. 31: Thomas A. Parham met with XFL Wildcats President Heather Karatz to welcome the new professional football team and discuss an educational partnership. On campus, Feb. 6: President Parham meets with California African American Museum Executive Director George Davis. Los Angeles, Feb. ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: February 2020
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 Natural and Behavioral Sciences John Keyantash, associate professor and chair of the Department of Earth Science and Geography, was the keynote speaker at the Indian Institute of Technology and National Institute of Hydrology's Roorkee Water Conclave 2020 in Uttarakhand, India. Keyantash spoke on “Indices for Meteorological and Hydrological Drought.” College of Extended and International ... Read More
Campus Community Comes Together to Elevate Student Researchers
Nearly three dozen students received top honors for their scholarly research and creative activity during California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 15th Annual Student Research Day (SRD) competition on Feb. 12 and 13. Since 2005, the highly anticipated showcase of comprehensive faculty mentorship and student achievement has brought together the campus community, and an enthusiastic group of volunteers. This year, 110 faculty mentors guided the nearly 400 students who delivered oral and poster presentations during SRD, while 96 judges evaluated the students' research in a wide range of academic disciplines, from history to health, business to biology, Chicana/o studies ... Read More
Studio Art Program Partners with L.A. County to Encourage Student Voting
Anthony Kordahi's father emigrated from Lebanon to the United States in the 1980s to escape civil war and live in a country where he could have a voice, and vote what was in his heart. So, when Kordahi was asked to paint someone who inspires him to vote, his father was high on the list. Kordahi is one of 20 California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) students whose paintings of family and friends are featured in a regional non-partisan art project called the Next Generation of Voters. Next Generation of Voters was developed by artist Deborah Aschheim, who is part of Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture's Creative Strategist-Artist in Residence program, while ... Read More
CSUDH Volunteers Provide Free Tax Assistance for Students and Low-Income Clients
Students and others in need of help this tax season have a great resource right here on the CSUDH campus - the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, staffed by Toro students. The no-cost tax preparation service is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program open to any individuals whose 2019 income was less than $56,000. It is designed to provide assistance to low-income citizens, students, the elderly, disabled, and those with limited English proficiency. In 2019, VITA volunteers helped file over 300 returns, and that number is expected to increase this year. The program started over 20 years ago, and has been primarily administered by students through most of its history. In ... Read More
President Parham Shares the Benefits of Higher Learning During CSU Super Sunday
Doing his part to help increase college-going rates among African American students, California State University, Dominguez Hills President Thomas A. Parham participated in CSU Super Sunday, an annual outreach event held at predominately African American churches throughout the state. Parham attended services at Glory Christian Fellowship International in Carson on Feb. 23 to share empowering messages with the congregation about the importance of higher education, and the life-changing benefits of earning a college degree. Joining him were members of the CSUDH Office of Educational Partnerships, who shared information about how CSUDH can support their educational ... Read More
