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
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
Student James Harris receives Torrance Chamber’s Inspirational Spirit Award
James Harris, a business accounting major and Africana studies minor at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), is more than happy to help high school student Raul Ruiz when he calls looking for a ride to school, a few bucks or for Harris to let his teachers know he can’t make it to school. Ruiz has come a long way since Harris began mentoring him at Bethune Middle School in Los Angeles, one of the schools he has been assigned as an academic mentor in CSUDH’s Male Success Alliance (MSA). “I met Raul when he was involved in a gang. He was very quiet when we first met. I found out he had failing grades in all his classes, that his parents neglected him, and that ... Read More
Interim VP William Franklin to receive the CSU’s Wang Family Excellence Award
As a high school and college student, William Franklin, interim vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), learned firsthand how academic enrichment programs such as Upward Bound and the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) can improve student success. He credits his participation in Upward Bound during the 10th grade for “salvaging his dreams.” Those experiences have had a significant impact on Franklin’s professional career. As interim vice president, he serves as CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan’s chief adviser on student affairs issues, while working with academic and administrative units in the development of ... Read More
Photos & Quotes: Reflections on 2014 Male Success Alliance Summit
The Male Success Alliance's (MSA) 5th annual spring summit at CSU Dominguez Hills aimed to motivate young African American and Latino male students to pursue academic and professional excellence through mentorship and brotherhood. The May 8 summit brought together elected officials, academics, successful professionals and hundreds of middle school and high school students from L.A. for a one-day event to harbor unity among the community. In line with President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, MSA believes that through brotherhood, integrity and perseverance, they can positively impact every life they encounter. From mesmerizing speakers and breakout sessions to college ... Read More
