Church has long been the heart and soul of the African American community, and when the California State University system was looking at effective ways to increase college-going rates among black students, the church was a natural starting point. And since 2005, CSU president, vice presidents and Chancellor Charlie Reed–along with students and staff from the 23 campuses–have been visiting black churches throughout the state during the month of February for an event that is known as Super Sunday. Between northern and southern California, the CSU will be visiting 102 churches this year. On Feb. 12, CSU Dominguez Hills President Mildred García will address the congregation of Carson's ... Read More
Administration
CSU Trustees Appoint Mildred García as President of Cal State Fullerton
News Release from the CSU Office of the Chancellor The California State University Board of Trustees today named Mildred García, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, as president of California State University, Fullerton, effective after June 1. García, who is the first Latina president in the CSU system, has been CSUDH president since 2007. “I am extremely honored to be selected as president of another outstanding institution within the California State University, and look forward to working together with the entire CSU Fullerton campus community as we build on its strong foundation,” said García. García was among the finalists for the position to succeed ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Names New Provost
After an extensive nationwide search, California State University, Dominguez Hills President Mildred García has announced the selection of Ramon Torrecilha as the university's provost and vice president for academic affairs. He will begin the position on February 20. “I am pleased that Dr. Torrecilha will be joining the CSU Dominguez Hills community as its provost and vice president for academic affairs,” said García. “Dr. Torrecilha brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record of working collaboratively across divisions and in the external community to develop innovative programs that benefit students. He is a respected professional in the field of higher education, ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Awarded Department of Education Grant to Help LAUSD Students GEAR UP for College
National statistics show that only 55 percent of students from low-income families go on to college from high school compared to 84 percent among high-income families, with the Los Angeles region mirroring that trend. California State University, Dominguez Hills will work toward shrinking the gap locally thanks to a grant from the United States Department of Education. CSU Dominguez Hills has been awarded the first year of a nearly $3.6 million, seven-year Department of Education Gaining Early Access Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) grant designed to expand college preparatory resources for students from low-income families. The university is partnering with the ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Names Nursing Simulation Lab in Honor of Providence Little Company of Mary Donation
Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation has given an early holiday gift to the California State University, Dominguez Hills School of Nursing. Last week, University President Mildred García accepted a check for $25,000 from the health care provider. In recognition of the gift and Providence Little Company of Mary's long-standing support of the university and the School of Nursing, the simulation lab in the new on-campus Nursing Clinical Skills Lab will now be known as the Providence Little Company of Mary Simulation Laboratory. “This partnership is a natural fit,” Providence Southern California Nursing Institute Director Kathy Harren said. “We are thrilled to be a ... Read More
