President's Message

During this special time of year, may you feel the gratitude and joy of being part of this community, and take pride that you are so central to the place Where California Dreams.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President …

  Dear Campus Community, I prepared a special video message to share with you.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President

Dear Beach Community:As with every national election, we can expect changes in policies and priorities as one political party replaces another. These are feared by some and welcomed by others. On our campus, our commitment to providing safe and secure environments for every faculty and staff member and every student to show and celebrate their full identities is unwavering. We strive to create an environment of caring and belonging where everyone can learn, work, and feel empowered…

Dear Beach Community:As the conflict in the Middle East continues, our collective frustration, sadness, and pain deepen with each passing day. No matter your ethnicity, religion, or national origin, this war is a tragedy in our collective history.For some here in the U.S. over these past many months, this anger and grief has turned into calls for American institutions to disengage with corporations involved in military technology, equipment, and armaments.Some discourse around proposed…