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California State University, Dominguez Hills Associate Vice President for University Advancement

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The Opportunity California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) seeks a dynamic, accomplished, and transformative fundraising leader to assume the role of Associate Vice President for University Advancement (AVPUA). The advancement division at CSUDH is experiencing explosive growth under the visionary leadership of President Thomas A. Parham and Vice President for University Advancement Scott Barrett. In FY21, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, fundraising grew from $4.5M to an anticipated $8M (a fundraising record for the 61-year-old University). In FY22, it is expected that the team will set yet another new record. The key to their success is a commitment to what is possible, executing best practices, deepening relationships with existing donors, and sharing the message of the University’s many unique attributes. The successful candidate will build upon this solid foundation. The Associate Vice President is responsible for the administration of the University’s development program. Reporting directly to the Vice President for University Advancement, this position is accountable for designing, managing, and providing oversight for the office and programs, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, employee giving, foundation and corporate giving, advancement services, and special projects. In addition, this role may serve as the division leader in the absence of the Vice President.

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This position calls for an innovative leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to help lead the Advancement department to new heights on a local and national level. This person must thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment, have a track record of success in principal gift fundraising in an academic institution or other comprehensive nonprofit organization, and have a passion for social justice. The Associate Vice President 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 for University Advancement. 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 California for the University. The campus mascot is the Toro, Spanish for bull.

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The University was originally situated in Palos Verdes, CA and named South Bay State College (1960-1962). After the Watts Rebellion of 1965, the state decided that the emerging school 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% of the student body; that is the 3rd highest in the state. African American students comprise 12% (the highest percentage of any public university in California), and 8% of the students identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. CSUDH Colleges CSUDH has six outstanding Colleges in which students pursue their academic endeavors.

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 CSU Dominguez Hills 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 following associations accredit the campus: 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 Summer 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. California State University, Dominguez Hills 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

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facilitating one of the greatest levels of social mobility of universities in the region. In 2015, Cal State Dominguez Hills ranked #11 in Washington Monthly’s list of Master’s University Rankings. That same year, CSUDH was ranked 88th nationally by The Brookings Institution for the value-add to students who graduate. Using a similar methodology, The Economist ranked CSUDH 63rd in its 2015 college rankings. 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. Master’s 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 university's values, there is also a community service aspect to their efforts. Students work with third-world countries to help fulfill the 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.” -- 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 Dominguez Hills 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). Local K-12 school districts contract CSUDH to provide STEM education and a pathway for young students to enter STEM professions. At the core of this program are the mobile

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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. “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 Dominguez Hills 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 of 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.” -- Kamal Hamdan Ed.D., Director, Center for Innovation in STEM Education In Spring 2019, 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.

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South Bay Economic Institute Dominguez Hills developed the South Bay Economic Institute (SBEI), serving the College of Business Administration and Public Policy faculty, 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 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 may 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.

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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. 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 Dominguez Hills 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, it is the largest four-year public university system in the United States, educating nearly half a million students per year. It and 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.

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California State University, Dominguez Hills Facts Founded: 1960

President: Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D.

Total University Enrollment:

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

Areas of Study: CSUDH offers 68 academic programs – 47 bachelor’s & 21

master’s Degrees Awarded, (2018-19):

Bachelor’s – 3,262 Master’s/Professional – 797 Total – 4,059

Faculty: 1,081 Staff:

1,332

Governance: Joseph I. Castro, Chancellor California State University

System and 25-member Board of Trustees, the majority of whom are appointed by the Governor of California.

Endowment: $17.8 million

Operating Budget:

$255 million

University Web Site: www.csudh.edu

University Advancement

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California State University, Dominguez Hills has an advancement team of 32 full-time employees. University Advancement integrates alumni and stakeholder engagement, development, external relations, ceremonies and events, and advancement operations. Organizational Structure The Associate Vice President for University Advancement reports to the Vice President for University Advancement. Within University Advancement, CSUDH utilizes a centralized model with three Directors of Development, each fundraising for two colleges. Additionally, there is an Associate VP, External Relations; Director, Ceremonies and Events; Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations; Senior Director, Annual Campaigns and Advancement Services; Director, Alumni Relations; Associate Director, Community and External Relations; and other related support staff. Funding Priorities The University’s most pressing needs are student scholarships and capital improvements. CSUDH is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), with approximately 60% first-generation students. The majority of students are Pell Eligible which is defined as undergraduates with a high degree of unmet financial need. Most Pell grant money is awarded to students with a total family income below $20,000. Many students at CSUDH have zero EFC (Expected Family Contribution). The role of the Associate Vice President for University Advancement will be to cultivate interest and investment at CSUDH such that donor passions are aligned with the needs of the campus. Construction The University has recently completed three major construction projects -- the Science and Innovation Building, Innovation and Instruction Building, and a new Student Residence Hall. Each one will play a significant 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 & 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.

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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 is a new four-story structure at the entrance of the CSUDH campus. The building has approximately 107,600 GSF of space, and a virtual tour is available with this link.

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Student Residence Hall The new Student Residence Hall 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 has 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.

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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 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 outfield for the New York Mets. 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.

Dignity Health Sports Park

The Dominguez Hills campus enjoys strategic partnerships with various community entities. CSUDH is home to Dignity Health Sports Park. This multiple-use professional sports complex consists of a Soccer Stadium, Tennis Stadium, a track and field facility, and VELO Sports Center, which is 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 is also home to the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL. Before the completion of the National Football League’s Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, Dignity Health Sports Park was home to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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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. Fundraising Results Over Past Three Years President Parham has observed that the needs of the campus, including student needs, enhanced infrastructure, endowed chairs, etc., are outpacing the level of philanthropic support that the campus has received in recent years. Consequently, the charge for the new Associate Vice President for University Advancement is to exponentially increase the amount of giving in support to the campus. The following chart reflects total philanthropic support to CSU Dominguez Hills for the past three fiscal years:

FISCAL YEAR NUMER OF UNIQUE DONORS

TOTAL SUPPORT

2020-2021 TBD $8M (anticipated) 2019-2020 3,461 $4,501,133 2018-2019 4,478 $4,769,171

CSUDH recently secured funding for their first endowed chair. The L.G. Chaffee Endowed Chair of Global and Comparative Politics was made possible by a $1.725M gift from a former faculty member. Chaffee, a faculty member from 1969 to 2005, was director of CSUDH’s International Programs and resident director of the CSU International programs in Spain. Position Description Associate Vice President for University Advancement The Associate Vice President for University Advancement (AVPUA) position requires an accomplished and transformative fundraising leader who is capable of helping both the external and internal community dream about and achieve what is possible in the realm of philanthropy in higher education. The AVPUA will be responsible for building, managing, and inspiring a team of 14 professionals to secure increasing levels of development success. In fiscal year 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, charitable contributions nearly doubled (from $4.5M to $8M), providing CSUDH their best fundraising year in history! FY22 is expected to set new records. This position works closely with Deans and other academic and administrative leaders to identify and cultivate development opportunities for the entire University while also serving as the campus representative for partnerships with the business and surrounding community. This role is responsible for being a conduit between external stakeholders who have a passion for giving and aligning their interests with the specific needs of the university as represented by campus administrative personnel. This position requires advanced skills in strategic planning, administration, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospective donors for immediate and/or deferred gifts, and creating the entrepreneurial environment necessary to support the university’s goals.

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The AVPUA designs, manages and provides oversight for the programs, directs the personnel, and fundraising abilities of the university’s development program and office, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, employee giving, foundation and corporate giving, advancement services, and special projects. Direct reports to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement include (1) Executive Director of Development; (2) Director of Development; (1) Senior Director of Annual Campaigns and Advancement Services; (1) Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations; and (1) Development Support Coordinator.

% of time

Duties/Responsibilities Essential/Marginal

45 Development program management - designs, directs, and assesses the personnel and fundraising activities of the university’s development program and office; plans, develops, enhances, implements, and administers the university’s fundraising initiatives consistent with system and national best practices.

Essential

35 Donor solicitation and stewardship – provides leadership in identification, cultivation, strategizing, and soliciting prospective donors for private gifts, including deferred gifts; solicitation responsibilities encompass major gifts, individual gifts, corporate/foundation gifts and partnerships; planned giving, employee giving, and special project and campaign funding. Oversees donor stewardship activities that include tracking, recognition programs, and special events.

Essential

15 Development leadership – provides strategic oversight of fundraising priorities, projects and programs; works successfully with a variety of critical constituencies, including administrators, faculty, researchers, volunteers, alumni, committees, corporations, foundations, external organizations, and community leaders with an emphasis on meeting university development goals.

Essential

5 Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Key Competencies:

• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. • Superior interpersonal skills, working comfortably and effectively with scholars,

administration, professional and administrative staff, alumni, political leaders, and external stakeholders.

• Ability to cultivate and solicit the full spectrum of potential donors who represent traditional and diverse communities.

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• Critical thinker who analyzes information effectively and makes appropriate decisions, even in the face of ambiguity.

• Trustworthy, transparent, inclusive, and honest at all times. • Donor-focused and results-oriented. • Strategic, visionary thinker who can dream about possibilities for the campus community. • Selfless and determined.

Minimum Requirements:

• The Associate Vice President for University Advancement should be an energetic self-starter, bold, creative, results-oriented, and possess enthusiasm, determination, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex priorities, and be committed to team building and collegial work with increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrated success.

• Ability to understand the University’s key priorities and lead a team in identifying sources of support for their fulfillment.

• The individual must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a minimum of eight (8) plus years of related professional experience.

• Graduation from a four-year college or university. • Past success at cultivating donors and closing on significant gifts in the high six- to

seven-figure range. • Demonstrated ability to improve organizational effectiveness and results. • Strong personnel and budget management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of corporate, foundation, and individual identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Ability to manage varied tasks simultaneously. • Exceptional interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, especially to

interpret and present the accomplishments and goals of the university. • Strong organizational, administrative, and planning skills • Ability to organize, inspire, manage, assess, and supervise a diverse team of

professionals.

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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 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 Eduction 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 & 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).

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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 the city and area facilities. Our campus activities, however, are not restricted to the City of Carson alone, indeed, we seek to have a significant 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 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.

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. 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.

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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 the 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.

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 September 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.

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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 discover 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. Application Procedure To be considered for the Associate Vice President, University Advancement opportunity at California State University, Dominguez Hills, please submit your letter of interest and qualifications for this position as outlined in this announcement in confidence to:

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