President's Messages

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…

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…