California State University, Dominguez Hills
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California State University, Dominguez Hills (abbreviated CSUDH or CSU Dominguez Hills) is a public university
located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and was founded in 1960. The university is part of the California State University
system.
of California
Pat Brown
provided state funds to begin development on the school. It was to be located in Palos Verdes
, California
, and known as South Bay State College. In 1962 the tentative name was changed to California State College at Palos Verdes. In 1964 architect A. Quincy Jones
designed a master plan for construction. As the college had not yet been constructed, the first classes began to be taught in 1965 at the California Federal Savings Bank in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
. The college began with an enrollment of 27 freshmen and 14 juniors.
In 1965 the designated location for the campus was moved to an area known as Dominguez Hills
in Carson. 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 its concession to Juan Jose Dominguez in 1784 to its acquisition by the people of the state of California for the university.
The college was initially established in the wake of the 1965 Watts Riots
as a response to community outcry over the lack of higher education opportunities in the largely African American
suburbs of Los Angeles. In 1966 this campus opened its doors.
In 1977 the California Postsecondary Education Commission
endorsed the college trustees’ desire to change the name of the school. The name was then changed from California State College, Dominguez Hills to California State University, Dominguez Hills.
. Total enrollment typically hovers around 14,500 students. The park-like, 346 acres (140 ha) campus is located strategically in the heart of a major technological, industrial, and transportation complex. CSU Dominguez Hills is 17 miles (27.4 km) south of Los Angeles, 117 miles (188.3 km) north of San Diego, and is 12 miles (19.3 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean.
Dr. Mildred García is the university's president.
CSUDH offers 45 undergraduate majors, 24 master's degrees, and a number of certificate and credential programs. It is accredited by the 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. It is also the administrative headquarters of the California State University's Statewide Nursing Program.
The campus in Carson, California is a location of convenience and choices. Serving the communities of Los Angeles’ South Bay, the university's on-campus diversity is mirrored by the diversity of its surrounding communities, which gives a glimpse of cultures and traditions from around the world. Located within five minutes of the 91, 110 and 405 freeways, travel to the campus is very convenient. Southern California’s warm temperatures and blue skies can be taken advantage of on campus or at beaches along the Pacific less than half an hour from campus. Nearby entertainment options such as Universal Studios, Universal City Walk, Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm offer something for everyone. CSU Dominguez Hills is also the home of the Home Depot Center, a 27,000 seat multiple-sports and entertainment complex.
in the California Collegiate Athletic Association
. The men’s soccer won its second national NCAA Division II championship in a match against Dowling College
on Dec. 7, 2008 at the University of Tampa
’s Pepin Stadium. The women's soccer team won a Division II title in 1991.
The men's soccer
team plays at Toro Stadium (capacity 8,000). Other sports venues for the university are the Torodome (capacity 4,200) for basketball
and volleyball
; Toro Field (capacity 300) for baseball
; and Toro Diamond (capacity 300) for softball
. Select home games are nationally televised live via Internet TV.
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and was founded in 1960. The university is part of the California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
system.
History of the university
The foundation for CSU Dominguez Hills was built in 1960 when then GovernorGovernor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
Pat Brown
Pat Brown
Edmund Gerald "Pat" Brown, Sr. was the 32nd Governor of California, serving from 1959 to 1967, and the father of current Governor of California Jerry Brown.-Background:...
provided state funds to begin development on the school. It was to be located in Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes is a name often used to refer to a group of coastal cities in the Palos Verdes Hills on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, within southwestern Los Angeles County in the U.S...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and known as South Bay State College. In 1962 the tentative name was changed to California State College at Palos Verdes. In 1964 architect A. Quincy Jones
A. Quincy Jones
Archibald Quincy Jones, FAIA was a prolific Los Angeles-based architect and educator known for innovative buildings in the modernist style and for urban planning that pioneered the use of greenbelts and green design.-Childhood and early career:...
designed a master plan for construction. As the college had not yet been constructed, the first classes began to be taught in 1965 at the California Federal Savings Bank in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The college began with an enrollment of 27 freshmen and 14 juniors.
In 1965 the designated location for the campus was moved to an area known as Dominguez Hills
Dominguez Hills (mountain range)
The Dominguez Hills are a low mountain range in the Transverse Ranges, in southern Los Angeles County, California.They are between the Baldwin Hills and Palos Verdes Peninsula.-See also:*California State University, Dominguez Hills*Manuel Dominguez...
in Carson. The campus sits on the historic Rancho San Pedro
Rancho San Pedro
Rancho San Pedro was one of the first California land grants, and the first to win a patent from the United States. The land grant was validated by the Mexican government at in 1828, and a US patent validating was issued in 1858...
, the oldest land grant in the Los Angeles area. The land was in the continuous possession of the Dominguez family through seven generations, from its concession to Juan Jose Dominguez in 1784 to its acquisition by the people of the state of California for the university.
The college was initially established in the wake of the 1965 Watts Riots
Watts Riots
The Watts Riots or the Watts Rebellion was a civil disturbance in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California from August 11 to August 15, 1965. The 5-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, 1,032 injuries, and 3,438 arrests...
as a response to community outcry over the lack of higher education opportunities in the largely African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
suburbs of Los Angeles. In 1966 this campus opened its doors.
In 1977 the California Postsecondary Education Commission
California postsecondary education commission
The California Postsecondary Education Commission was the higher education planning and coordinating agency of the government of the U.S. state of California...
endorsed the college trustees’ desire to change the name of the school. The name was then changed from California State College, Dominguez Hills to California State University, Dominguez Hills.
The university today
Today, CSU Dominguez Hills is a major commuter university for the Southern geographical region of Los Angeles County and the north regions of Orange CountyOrange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
. Total enrollment typically hovers around 14,500 students. The park-like, 346 acres (140 ha) campus is located strategically in the heart of a major technological, industrial, and transportation complex. CSU Dominguez Hills is 17 miles (27.4 km) south of Los Angeles, 117 miles (188.3 km) north of San Diego, and is 12 miles (19.3 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean.
Dr. Mildred García is the university's president.
| All enrolled students | |
|---|---|
| African American African American African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States... |
22.0% |
| Asian American Asian American Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,... |
9.5% |
| White Americans | 12.3% |
| Hispanic American | 44.7% |
| Native American Native Americans in the United States Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as... |
0.3% |
CSUDH offers 45 undergraduate majors, 24 master's degrees, and a number of certificate and credential programs. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs , formerly the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, is a U.S. organization offering accreditation services to business programs focused on teaching and learning....
, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization. It is an association of schools of public policy schools at universities mostly in the United States and several abroad...
, the National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Music is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music...
, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. It is also the administrative headquarters of the California State University's Statewide Nursing Program.
The campus in Carson, California is a location of convenience and choices. Serving the communities of Los Angeles’ South Bay, the university's on-campus diversity is mirrored by the diversity of its surrounding communities, which gives a glimpse of cultures and traditions from around the world. Located within five minutes of the 91, 110 and 405 freeways, travel to the campus is very convenient. Southern California’s warm temperatures and blue skies can be taken advantage of on campus or at beaches along the Pacific less than half an hour from campus. Nearby entertainment options such as Universal Studios, Universal City Walk, Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm offer something for everyone. CSU Dominguez Hills is also the home of the Home Depot Center, a 27,000 seat multiple-sports and entertainment complex.
Athletics
CSU Dominguez Hills' athletic teams are known as the Toros, and the university's colors are cardinal red and gold. Dominguez Hills competes against other universities in Division II of the NCAANational Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
in the California Collegiate Athletic Association
California Collegiate Athletic Association
The California Collegiate Athletic Association or CCAA is an intercollegiate athletic conference in the Division II of the NCAA. All of its current members are public universities, and all except for UC San Diego are members of the California State University system.It was founded in December 1938...
. The men’s soccer won its second national NCAA Division II championship in a match against Dowling College
Dowling College
Dowling College is a private co-educational liberal arts college with three campuses spread across Long Island, New York. The college's main campus in Oakdale, NY sits on the site of William K. Vanderbilt's former Idle Hour estate, which is now known as Fortunoff Hall. The Brookhaven Campus in...
on Dec. 7, 2008 at the University of Tampa
University of Tampa
The University of Tampa , is a private, co-educational university in Downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2006, the University celebrated its 75th anniversary...
’s Pepin Stadium. The women's soccer team won a Division II title in 1991.
The men's soccer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team plays at Toro Stadium (capacity 8,000). Other sports venues for the university are the Torodome (capacity 4,200) for basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
; Toro Field (capacity 300) for baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
; and Toro Diamond (capacity 300) for softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
. Select home games are nationally televised live via Internet TV.
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