President's Message

The current pandemic seems to offer little in the way of silver linings.  It’s been a health, economic, and social disaster for hundreds of thousands of people, and it’s been made even more unbearable by the simultaneous reckoning around racial injustice.  What it has allowed for, however, is a chance to learn new skills and, perhaps, new things about ourselves. Speaking for myself, I’ve experienced a heightened level of humility in the face of the virus, and I think my…

Dear Beach Students: As we approach the fall semester, I write to offer you a few updates. New policy adopted by the California State University requires that you attest to having been immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, if you plan to access campus facilities this fall. In the coming days, an online form will be available through a Vaccination Certification menu option on …

Dear Beach Faculty and Staff: Recently, you may have heard about evolving guidance relating to face coverings and other health protocols coming from public-health officials and from CalOSHA, the state agency that establishes workplace safety and health regulations. We are currently working with the Chancellor's Office about how we and other campuses may implement revised safety policies. We will communicate applicable changes for the Beach community as soon as this process concludes, which…

Dear Faculty and Staff: The CSU system has relaxed its general travel restrictions introduced during the pandemic. I am now prepared to do the same for our campus. Effective 7-1-2021 travel may resume following these pre-trip approval guidelines: Travel within California may be approved by the Manager and/or ASM. Travel outside of California but within the United States must be approved by a Dean or Associate VP.  Exceptions to these approval requirements are:  Travel to AB…