Source: Daily Breeze/Southern California News Group Some California colleges and universities will soon show their commitment to the success of African American students in higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 1348, which establishes the the nation’s first designation of Black-Serving Institutions, or colleges and universities that will provide extra support for Black students, who historically have had disproportionate access to educational resources. The bill, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, will become law on Jan. 1. The designation, similar to the existing federal recognitions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Asian American and Native American ... Read More
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Univision: ASI President Discusses Civic Engagement on “Road to the White House”
Source: Univision Los Angeles [Video, Spanish, from 18:26] CSUDH Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Edgar Mejia-Alezano appeared on Univision to speak about the Ballot Bowl voter registration competition, election season, and what issues are impacting young people the most. Watch from 18:26: ... Read More
Senate District 35: Senator Bradford’s Legislation to Create a Designation for Black-Serving Colleges Passes Senate Committee
Source: Office of California State Senator Steven Bradford Senator Steven Bradford’s legislation to establish a state-level designation recognizing institutions of higher education that excel in educating and serving Black students has passed the Senate Education Committee 6-0 with bipartisan support. Black students in California and nationally are historically underrepresented in higher education. SB 1348 would create a way to recognize public and private colleges and universities that are making significant commitments to promote Black student success. “SB 1348 will focus attention on the disparities that exist for Black students in higher education,” Senator ... Read More
Toros Advocate in Sacramento
In February, a CSUDH delegation traveled to the California State Capitol to discuss the critical need for investment in the CSU with government officials and policymakers. This year’s visit included meetings with Secretary of State Shirley Weber, State Senators Steve Bradford and Lena Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Mia Bonta, and also marked the first time that CSUDH brought a corporate partner to advocate for higher education. The delegation included CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham, administrators, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Edgar Mejia-Alezano, ASI Director of Legislative Affairs Adilene Tinoco, and Glenn Choe from Toyota Regulatory Affairs. Throughout their ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Carson Celebrates the Start of Its New Internship Program
Source: Daily Breeze The Carson internship program, which offers students paid work opportunities within the municipal government, is poised to become an annual endeavor, city officials said on Tuesday night, March 19. Carson held a ceremonial signing for the agreement between the city and Cal State Dominguez Hills during Tuesday’s council meeting. “It’s a game-changer,” Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes said before presiding over the ceremonial signing alongside CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham. “This initiative is not just about providing jobs, but it’s about nurturing the next generation of our leaders,” Davis-Holmes, a CSUDH alumna, added. “I’m looking forward to further partnership ... Read More
