President's Message

Dear Campus Community: Earlier today, the California State University and the University of California announced our joint intent to require students, faculty, and staff to possess proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for participating in on-campus instruction and/or co-curricular activities or accessing campus facilities. This requirement will become effective as early as this fall, if and when one or more of the available vaccines receives full approval by the Food and Drug…

Dear Beach Community: When George Floyd, an unarmed citizen, was killed by those who are sworn to serve and protect, the entire nation watched and was galvanized. And the horror of another Black citizen suffering at the hands of white officials has eaten away at our country and consciences ever since.  Like many of you, I have seen the video numerous times and experienced feelings of heartache, anger and revulsion. For many people, Mr. Floyd’s killing was a tipping point in a long…

Dear Beach Staff:  I write today with an update on our outlook for further "repopulation" of campus by Beach staff and administration.    We have witnessed remarkable progress in the fight against the pandemic. Social distancing, the wearing of face coverings, the advent of vaccines, and other measures have all had a significant impact on infection rates. As we look to …

We have great expertise at The Beach to substantiate our Beach 2030 aspirations. In order to Be a Future Ready University and to Advance Partnerships for the Public Good I have asked two distinguished members of our community to assume some new roles. First, I’ve asked Dr. Jennifer Ostergren to temporarily step away from her associate dean duties in CHHS to assist me in establishing an Office of Integrated Planning and Accountability. In addition to her stellar scholarly career at The Beach,…