The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D. to serve as president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). Parham currently serves as vice chancellor, student affairs for the University of California, Irvine (UCI). “There is no greater blessing in life, next to being a parent, than being entrusted with the intellectual and personal growth and development of students, and I enthusiastically support the CSUDH mission to provide a transformative education to a wonderfully diverse and intellectually engaged student population,” said Parham. “This is a time of growth and opportunity for the university and there are many exciting ... Read More
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Campus to Host Group Relations Conference
(Carson, CA) - California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) will host an experiential three-day group relations conference March 16-18 that enables students and South Bay businesses and community members to learn about the conscious and unconscious dynamics of how groups organize and interact with each other. The 2nd annual Leadership and Creative Expression: A Transformation Context for Exploring Boundaries, Authority, Role and Task conference is coordinated through Grex, a nonprofit that specializes in leadership and group dynamics training and education. WHEN: 3-9 p.m. Friday, March, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 WHERE: California State ... Read More
Dominguez Poll Finds Positive Views on Immigration
(Carson, CA) - The Dominguez Poll, a survey undertaken by California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) and its Urban Community Research Center to gauge the opinions of residents within the university's service area on a variety of national topics, found that approximately 7 out of 10 respondents believe immigration has a positive effect on the United States. A total of 384 survey responses were collected, a statistically valid sampling to a 95 percent confidence level with a +/- 2.5 percent margin of error. The survey, which was conducted in both English and Spanish in November and December 2017, sought responses to questions related to the current level of immigration in the ... Read More
President Hagan Joins the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President Willie J. Hagan has joined the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a collective of more than 150 higher education leaders dedicated to improving how colleges and universities address immigration-related matters affecting their campuses. Launched in December 2017, the alliance, which includes California State University Chancellor Timothy White, also supports the development of federal and state policies that create a welcoming environment for immigrant, undocumented, and international students on college campuses, while increasing public understanding of how such policies and practices impact students and ... Read More
University Art Gallery Showcases Contemporary L.A. Artists Involved in Community Engagement
“Praxis Studio” is an exhibition of new works by contemporary Los Angeles artists that speaks to ways in which the arts can deeply connect to community engagement and the context in which it is created. The exhibit will open with a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the University Art Gallery at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through March 14. “Praxis Studio” features drawings, sound sculpture, design, and painting by EJ Hill, Ana Llorente, Juan Capistran and Hazel Mandujano, and Mario Ybarra Jr. It is guest curated by Leonardo Bravo, founder and organizer of the arts nonprofit Big City Forum. For more ... Read More