CSU Dominguez Hills Kicks Off Strategic Planning Process

California State University, Dominguez Hills has embarked on a months-long strategic planning process this semester that, when complete, will shape the university's direction for the next five years.

The first visible signs of the process concluded this week as the university hosted the last of nine town hall events to collect feedback from students, faculty, staff and members of the community as to what should be the core values, mission and goals for CSU Dominguez Hills. The town halls took place from Feb. 23 to March 3 in the Loker Student Union ballroom.

"We’re trying to get at what does it mean to be a model urban university," Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Sue Borrego said as introduction at one of the sessions. "It's not for me to decide. It's not for the president to decide…. The poetry of this place will emerge from the collective voice."

A rollout of the final version of the strategic plan is expected by the end of May. For more information, visit: www.csudh.edu/strategicplanning.

NCAA Champs as they are recognized on the field at the LA Galaxy Home Opener!

Afterwards enjoy Edson Buddle and the rest of the LA Galaxy take on DC United.

Alumni, students, staff and faculty get discounted seats starting at just $19!

To purchase your discounted tickets just visit Ticketmaster and enter promotional code: CSUDH1

For additional questions about tickets contact Byron Franks
by phone (310) 630-2235 or email bfranks@lagalaxy.com.

SAVE THE DATE! 2009 President's Scholarship Benefit, Thurs, Apr 23, 6:00 pm, Loker Student Union. The President’s Scholarship Benefit is held annually to honor high-achieving scholars receiving a Presidential Scholarship award, as well as other scholarships.

The Credo Trio, concert, Sun, Mar 15, 7pm, University Theatre, free, call (310) 243-3543 for more information

XXXI International Symposium of Hispanic Literature, Mar 19-20, LaCorte Hall

The Rod Butler Memorial Scholarship Concert, Sat, Mar 28, 8pm, University Theatre

Visit www.csudh.edu for more information.

It is our great pleasure to announce that Porsche Gordon has recently joined the team in University Advancement as the Director of Alumni Programs.

Porsche spent the last three years as the Director of Alumni Relations at Howard University in Washington, D.C. In this role she oversaw a comprehensive alumni program that included an online presence, career development, young alumni activities and several areas of fundraising. Prior to working in Alumni Relations, she worked for the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission as well as in the Athletic Department at Howard University. She has both her BA and MBA from Howard University. We are very excited to have her on board and to benefit from her extensive experience.

Please join us in welcoming Porsche to
CSU Dominguez Hills!

Porsche can be reached by email or phone (310) 243-2237.

After sharing the men's CCAA regular season title and claiming the women's CCAA Tournament title, both CSU Dominquez Hills basketball teams have qualified for the 2009 NCAA West Region Tournament. The No. 6 seeded women begin action in Seattle, Washington, as they battle CCAA foe and No. 3 seeded UC San Diego on Friday, March 13, at 12:30 pm on the campus of Seattle Pacific. The No. 4 seeded men travel to Laie, Hawaii, on the same day to take on No. 5 seeded Central Washington at 8:00 pm PST, on the campus of BYU-Hawaii. Go Toros!

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243-2182.