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Message from Academic Affairs |
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At the January 30th Academic Affairs Spring 2026 Kickoff, Provost Costino announced that the campus is not moving forward with the program discontinuation process for the six programs identified for possible discontinuation at this time and is instead set to engage in a process of Academic Portfolio Transformation. This process brings us together as a campus community to develop a mission-aligned academic portfolio that is attractive to first-time, transfer, returning, and graduate students and is responsive to the rapidly changing world they will enter. This transformation will be driven by faculty collaboration and result in curricula that build transferable skills, advance career readiness and social mobility, and incorporate interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge production and problem solving.
A survey went out on Friday, February 6, to help launch this work and identify areas of potential connection and partnership. The results will inform upcoming brown bag discussions, professional development opportunities, and additional spaces for dialogue and collaboration. If you have not yet completed the survey, we encourage you to do so by February 20th.
Join us for the first Academic Affairs Brown Bag for Spring 2026 on Wednesday, February 11th at noon (I&I 1500).
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Faculty are encouraged to attend the Academic Senate General meetings to have a major voice in academic policy decisions which closely affect the curriculum, access to the curriculum, or the quality of the curriculum.
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Resolutions Recently Approved |
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The establishment of a mechanism for externally-funded faculty to temporarily reclassify as “Grant Related Instructional Faculty.”
- Revisions to the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement policy to maintain compliance with requirements of the Chancellor’s Office.
- Revisions to the membership of the University Writing Committee for the policy to reflect current practice.
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Academic Senate Current Vacancies |
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Two Faculty Representatives for the WSCUC (WASC) Reaffirmation of Accreditation Steering Committee
- Senator representing Non-Academic Affairs Staff
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Statewide Academic Senate Updates |
January 2026 ASCSU Plenary Update
At the January Plenary, system leaders shared updates on the formation of a new Division of Student Success and Strategic Enrollment Management aligned with CSU Forward, emphasizing coordinated implementation, improved access to data, and shared accountability for student success targets beginning with the fall 2027 cohort.
Enrollment planning continues to focus on retention and graduation alongside recruitment, including attention to second- and third-year persistence, policy reviews that may impede student progress, and efforts to streamline Cal State Apply in response to demographic shifts and adult learner needs.
Additional updates addressed ongoing reviews of PACE and fully online programs, consideration of credit for prior learning, cross-campus collaboration, and potential updates to policies governing consortium degrees and academic residency.
The plenary also included updates from the CSU Alumni Council on strengthening faculty engagement through alumni participation in academic programs, as well as a featured presentation by Dr. Nimisha Barton (CSULB) examining historical patterns of backlash in higher education and prompting discussion on faculty roles and shared governance.
Resolutions Approved by the ASCSU
The ASCSU approved the following resolutions at the January Plenary. Full text is available at ASCSU Plenary Resolutions.
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- AS-3763-25/JEDI – Support for Minority Serving Institutions
Urges federal and state advocacy to restore MSI funding, encourages development of state-based support, and reaffirms CSU commitments related to equity, inclusion, and culturally relevant educational opportunities. - AS-3764-25/FGA – Change in Advocacy Position Categories on ASCSU Monitored Legislative Bills
Revises legislative advocacy guidelines by adopting “Support,” “Oppose,” and “Pending” as standard position categories. - AS-3765-25/FGA – 2025–2026 ASCSU Policy Agenda Priorities and Goals
Establishes seven priority areas to guide evaluation of legislation and legislative advocacy efforts for 2025–26. - AS-3768-25/AA – California State University Discipline-Based Councils
Requests administrative support for existing Discipline-Based Councils and encourages the formation of additional councils, with guidance on organization and Senate engagement. - AS-3773-26/Exec – Apportionment of ASCSU Seats
Approves 2025 census results, assigns an additional senator to seven campuses with the largest FTEF, and reflects representation changes following the integration of Cal Maritime with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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21st Annual Student Research Conference, March 3-5, 2026 (Participation Welcome) |
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Faculty are invited to participate in the SRC Mock Presentation Practice & Feedback Sessions [PDF], taking place on February 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26, 2026.
These sessions will provide students (especially first-time presenters) with a valuable opportunity to present their research to a faculty audience and receive constructive feedback before the conference.
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There is still time to sign up to be a judge at SRC 2026. A record number of presentations were submitted. All faculty and staff members are welcome to serve as judges. Zoom training sessions will be in February 2026.
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2026 CSUDH Research Symposium - March 5-6 |
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The Pre-tenure Faculty Organization, Office of Graduate Studies & Research, and the Office of the Provost invite your submissions for the 2026 CSUDH Research Symposium. All faculty and staff members are welcome to participate!
Submissions are due Monday, February 23rd.
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2026 Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Symposium - April 9 |
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The Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) team and University Library invite all CSUDH faculty and staff to join us for a full day of workshops and presentations about Open Educational Resources (OER), course materials, and affordability.
The day will culminate with a Faculty Recognition Ceremony at 2:30 p.m.
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Spring 2026 Hygiene Drive: March 2 - April 30 |
The College of Health, Human Services & Nursing in collaboration with the College of Arts & Humanities, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and TORO Care are collecting donations for the Spring Hygiene Drive [PDF].
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Professors from Communications—Dr. Ana X. De la Serna and Prof. Adam Elrashidi—have been named "Center for Community News Champions" for 2026. This award recognizes the recipients' leadership in building a news-academic partnership, with the goal of giving Champions tools to grow and support that partnership.
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The Digital Media Arts Department, in conjunction with the CSUDH Athletics Department, is producing a six-episode film documentary series, "The Toro Way," that follows the Toro men’s soccer team through the 2025-2026 season. The series is being produced by students in the DMA 495 Sports Documentary class.
- Faculty in the Department of Modern Languages will present the following topics to 27 students from Lawndale High School this Spring:
- Dr. Michael Galant: “Spanish loanwords in San Cristóbal Lachirioag Zapotec and the evolution of ch”
- Dr. Melissa González-Contreras: “Presentation on University Level Literature Activities and Analyzes of Literary Works”
- Dr. Benito Gómez: “Diversity of Curriculum in Spanish Programs, Including Study Abroad in Higher Ed”
- CSUDH Spanish student, Magdalena Noriega, will present “A day in the Life of a CSUDH Spanish Student”
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Health, Human Services & Nursing |
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Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute |
The Dymally Fellows Cohort will travel to Washington, D.C. for a transformative educational excursion, which will center on exploring the nation’s historic landmarks, gaining firsthand exposure to policymakers and the legislative process, and engaging deeply with the rich political and cultural landscape of the nation’s capital. This trip marks the second of four annual educational excursions undertaken by Dymally Fellows, each designed to strengthen civic knowledge, leadership development, and real-world political engagement.
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Toro Athletics - February 14 |
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Faculty and staff, come out to support Toro Athletics on Saturday, February 14th for a home quadruple header.
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- Women's Softball vs. Vanguard University at noon and 2:00 p.m.
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Men's Baseball vs. Cal State L.A. at 1:00 p.m.
- Women's Basketball vs. Cal State Monterey Bay at 1:00 p.m.
- Men's Basketball vs. Cal State Monterey Bay at 3:00 p.m.
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WSCUC Steering Committee Co-chairs Drs. Michele Dunbar and Marisol Cardenas presented an overview of the WSCUC Reaffirmation of Accreditation process at the February 4, 2026, Academic Senate Meeting. They announced two action items:
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Request for faculty representatives for the Steering Committee: See the 2/5/26 Senate Call for Service email. Nominations are due by 5pm on Thursday, February 12th.
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Request for review of academic degree programs listings on department websites: To prepare for the WSCUC visit and for the upcoming IT migration to the new platform, please review your department/program websites to confirm that (1) the names of your programs are listed correctly and (2) required curriculum is linked to the University Catalog per Academic Affairs Policy AA 2007-10.
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If you are interested in being involved, contact Dr. Michele Dunbar, WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer.
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| Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series - Shared Governance
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🕛noon - 1:00 p.m.
📍 I&I 1500
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Toro Athletics Quadruple Header
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President's Day -
No Classes
Campus Open
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Commencement Student Speaker Nominations Due
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2026 CSUDH Research Symposium Abstracts Due
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| | Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 p.m.
📍 I&I 1500
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| Spring 2026 Hygiene Drive
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| | PTE Reminder - Optional PTE Questions Submissions
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Assessment Toro Hour - "Building Safer Communities: What Assessment Shows about the CAPE Domestic Violence Counselor Training
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Student Research Conference 2026
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🕛 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
📍 LCH A223
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2026 CSUDH Research Symposium
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| Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 p.m.
📍 I&I 1500
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Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 p.m.
📍 I&I 1500
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| Spring Recess -
No Classes - Campus Open
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Cesar Chavez Day -
Campus Closed
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| 🕛 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
📍 TBA
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Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 p.m.
📍 I&I 1500
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| 🕛8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
📍 I&I 1300
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| | PTE Student Course Evaluation Period - 15 week courses
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| Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 p.m.
📍 I&I 1500
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🕛9: 00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
📍Dignity Health Sports Park
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