With the help and guidance of Male Success Alliance (MSA) student mentor Robert Head, high school junior Jovany Paz won a multi-school essay contest and the opportunity to serve as honorary ball boy on Feb. 28 when the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Charlotte Hornets at the Staples Center. Paz is a high school junior at the Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy, one of 10 schools partnering with California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) MSA program, a student success initiative focused on improving the educational outcomes of men of color at CSUDH—like Head—who in turn work off campus as student mentors. “Winning the essay contest was kind of surprising ... Read More
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Male Success Alliance Showcased at California Assembly Hearing
Is California’s education system addressing the needs of boys and men of color? That was the topic proposed during a California Assembly hearing on July 29 at the California African American Museum, located in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. Organized by the California assemblymembers Reggie Jones-Sawyer (District 59) and Rob Bonta (District 18), and moderated by Bonta and Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, the hearing brought together three panels of leaders from education and organizations that work to directly influence and create positive change for students of color. Matthew Smith, director of educational partnerships for the Male Success Alliance (MSA) at ... Read More
MSA Spring Summit Strengthens Brotherhood Among 1,000 Young Men of Color
When Jeff Duncan-Andrade saw an African-American and a Latino student straightening each other’s ties before the opening ceremony of the Male Success Alliance (MSA) 7th Annual Spring Summit “Reclaiming Our Legacy: Achievement, Advancement and Advocacy,” he was reaffirmed of how “legit” the event and the university’s commitment to helping young men of color is. For Duncan-Andrade, an associate professor of Raza studies and education administration and interdisciplinary studies at San Francisco State University, it was his fourth time speaking at the day-long summit. Hosted by the MSA at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) on Feb. 4, the summit featured workshops, ... Read More
William Franklin appointed VP for Student Affairs
After a national search that resulted in an outstanding pool of candidates, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has appointed William Franklin as its new vice president for the Division of Student Affairs. In his new role, Franklin leads a team responsible for a broad range of student support services and related programs, including: student outreach and incoming student programs; career development; student life; student leadership and multicultural development; admissions and records; financial aid and athletics; and student services available to those with disabilities, who are military veterans, conduct issues, as well as health and psychological services. “I am ... Read More
Male Success Alliance Helps Carson Win All-America City Award
The City of Carson has been named a 2015 All-America City by the National Civic League in large part thanks to the role the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Male Success Alliance (MSA) plays in the community. Members of MSA, including Acting Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs William Franklin, were in Denver last week for a three day 2015 All-America City Award conference that showcased the 16 finalist and culminated with the the announcement of the 10 winning cities. This year's award focused on community efforts to engage and support vulnerable young men and boys, aligning with efforts such as The White House's My Brother's Keeper ... Read More
