Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing

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California State University, Dominguez Hills Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing

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The Opportunity California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) seeks an energetic, experienced, and transformative leader to assume the role of Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing.

The Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing (AVPCM) position requires a dynamic, collaborative, and transformative leader responsible for creating, managing and assessing the university's strategic communications and marketing programs. The AVPCM reports to the President, and is supervised under Deborah Roberson, Chief of Staff to the University President.

This position serves as a campus leader who works collaboratively with other divisions and academic colleges. This position is responsible for leading an integrated, comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and proactive communications organization that generates high-quality, professional content for all university channels and presents a consistent, professional, and mission-driven, public image of the institution. The Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing will be based in the Los Angeles area.

California State University, Dominguez Hills has retained BRYANT GROUP to manage the search for the Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing.

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California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, Dominguez Hills, under the leadership of President Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D., strives to be the model for urban metropolitan universities in the United States.

The mission of California State University, Dominguez Hills is to provide education, scholarship and service that are, by design, accessible and transformative. We welcome students who seek academic achievement, personal fulfillment, and preparation for the work of today and tomorrow.

California State University, Dominguez Hills (a.k.a. CSUDH, Dominguez Hills, or Cal State Dominguez Hills) is a public university in the city of Carson within Los Angeles County. It was founded in 1960 and is part of the California State University (CSU) system. The campus sits on the historic Rancho San Pedro, the oldest land grant in the Los Angeles area. The land was in the continuous possession of the Dominguez family through seven generations - from 1784 to its acquisition by the people of the state of California for the University. The campus mascot is the Toro, Spanish for bull.

“We are in the business of transforming lives that transform America.” -- Dr. Thomas Parham, CSUDH President

CSUDH was originally situated in Palos Verdes, California and named South Bay State College (1960-1962). After the Watts Rebellion of 1965, the state decided that the emerging school

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should attend to the underserved population of South Central Los Angeles. It was renamed California State College, Dominguez Hills (1966), before achieving university status in 1977 and becoming known by its present name.

Founded on the principle of social justice, the student population is among the most diverse in the country. Nearly 90% of the student body are people of color. Hispanic students make up 65.2% of the student body; that is the 3rd highest in the state. African American students comprise 10.6% the highest percentage of any public university in California) and 7.5% of the students identify as Asian/Pacific Islander.

CSUDH Colleges CSUDH has six outstanding Colleges in which students pursue their academic endeavor.

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH)

College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP)

College of Education (COE)

College of Extended and International Education (CEIE)

College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing (CHHSN)

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences (CNBS)

Educational Excellence CSUDH is a major university for Los Angeles and Orange Counties. It offers 47 undergraduate majors, 21 master’s degrees, and multiple certificate and credential programs. The campus is accredited by the following associations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

In May 2020, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy received the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. This designation further solidifies the University’s aspirations to be a model urban university in America.

CSUDH was honored with a prestigious Eddy Award during the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s (LAEDC) 24th Annual Eddy Awards gala dinner in November 2019. The award recognized CSUDH’s excellence in facilitating one of the greatest levels of social mobility of universities in the region. In 2020, the university ranked #21 in Washington Monthly’s list of Master’s University Rankings. That same year, CSUDH was ranked #17 by

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U.S. News & World Report’s Top Performer on Social Mobility among universities in the west, and Money Magazine ranked CSUDH 49th in its Best Public Colleges ranking.

College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing The College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing (CHHSN) features one of the best Orthotics and Prosthetics programs in the United States. Masters students work hands-on with patients (not molds nor models) to help people live to the fullest. Operating out of a 12,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility replete with advanced measuring tools, 3D printers, and components such as acrylic resin, carbon fiber, thermoplastics, silicone, aluminum, and titanium, this program has a service range of over 150 miles from Los Angeles to San Diego. Patients served include veterans returning from war and other individuals who have lost body parts due to accidents, illness, and disease. In keeping with the values of the university, there is also a community service aspect to their efforts. Students work with third-world countries to help fulfill needs of the local population such as creating bamboo feet.

Graduates enjoy an exceedingly high rate of employment. CHHSN also features one of only two Occupational Therapy programs available in the CSU system.

“The Orthotics and Prosthetics program is one of the jewels in the crown of Dominguez Hills.” -- Dr. Enrique Ortega, Interim Associate Dean, CHHSN

This master’s program annually receives up to 400 applications for only 65 available spaces. This is due to the extremely favorable faculty-to-student ratio and the great accessibility of the professors. An astounding 99% of students in this program pass the board exam and graduates see a 99% hire rate. Cohorts in this program work closely with participants of all age groups to best prepare them for their future patients.

CHHSN is also the administrative headquarters of the California State University’s Statewide Nursing Program. This fully-online, masters-only program ranks #93 in the US News and World Report in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.

Center for Innovation in STEM Education Among the most impressive program offerings at CSUDH is STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

This undergraduate program incorporates STEM, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and STEEAM (science, technology, engineering, English language development, art and math).

CSUDH is contracted by local K-12 school districts to provide STEM education and a pathway for young students to enter STEM professions. At the core of this program are the mobile Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs), which bring the education directly to the students. A $1M gift from Toyota funded five mobile labs and vehicles to pull them. Each is outfitted with the latest cutting-edge technology such as laser cutters, 3D printers, vacuum formers, vacuum cutters, and electronic components for prototyping projects.

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“Cal State Dominguez Hills has the best STEM program in the entire state of California.” -- Dr. Michael Spagna, Provost

During STEAM Week, CSUDH “takes over” a school for five days providing K-12 students the opportunity to develop and complete a project. Friday culminates in a showcase to parents, teachers, and peers of their final product and the science that produced it. During the summer months, in the contracted school districts, CSUDH conducts an intensive five-week summer school take over for K-12 students. This well-respected program has helped CSUDH develop a strong presence in the community.

The center is also active in educating the educators. In Fall 2019, CSUDH received $10 million in federal grants to establish a comprehensive residency program that will train more than 250 science, technology, engineering, and math teachers and serve 40,000 K-12 students in Los Angeles County. This offering provides K-12 educators, at no cost, micro credentials and certificates making them NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) proficient.

To furnish these K-12 educational experiences, CSUDH hires, trains, educates, and mentors 250- 300 college students--nearly all from the Dominguez Hills campus. In addition to being deployed in the Fab Labs, these students serve in every K-12 classroom in the contracted districts as STEM tutors during classroom hours.

These various components are supported by large grants from federal and state entities, the National Science Foundation, the United States Department of Education, as well as philanthropic funds.

This program addresses several issues at the heart of the STEM crisis: the need for qualified science and math teachers, a need to inspire K-12 students through engaging STEM experiences, and the need for more women and minorities graduating with STEM degrees and pursuing careers in related fields.

“It is unlike any other program in the entire nation.” -- Dr. Kamal Hamdan, Director, Center for Innovation in STEM Education

In Spring 2020, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Professor Kamal Hamdan mobilized his network and their 3D printers to fabricate hundreds of face shields per day for medical professionals in need. These activities are consistent with the campus values of using one’s education, not simply for personal career advancement, but to empower the lives of others.

South Bay Economics Institute CSUDH developed the South Bay Economics Institute (SBEI) serving the College of Business Administration and Public Policy faculty and students and surrounding communities. It leads the area with innovative and forward-thinking economics education and research by: developing economics curriculum and teachings while incorporating proven high-impact practices; engaging the student body in economic analysis projects; and facilitating faculty development through

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economics research resources, grant writing deliverables, and local business and government community engagement.

Fully Online Courses and Distance Learning CSUDH is one of the most recognized distance learning schools in the country, offering nine degree and multiple certificate programs and courses online including:

Masters Programs • Master of Arts Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding • Master of Public Administration • Master of Science Nursing • Master of Science Quality Assurance • Master of Science Systems Engineering

Bachelors Programs • Bachelor of Science Applied Studies • Bachelor of Science Nursing • Bachelor of Science Quality Assurance

Certificate Programs • Assistive Technology Certificate • Community College Teaching Certificate • Purchasing Certificate • Quality Certificates and ASQ Certification • Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate • Sports Management Certificate • Supply Chain Management Certificate • Technical Writing Certificate

Individual Courses • DHTV -- Courses Broadcast Live Online and via Television • Individual Extension and Special Sessions Courses, including Summer Session, Spring Intersession, and Winter Session

Students are able to enroll in one fully online course per term offered by another CSU campus. This facilitates access to many high-demand, high-success courses needed to expedite graduation.

International Programs and Study Abroad Through the CSU International Programs (IP), students can participate in a study abroad program affiliated with over 70 institutions of higher learning in 18 countries. A variety of majors are offered for this year-long program. CSUDH financial aid is fully applicable to IP study programs.

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Additionally, the university offers CSUDH faculty-led study abroad programs lasting one to six weeks during winter, spring intersession and summer sessions. Students earn three to six credits that may be applicable to their degree.

Centers and Institutes CSUDH is the proud home of 23 different Centers and Institutes including: • California Stem Institute for Innovation and Improvement (CSI3) • Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) • CSUDH Infant-Toddler Development Center • Center for History and Social Science Education • Center for Mathematics and Science Education • Economics Institute • The Entrepreneurial Institute @ CSUDH • Mervyn Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute • Multicultural Affairs • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute • OSHA Training Institute Education Center • Urban Community Research Center • Other Centers and Institutes

California State University System CSUDH is one of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University System spanning the entire state. The CSU system is the largest four-year public university system in the United States, educating nearly half a million students per year. The system has one of the most diverse student populations in the country. The CSU System was established in 1960 encompassing the first institution of public higher education in California, San Jose State University, established in 1857, and the most recent, California State University, Channel Islands, established in 2002.

The California State University system produces $17 billion a year in economic activity and one in every 10 California workers is a graduate.

Dr. Timothy P. White is Chancellor of the California State University system, overseeing 23 campuses, more than 482,000 students, and 53,000 faculty and staff. The CSU System is governed by a 25-member Board of Trustees, the majority of whom are appointed by the Governor of California.

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California State University, Dominguez Hills Facts

Founded: 1960

President: Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D.

University Enrollment: 17,763 - Total 15,873 - Undergraduate 1,890 - Graduate/Professional (Post-Bac)

Areas of Study: 296 Degree (Concentration) Options Across 77 Academic Programs

Degrees Awarded, (2018- Bachelor’s – 3,165 19): Master’s/Professional – 768 Total – 3,933

Faculty: 1,022

Staff: 1,491

Endowment: $12.9 million

Operating Budget: $255 million

University Web Site: www.csudh.edu

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Construction There are three major campus construction projects that are underway or have recently completed -- the Science and Innovation Building, Innovation and Instruction Building, and a new Student Housing building. Each one plays a major role in keeping CSUDH at the forefront of urban universities, while also enhancing the campus aesthetic and improving student services.

Science and Innovation Building The new Science and Innovation Building is a three‐story instructional building encompassing 91,000 gross square feet (GSF) that houses teaching and research laboratory space for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and CISE (Center for Innovation in STEM Education), including a maker‐space fabrication lab. A landscaped courtyard links this building with the Natural Sciences and Mathematics building to provide an outdoor space for congregation and collaboration.

A virtual tour is available with this link and a digital fly-through is available here

Innovation and Instruction Building The Innovation and Instruction Building will be a new four-story structure at the entrance of the CSUDH campus. The building will have approximately 107,600 GSF of space and is slated to be complete by Fall Semester 2021.

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A virtual tour is available with this link.

Student Housing Building The new Student Housing Building consists of a 506-bed complex of dormitory-style student housing. This new complex includes a four-story Residence Building and a one-story Commons Building. The Residence Building includes double, triple, and quadruple bedrooms, shared restrooms, private bedrooms for 11 Resident Advisors, a laundry room, study rooms, several small and large lounges, and a two-bedroom apartment for the Residential Coordinator. The Commons Building houses administrative offices, lounge and multi-purpose space, mail/package delivery room, vending area, a convenience store, restrooms, study room for small groups, and other miscellaneous support spaces.

Sports California State University, Dominguez Hills competes in intercollegiate athletics for men and women, and participates through the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Men’s sports include

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baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer. Women’s sports include basketball, soccer, softball, track and field and volleyball. The players are called Toros and play under the colors of Cardinal and Gold.

Collegiate sports facilities include Toro Stadium (soccer), Torodome (basketball and volleyball), and Toro Field (baseball and softball). In total, 95 Toros have been awarded All-American status totaling 134 awards. The University has earned three NCAA Division II Championships in soccer. Former Toro Kevin Pillar currently plays center field for the Colorado Rockies. Carmelita Jeter is a six-time All-American who won three medals (gold, silver, and bronze) in the 2012 Olympics and set a World Record in the 4x400 Relay.

Toro Softball Field Dignity Health Sports Park

The Dominguez Hills campus enjoys a number of strategic partnerships with various community entities. CSUDH is home to Dignity Health Sports Park a multiple-use professional sports complex that consists of a Soccer Stadium, Tennis Stadium, a track and field facility, and VELO Sports Center – the only cycling track of its kind located in the United States. The $150 million complex opened in 2003 and was developed and operated by the Anschutz Entertainment Group. With a seating capacity of 27,000, the stadium is the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States.

Its primary tenant is the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. The stadium was also home to the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL. Prior to the completion of the National Football League’s Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, Dignity Health Sports Park was home to the Los Angeles Chargers. It also hosted the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup final and the 2004 NCAA Men’s College Cup. The venue is also popular for concerts and television and film productions. During the 2028 Summer Olympics, the venue will host rugby, tennis, modern pentathlon, field hockey, and track cycling.

Position Description Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing The Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing (AVPCM) is responsible for creating, managing, and assessing the University’s strategic communications and marketing programs. This includes leadership, direction, and evaluation of operations and

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productivity for all marketing and publications, including enrollment management marketing, brand management, and media and constituent relations.

This position manages a professional staff of ten, two administrative personnel, two to three student assistants and one to two consultants.

This position will integrate the needs of the Office of the President and the University as a whole to raise the visibility, develop recognition, and enhance the image of the Office of the President and CSUDH to the campus community and external audiences.

CSUDH seeks a campus leader who works collaboratively with other divisions and academic colleges to lead an integrated, comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and proactive communications organization that generates high-quality, professional content for all university channels and presents a consistent, professional, and mission-driven public image of the institution. While the position has overall strategic and leadership responsibilities, it is very much “hands-on” in working with staff and is involved in the day-to-day production of communications in various formats. The AVP will also serve as the University’s Public Information Officer.

“I expect this position [AVPCM] to be monitoring the zeitgeist of the moment. There are always interesting stories that relate to how the University is involved in facilitating these conversations on a local and national level.” -- Dr. Thomas Parham, CSUDH President

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of branding, marketing, public relations, and communication practices, principles, and techniques related to an academic or similar institution. • Effective supervisory principles and practices and organizational management, including budgets and leading teams to meet organizational objectives. • Provide strong leadership in the development and implementation of university marketing and communications. • Effectively represent the University through public speaking and media networking on a local, regional, and national level. • Write and edit documents with attention to context. • Detail and communicate simply, clearly, and effectively using a high level of written and oral communication skills. • Design, implement, and execute plans for university marketing and communications. • Detect trends, make recommendations for innovative change, and implement solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and creativity. Research and evaluate alternatives and determine the most effective course of action. • Work independently, demonstrate strong organizational skills, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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• Present the aims and objectives of the CSUDH communications and marketing program to inform and persuade targeted individuals or groups effectively. • Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills; train, evaluate performance, take corrective action as needed; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and establish and maintain effective working relationships, partnerships, and coalitions with University and external community stakeholders. • Ability to analyze large amounts of data, which includes, but not limited to, manage measurement of all marketing campaigns, analyzing traffic, lead generation, and activity alongside SEM/SEO to ensure campaign targets are reached and ROI is achieved; pro-actively review metrics mid-campaign to determine what is working and what can be improved or optimized for better/desired outcomes. • Think critically and apply innovative solutions to address problems. • Create, manage and deliver complex (multi-level channel) and comprehensive marketing/messaging plans. • Big Picture Vision which includes, but not limited to, capturing the vision (as directed by the Office of the President), and translate it to the relevant subsidiaries and campus communities in a language that resonates with them and their respective target demos; manage long-term strategic goals; and identify new and emerging opportunities and products in the marketplace. • Tech-savvy and proficient with New Products/Platforms such as Instagram (+IGTV), Twitter, TikTok, SnapChat, Facebook, LinkedIn (at minimum). • Proficiency with the full Adobe Creative Suite (Including but not limited to DreamWeaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat). Proficiency with multi-platform management tools like Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, ZohoSocial, and Buffer. • Commitment to stellar content creation with an emphasis on the need for branded, consistent, streamlined, and engaging content relevant to the time and culture. • Java, CSS, Mac/PC proficiency (strongly desired). • Outstanding Public Relations, Crisis Management, and Engagement Messaging skills. • The ability to mirror “the voice” of the University and protect and uplift the University’s narrative; own the end-to-end communications, working across all schools to ensure messaging and branding alignment throughout the entire University. • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to follow-through. This becomes important in creating the structure for authentic and up-to-date e-commerce engagement.

Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and least eight years of progressively responsible experience in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Marketing, or related fields.

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Preferred Qualifications: • A Master’s degree or terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a field of expertise. • Five years of supervisory/managerial experience in communications, marketing, or a related field. Three to five years of demonstrable acumen and experience in digital marketing.

It is expected that the AVPCM duties will break down into these percentages: 35% Marketing 35% Strategic Communications 25% Media Relations and Public Affairs 5% Performing other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Biographical Profile Deborah Roberson, J.D., has more than 13 years of California State University experience and is the Chief of Staff, Office of the President at CSU Dominguez Hills, and the direct supervisor to the AVPCM. Prior to assuming her current duties, Deborah served for four years as the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at the campus. In the AVP, Human Resources role she provided leadership for the following units: Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment, Classification/Compensation, Workers’ Compensation/ADA, and Professional Development/Training. She served as the Interim Title IX Administrator for approximately one year and was the campus Whistleblower Administrator. Deborah has engaged with a diverse compliment of stakeholders, while serving on a variety of committees. Additionally, Deborah spent four years on the California State University, Los Angeles Campus as the AVP for Human Resources.

Prior to her appointment at Dominguez Hills, she worked at the CSU Office of the Chancellor in the System-wide Human Resources Labor Relations unit. In this capacity she provided management advice and counsel to many of the 23 CSU campuses regarding collective bargaining agreements, regulatory compliance with state and federal laws, and on behalf of the campuses responded to formal complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Deborah possesses significant arbitration representation experience and served as an advocate and representation in grievance arbitrations.

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Deborah has more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Executive Management. Prior to joining the Office of the Chancellor, Deborah worked at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), the largest wholesale water company in the U.S. In this employment, she served in two key roles, as Executive Strategist for the Chief Executive Officer and as the Chief Human Resource’s Officer. As head of Human Resources for the 1,700 employee the company, she managed an $8 million annual budget for a staff of 56 employees. In this role, Deborah provided company-wide leadership, and direction for such diverse areas as employee benefits, human resources information technology, staffing, equity and diversity, training and organizational effectiveness, classification, and compensation. She additionally served as the company’s Employee Relations Officer, and the Plan Administrator for the Company’s 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans.

In addition to these public sector undertakings, Deborah’s extensive work experience in California public sector organizations includes work for the City of Pasadena (Human Resources Manager) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Senior Employee Relations Analyst).

Deborah Roberson earned a Juris Doctor degree from Howard University School of Law, while working at the Migrant Legal Action Program in Washington, D.C. She completed her undergraduate program at UCLA in Political Science, where she competed on the track and field team and was a two time All-American.

Biographical Profile Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D. is a family man who resides in the Southern California area with his wife, Davida. Dr. Parham is the 11th president of California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Dr. Parham previously served as vice chancellor for student affairs and an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, Irvine, where he had been since 1985. Prior to his role as vice chancellor, he served as assistant vice chancellor for counseling and health services, Counseling Center director, and director of the Career and Life Planning Center at UCI. Early in his career, Dr. Parham also held an appointment on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

“Dr. P.,” as he is affectionately known, is a licensed psychologist with more than 35 years as a scholar and practitioner. He has sustained a research and scholarly focus in the area of psychological nigrescence, specifically on identity development, African psychology, and multicultural counseling. In addition to writing over 50 journal articles and/or book chapters, he is the author of Psychological Storms: The African American Struggle for Identity (African American Images, 1997) and Counseling Persons of African Descent: Raising the Bar of Practitioner Competence (Sage, 2002). He also co-authored of Culturally Adaptive Counseling Skills: Demonstrations of Evidence-Based Practices (Sage, 2011) and the highly regarded The

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Psychology of Blacks book series, now in its fourth edition, The Psychology of Blacks: Centering Our Perspectives in the African Consciousness, 4th ed. (Pearson Education, 2011).

Dr. Parham contributes his talents in the areas of social advocacy, community uplift and youth empowerment to communities in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In fact, in 2020, Dr. Parham was honored by the City of Los Angeles and received the Hall of Fame award in Education at a ceremony held in the City Hall chamber.

President Parham believes that there is no greater blessing in life, next to being a parent, than being entrusted with the personal and intellectural growth and development of students. In speaking about the campus and the impact the University has on the community, Parham has asserted that “we are in the business of transforming lives that transform America”.

In characterizing him, some have written: “Parham is a gifted and charismatic speaker in the tradition of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Indeed, for many, his presence as a public figure is transformative; the power of his innate humanity and manifest love conveying an overwhelming sense of acceptance and understanding. You feel a great many things in the presence of Dr. Parham; mostly, you just feel better” (Mears, 2002).

Dr. Parham grew up in Southern California and received his bachelor’s degree in social ecology from the University of California, Irvine, his master’s degree in counseling psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, and his Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He is licensed to practice psychology in California.

Carson, CA While serving the South Bay and South Los Angeles regions of the LA Basin, the Dominguez Hills campus enjoys a strategic partnership with the City of Carson. We collaborate with city government officials, partner with them on strategic endeavors, and our students enjoy taking advantage of co-curricular learning opportunities within city, and area facilities.

Our campus activities however are not restricted to the City of Carson alone, indeed, we seek to have a major influence on the Los Angeles city and county region.

Los Angeles, CA The City of Los Angeles (also known as Los Angeles or LA) is a cosmopolitan city and a destination for people worldwide. It is the largest city in California, with a population of roughly four million people, and is the second most populous city in the United States behind New York City. LA is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and the entertainment industry.

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Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic economies in the world, with a fast-growing and immense high-tech industry, world leading creative economy, and tremendous strength in aerospace and advanced transportation. It is the nation’s largest manufacturing base, has the nation’s largest international trade industry, and supports a rapidly increasing amount of venture capital investment in startups. In fact, President Parham and the Dominguez Hills campus are a part of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and collaborate with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to sponsor a quarterly Future Forum.

The banking and finance industry in Los Angeles is one of the largest in the United States. Entertainment (film, television, and music production) is the best-known industry in Los Angeles. In 2015 the film and video industry contributed more than $49 billion to California’s economy.

The Port of Los Angeles, 11 miles from CSUDH, has been the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere for the past 20 years, and is connected to one in nine jobs in Southern California. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 14 miles from CSUDH, is the fourth busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States, based on number of passengers.

Los Angeles has a year-round climate of mild-to-hot and mostly dry making it ideal for all outdoor activities any time of year. With 75 miles of beaches, it is no wonder that swimming, surfing, boating, beach volleyball, paddle boarding, and general sun-bathing are among the most popular activities. Also, in close proximity, are hiking trails, horse riding trails, bike paths, outdoor yoga, rock climbing, snow skiing, and nearly anything else you can think of.

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Los Angeles is home to major sports teams from all five major leagues. Local teams include the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), LA Galaxy (MLS), Los Angeles Football Club (MLS), Los Angeles Clippers (NBA), Los Angeles Lakers, (NBA), Los Angeles Chargers (NFL), Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Kings (NHL), LA Sparks (WNBA), and the Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL). The newest NFL stadium, SoFi Stadium, in the city of Inglewood, opened in Fall 2020 as the home of the Rams and Chargers and will host the 2022 Super Bowl.

College sports abound as well with schools such as California State Universities Dominguez Hills, Northridge, Long Beach, and Los Angeles, as well as UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount University.

In 2028, Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics for the third time, becoming only the third city in the world to hold that honor.

If arts and culture are your passion, you will find over 100 museums and hundreds of theaters for live performances of independent productions to Broadway shows. The music scene is vibrant, and you can find up and coming musicians or watch legendary artists who perform at several indoor and outdoor venues (Staples Center, Hollywood Bowl, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion). There is something for every taste.

For more information, visit Discover Los Angeles.

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