At the Teachers College, Columbia University Convocation ceremony in New York on May 14, CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham received a Medal for Distinguished Service—the highest honor bestowed by the college. As an award recipient, he also addressed graduates, families, and guests during the ceremony for the departments of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, and Human Development. During his address, Parham implored graduates to live and work with integrity, compassion, and a willingness to be of service to others. “You graduates will be challenged to align your consciousness with your destiny, and determine what your destinies will be,” he said. “You’ve got to ask yourself, ‘what is ... Read More
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L.A. Sentinel: Teachers College of Columbia University Honors Dr. Thomas Parham
Source: L.A. Sentinel Dr. Thomas Parham, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, will receive the Medal of Distinguished Service from the Teachers College at Columbia University on Tuesday, May 14. The honor recognizes Parham for being a pioneer of multicultural psychology and dedicated to the betterment of society throughout his 35+ years career as a scholar and practitioner. Parham also served as president of the National Association of Black Psychologists and led the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. In a letter to Parham about the honor, Thomas Bailey, president of Teachers College, wrote, “Thanks to your substantial academic ... Read More
2022 Faculty Awards Honor Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service
2022 Faculty Excellence Recipients CSUDH honored five faculty members during the 2022 Faculty Awards Reception on May 3 for their excellence in teaching and research, their contributions to university governance and development, and for the role non-tenure track faculty play in student achievement. Watch the event recording here. Lyle E. Gibson Dominguez Hills Distinguished Teacher Award Dr. Anne Soon Choi, Interdisciplinary Studies Read Dr. Choi's Story Presidential Outstanding Professor Award Dr. Kimberly Huth, English Read Dr. Huth's Story Catherine H. Jacobs Outstanding Faculty Lecturer Award Dr. Laurie D. Inman, Liberal Studies Read Dr. Inman's Story Excellence in Research, ... Read More
CSUDH Recognized as Equity Champion for Latinx Transfer Students
CSUDH's stalwart support for Latinx transfer students has earned the university recognition as a 2021 Equity Champion for Excellence in Transfer for Latinx Students. Announced at the Champions of Higher Education and Equity Champions for Excellence in Transfer annual awards ceremony, CSUDH's honor reflected the university's success in leading the state in supporting Latinx students through the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program. ADT facilitates California Community Colleges (CCC) students in transferring to the CSU by guaranteeing a CSU campus admission to community college students who earn at least 60 units needed of a bachelor's degree in a specific major. For many students ... Read More
