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Message from Academic Affairs |
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Academic Portfolio Transformation Update |
The Academic Portfolio Transformation survey received 95 responses, representing approximately 67% of programs with participation from all Colleges. Several key themes and curricular interests emerged from the results, including social justice, equity, and community; sustainability, climate, and the environment; and health/community health.
Faculty also identified several areas of student curricular need, including developing students’ ability to ethically understand and use AI and emerging technologies; strengthening career development support; and building transferable, applied skills.
Faculty are invited to gather at the Faculty Development Center on the following Wednesdays from 2:30 – 5:00 pm to learn more about the Academic Portfolio Transformation, share ideas, and collaborate with colleagues: March 11, March 25, April 15, April 29 and May 13.
Presentations are also being held in support of the initiative:
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Friday, March 13, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, I&I 1300, “Calculating the Cost of Academic Programs & Trends in Higher Education”
- Tuesday, March 17, 2:30 – 3:30 pm (Zoom), “Curriculum Review 101,” Assessment Toro Hour
- Friday, April 17, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Zoom), “Turning Service into Scholarly Inquiry”
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See the article on CSUDH in the March issue of CalMatters.
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Faculty are encouraged to attend the Academic Senate General meetings to have a major voice in academic policy decisions.
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Academic Senate Current Vacancies |
- Senator representing Non-Academic Affairs Staff
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Statewide Academic Senate Updates |
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Non-Tenure Track Faculty Advisory Board (NTTFAB) |
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Faculty are encourage to attend NTTFAB meetings which are held on Fridays from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, via Zoom.
Spring 2026 Meeting Schedule:
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March 20 - Special guests: Jessi Smith AVP, Faculty Affairs and Development and Terry McGlynn, Academic Senate Chair
- April 10 - Special guest: Ruma Chopra, Academic Affairs Chief of Staff (tentative)
- April 24 - Special guest: TBA
- May 8 - Special guest: Ruma Chopra, Academic Affairs Chief of Staff
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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 pm.
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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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- Mosaic, CSUDH Student Dance Company, led by Artistic Director and Dance Faculty, Amy Allen, will be touring Toronto, Canada during spring break 2026 to participate in exchanges with York University, Randolph College and the Dance Arts Institute.
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Between February 4-7, Dance students presented at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional conference at CSU, Long Beach.
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Between February 10-14, Theatre Arts students presented Clyde's at the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Region 8 Conference. Highlights:
- CSUDH won the "Huge Golden Wrench" for the quickest load in/out team.
- Shaunte Caraballo, Assistant Professor of Theatre, won the Golden Medallion for outstanding service with ACTF.
- Three students, Ynetta Carter, Jabari Williams, and Markel Sealy, reached the semi-finals for the Irene Ryans for acting.
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Student, Wayne Sam, made it to the directing finals.
- Jozben Barret, Lecturer in Theatre Arts, who serves on the board of ACTF and is chair of BOLD (Building Opportunity Through Leadership and Development) presented workshops.
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Business Administration and Public Policy |
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The CSUDH Volunteer Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free income tax preparation services to low-income families and students in the community. The program runs every Saturday from January through April 11 and is staffed by IRS-certified student volunteers. Through this service, students gain valuable hands-on experience while helping community members accurately file their taxes at no cost.
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Health, Human Services & Nursing |
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Echoes of Expression invites audiences on a journey through the raw, unfiltered emotions that shape the human experience.
- March 25-28 in the University Theatre
- Stuart Little: The Musical
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April 22-25 in the University Theatre
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- African Diaspora Lecture Series - "Singing the Word"
- Thursday, March 19, 12:00 noon - Zoom
- African Diaspora Lecture Series - "Where the Queen Lives"
- Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 noon - Zoom
- African Diaspora Lecture Series - "Gospel Binds Everything Together"
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Friday, May 8, 12:00 noon - Zoom
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- Gospel Music Concert Series
- Friday, March 27, 5:00pm in the University Theatre
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Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute |
Dymally Fellows participated in an educational excursion to Washington, D.C. last month. Students visited historical landmarks, government institutions, and institutions of arts and culture. The Washington, D.C. trip continues to serve as a cornerstone experience of the Dymally Fellows Program, reinforcing its mission to cultivate the next generation of thoughtful, globally conscious leaders.
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The CSUDH served as host campus for the Cal State Cup on March 7. Toros were responsible for running the live broadcast.
View the recording of the Cal State Cup here.
Visit CSUDH Esports on the second floor of the Leo Cain Library.
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See upcoming events sponsored by the Innovation Incubator:
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Arevon AIRE Pitch Competition
- Thursday, March 12 - 9:00am -1:30pm in I&I 1300 (Banquet Hall)
- Students compete for $30K in prizes for renewable energy concepts.
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Alpha Start
- Friday, March 20 - 11:00am - 4:00pm in I&I 2100
- Launch a side hustle in a day and graduate without student debt! Both mentors and participants welcome!
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City of Carson Small Business Growth Academy Showcase
- Thursday, April 23 - 7:30 -10:00am in I&I 1300 (Banquet Hall)
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Local businesses celebrate the completion of the growth program and showcase their businesses for the campus and the community.
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Toro Athletics - March 2026 |
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Faculty and Staff, come out to show support for Toro Athletics!
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- Men's Basketball (Hayward, CA)
- Men’s Baseball on campus at Toro Field
- Friday, March 13, 3:00 pm vs. CSU Monterey Bay
- Saturday, March 14, 12 noon vs. CSU Monterey Bay (DH)
- Saturday, March 14, 3:00 pm vs. CSU Monterey Bay
- Sunday, March 15, 12 noon vs. CSU Monterey Bay
- Women’s Softball on campus at Toro Diamond
- Friday, March 13, 1:00 pm vs. CSU Monterey Bay (DH)
- Friday, March 13, 3:00 pm vs. CSU Monterey Bay
- Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am vs. CSU Monterey Bay (DH)
- Saturday, March 14, 1:00 pm vs. CSU Monterey Bay
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Highlights in Toro Athletics |
- Track and Field
- 4 x 100 Toro Relay Team placed first at the 30th Rossi Relay hosted by Claremont, Mudd, Scripps.
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On February 14th, student athlete, Teloni Ervin, set a new school record (1.38.11) in the 600 meters at the Sako Indoor/Outdoor Qualifier at Soko University of America in Aliso Viejo, CA.
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
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- The Academic Senate elected Drs. Megumi Kuwabara and Yesenia Fernandez to the WSCUC Steering Committee. The committee will hold its first meeting before the end of March.
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What YOU can do now: Please review your department/program websites to confirm that (1) the names of your academic degree programs match how they are listed in the University Catalog; and (2) the 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 in accreditation, contact Dr. Michele Dunbar, WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer.
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| Spring 2026 Hygiene Drive
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| | PTE Reminder - Optional PTE Questions Submissions
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VITA Income Tax Preparation Services
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| | Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛 noon - 1:00 pm
📍 I&I 1500
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| Curricular Transformation Advocacy Team
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🕛 2:30 - 5:00 pm
📍 FDC - LIB 1940
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Patricia Eliet Memorial Lecture Series:
Chiwan Choi
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🕛 4:00 pm
📍 LIB South 5th Floor
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Calculating the Cost of Academic Programs & Trends in Higher Education
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🕛 1:00 - 2:00 pm
📍 I&I 1300
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| | Toro Men's Baseball vs. CSU Monterey Bay
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🕛 3/13: 3 pm
3/14: Noon & 3 pm
3/15: Noon
📍 Toro Field
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| Toro Women's Softball vs. CSU Monterey Bay
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🕛3/13, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm (double header)
3/14, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm (double header)
📍Toro Diamond
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| | Assessment Toro Hour - Curriculum 101
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CSUDH Energy & Sustainability Summit
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🕛10:00 am- 2:00 pm
📍LSU Ballrooms
✉️ RSVP
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| | Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 pm
📍 I&I 1500
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| Curricular Transformation Advocacy Team
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🕛2:30 - 5:00 pm
📍FDC - LIB 1940
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Commencement 2026 - Faculty RSVP Due
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| Spring Recess -
No Classes - Campus Open
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Cesar Chavez Day -
Campus Closed
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| Assessment Toro Hour: Assessment in Action - Student (Health & Well-Being) Ambassadors and Health Promotion Outcomes
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| | Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 pm
📍 I&I 1500
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🕛 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
📍 TBA
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🕛8:30 am - 4:30 pm
📍 I&I 1300
✉️ RSVP
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| PTE Student Course Evaluation Period - 15 week courses
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Assessment Toro Hour: University Student Learning Outcomes Committee
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| Curricular Transformation Advocacy Team
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🕛2:30 - 5:00 pm
📍FDC - LIB 1940
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Turning Service into Scholarly Inquiry
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🕛11:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Zoom
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| Assessment Toro Hour:
Health, Wellness & the Recreation Center - Part of the Culture of Care Pillar of the Strategic Plan
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| | Academic Affairs Brown Bag Series
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🕛noon - 1:00 pm
📍 I&I 1500
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Assessment Toro Hour:
Toro Health Pathways Program
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| | Save the Date -
2026 Faculty Awards
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| Assessment Toro Hour:
Academic Program Review
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Curricular Transformation Advocacy Team
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🕛2:30 - 5:00 pm
📍FDC - LIB 1940
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Curricular Transformation Advocacy Team
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🕛2:30 - 5:00 pm
📍FDC - LIB 1940
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🕛9: 00 am, 1:30 pm, & 6:00 pm
📍Dignity Health Sports Park
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