California Campus Compact announced on Aug. 10 that its Executive Board has selected two new members: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President Willie J. Hagan, and University of San Diego President James T. Harris III. Harris and Hagan are serving three-year terms, beginning retroactively on July 1, 2016. Harris and Hagan are assuming the seats on the board formerly held by Loyola Marymount University President David Burcham and California State University, Channel Islands President Richard Rush. “I know that Jim Harris and Willie Hagan will approach their new roles on the Board with tremendous energy and commitment,” said California Campus Compact chair and ... Read More
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Male Success Alliance Showcased at California Assembly Hearing
Is California's education system addressing the needs of boys and men of color? That was the topic proposed during a California Assembly hearing on July 29 at the California African American Museum, located in Los Angeles' Exposition Park. Organized by the California assemblymembers Reggie Jones-Sawyer (District 59) and Rob Bonta (District 18), and moderated by Bonta and Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, the hearing brought together three panels of leaders from education and organizations that work to directly influence and create positive change for students of color. Matthew Smith, director of educational partnerships for the Male Success Alliance (MSA) at ... Read More
CSUDH Biology Students Wrap Up Biodiversity Research in Australia
Alexandra Gutierrez didn't think twice before giving up her apartment in Wilmington to travel to “beautiful” Australia. After all, how could the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) biology student resist trudging through rain and mud, and climbing steep hills in the summer heat to study ants. Gutierrez, along with fellow CSUDH biology students Maria Salazar and Jacky Silva, worked full time in Australia on climate change science and biodiversity research as participants in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program. Funded by a $249,922 NSF grant that was awarded to CSUDH associate professor of biology Terry ... Read More
CSUDH and California Legislative Black Caucus to Prepare Next Generation of Leaders
Approximately 90 African American high school students from across California convened on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) earlier this month for African American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT), a multi-day conference intended to prepare the next generation of African American Californians to take leadership roles in their communities. This was the fourth year CSUDH has hosted the event in partnership with members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). ...I think that a great leader, a true leader, is someone who not only influences others and the masses, but also influences and inspires themselves." "I don't know who's here, maybe the next ... Read More
Fun and Inspiring Youth Programs Draw Hundreds to CSUDH
When 7th grader Noah Cabrera is not busy doing his homework, he can often be found stopping fire-setting villains by spinning violently in circles to create a funnel that extinguishes the flames. Noah Cabrera is Tornado Man. But even superheroes need mentors, and Tornado Man's mentor is Catman, who is there for him through thick and thin, much like the “huddle counselors” who have been there for Cabrera and the more than 300 other students who are attending Sharefest's Summer Youth Development Academy (YDA) July 11 through Aug. 5. Now in its 10th year on the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) campus, YDA offers two to four weeks of outdoor fun combined with academic, ... Read More
