Source: Op-Ed by CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham for Inside Higher Ed In his poem "Dreams," the great American poet Langston Hughes reminds us that we should "Hold fast to dreams/For if dreams die/Life is a broken-winged bird/That cannot fly." Beyond providing academic and co-curricular spaces for students to cultivate their intellectual potential, as a psychologist and university president, I also believe our role in higher education is to prevent wings from breaking and mend those that do. Earlier this summer, the California State University system and the CSU Dominguez Hills campus that I lead hosted their first Juneteenth biennial symposium and celebration ... Read More
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Staff Spotlight: Sharrae Evans
Sharrae Evans, administrative support coordinator for the Art & Design and Theatre & Dance departments, didn’t just happen to land a job on the CSUDH campus. “I’m a Toro!” she proudly proclaims. Indeed, Evans is a Toro alumna who has made the university her home away from home for the past 15 years. She started as an undergraduate student, attaining her BA in Business Administration (Management and Human Resources) in 2007. She returned to CSUDH for her master’s degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace Building, which she earned in 2012. She started her career at CSUDH by working as a student assistant on campus during her undergraduate years. Evans spent time in ... Read More
Award Program Helps Students Continue Research Through Summer
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selected 21 Toro students for its Summer 2022 Research Award program. Undergraduate applicants who were conducting research with CSUDH faculty and maintained a 2.7 or higher GPA were eligible for the program, which has been held since 2020. Each of the students received up to $2,500 to help sustain their research through summer. The selected student researchers represent a wide range of disciplines, from chemistry and biology to English and dance. “During the academic year, student research is usually limited by hefty academic obligations. But during the summer, they can devote a greater amount of time to fully engage in faculty-mentored ... Read More
Student Podcast Brings Ancient Maya to Life
What’s the best way to make an ancient civilization accessible to a wide audience? Ask Jackeline and Lesli Hernandez, and they will tell you that podcasting is the key. The two sisters, who both graduated from CSUDH in May with degrees in anthropology, started the podcast “Uncovering the Ancient Maya” in Spring 2022 to provide accurate, historical insights about the Maya to the general public. “Podcasting is how people now get information,” Lesli said. “Maya culture is hard to explain. We hear so many misconceptions about the Maya community, and we wanted people to be more informed.” The Hernandez sisters credit Assistant Professor of Anthropology Ken Seligson for helping them ... Read More
Andrew Drummond Named Associate Vice President for Academic Advising and Career Development
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has named Andrew Drummond as its new associate vice president for academic advising and career development, effective July 1, 2022. Drummond brings direct experience with administering academic advising and career development at both the college and campus levels, and carries a proven track record of promoting equitable access and positive outcomes that drive holistic support of students. Reporting directly to CSUDH Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Spagna, Drummond will advance the university's mission through effective, strategic support of the provost’s priorities and fostering a commitment to improving student ... Read More
