65-713: The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (also CSU Dominguez Hills Toros , CSUDH Toros , and California State-Dominguez Hills Toros ) are the athletic teams that represent California State University, Dominguez Hills , located in Carson, California , in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Toros compete as members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association for all 9 varsity sports. The men's soccer team plays at Toro Stadium (capacity 3,000). Other sports venues for
130-787: A Hispanic-Serving Institution and is a member of the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Its College of Education & College of Arts and Humanities offers training in Spanish for bilingual education teachers. As of 2018, CSUDH had the third largest percentage of Latino Americans that are not Mexican-American in the CSU system. (Latino Americans with heritage from the Caribbean , Central America, South America). The university ranked first in California in 2021 for
195-513: A 2002 report by George C. Leef and Roxana D. Burris of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) argued that the system does not ensure or protect educational quality, while still imposing significant costs. In a 2006 "issue paper", Robert C. Dickeson wrote that a lack of transparency, low and lax standards, and outdated regionalization were among the problems with regional accreditation. Others, such as Edward M. Elmendorf of
260-1001: A donation from the Annenberg Foundation and aims to improve local education with various STEM initiatives. CSUDH offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Technology with an option to concentrate in Homeland Security, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology . In 2017, it received a $ 4 million grant from Toyota to create an 87,000-square foot Science and Innovation Building to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The Toyota Center for Innovation in STEM Education, housed inside
325-524: A laundry room, study rooms, several lounges, and other amenities. It features eight 47-foot-high murals by Los Angeles artist iris yirei hu. The Science and Innovation Building houses the university's chemistry, biology, and physics programs. It is also the home of the Toyota Center for Innovation in STEM Education, which includes a fabrication lab, SMART classrooms, and labs for K-12 teacher demonstrations. The campus' Innovation and Instruction Building
390-460: A limited role in higher education accreditation in 1952 with reauthorization of the G.I. Bill for Korean War veterans . The original GI Bill legislation had stimulated establishment of new colleges and universities to accommodate the influx of new students, but some of these new institutions were of dubious quality. The 1952 legislation designated the existing peer review process as the basis for measuring institutional quality; GI Bill eligibility
455-736: A master plan for construction. As the permanent campus had not yet been constructed, the first classes were held in 1965 at the California Federal Savings Bank in Rolling Hills Estates , California . The college began with an enrollment of approximately 40 students. In 1965 the designated location for the campus was moved to the Dominguez Hills in Carson . The Palos Verdes site was abandoned due to high land prices in Palos Verdes, and
520-501: A religious viewpoint and may require students and/or faculty to subscribe to a statement of faith. Additionally, as of 2009, 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico had some form of exemption provision under which religious institutions can grant religious degrees without accreditation or government oversight. Since 2001, the use of the top-level internet domain , .edu has been restricted to accredited institutions, but non-qualifying institutions can still use .edu domain names obtained before
585-534: A specific program of professional education or training, but in some cases they cover the whole institution. Best practices are shared and developed through affiliation with the Association of Professional and Specialized Accreditors. Both the US Department of Education and CHEA maintain lists of recognized US programmatic accreditors: For broad resources on how programmatic accreditation is managed in
650-488: A total impact of $ 519 million annually in the South Bay. This impact sustains over 5,600 jobs in the region and statewide economy. Per year, the impact generates more than $ 45 million in statewide tax revenue. More than $ 2.1 billion of the earnings by alumni from CSU Dominguez Hills are attributable to their CSU degrees. The average amount of debt its students accumulate is $ 14,585. Higher education accreditation in
715-592: Is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). It is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution . 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 Domínguez in 1784 to its acquisition by
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#1732797462105780-526: Is a public university in Carson, California . It was founded in 1960 and is part of the California State University (CSU) system. In 2020, the university had an enrollment of 17,763 students, comprising 15,873 undergraduates (89.4%) and 1,890 post baccalaureates (10.6%). About half of all students identify as the first in their families to go to college. CSUDH is one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in
845-623: Is nationally-ranked in three main categories: 1) Quality : Ranked in the " America's Top Colleges " by Forbes magazine, "Top Public Schools" by U.S. News & World Report , "Best Public Colleges" by Money magazine. 2) Value : Ranked in the "Best Bang for the Buck: West" by Washington Monthly, "24 Colleges with the Best ROI" by Business Insider, "Best Value in the West" by U.S. News & World Report . 3) Social Mobility : Ranked in
910-469: Is that the traditional system is limited to measuring "input" factors, such as adequate facilities and properly credentialed faculty, rather than the quality of a school's educational output. In his 1996 book Crisis in the Academy , Christopher J. Lucas criticized the accreditation system as too expensive, onerously complicated, incestuous in its organization, and not properly tied to quality. Similarly,
975-481: Is the current president of the university. By name and years of service, they are: CSU Dominguez Hills is a major university for the Southern geographical region of Los Angeles County and Orange County . It offers 53 undergraduate majors, 26 master's degrees, and a number of certificate and credential programs. The campus is accredited by the following associations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges ,
1040-821: Is the highest federal recognition an institution can receive for its commitment to community, service-learning, and civic engagement. The university focuses on the STEM disciplines, hosting the Annual STEM in Education Conference, offering the First-Year Undergraduate STEM Experience (FUSE), and in 2014 hosting the Women in STEM Conference. Its Center for Innovation in STEM Education was established in 2014 by
1105-677: Is the home of Dignity Health Sports Park . Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly known as the Home Depot Center and StubHub Center, is a multiple-use sports complex on the West Coast of the United States , located on the campus of CSUDH. Its primary tenant is the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer and its naming rights have been held since 2019 by health provider Dignity Health . The $ 150 million complex opened in 2003 and
1170-714: Is the home of the university's College of Business Administration and Public Policy. The building includes a 250-seat auditorium, collaborative learning classrooms, distance learning spaces, event spaces, and faculty offices. Within contemporary history, in the year 2022 Cal State Dominguez Hills had the distinction of having five of its graduates simultaneously serving as mayors of cities in LA County. They are Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, Compton, California Mayor Emma Sharif, Carson, California Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Hawthorne, California Mayor Alex Vargas and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass . Since its establishment in 1960,
1235-445: Is to support and fund first-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented students preparing for future doctoral studies. The program provides a variety of academic support and services. As of 2021 , the program has achieved a 93% graduate school acceptance rate. In 2014, following its acquisition of 21 new Steinway -designed pianos, CSUDH was named an All-Steinway School, the first public four-year university in California to receive
1300-509: The American Association of State Colleges and Universities , reject these claims, arguing that they are "picking around the edges" of a proven and necessary system for upholding standards. Thomas C. Reeves notes that some schools unable or unwilling to meet the standards of traditional, regional accrediting bodies are closely involved in creating national accrediting agencies with significantly lower standards. At various times
1365-692: The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs , AACSB International , 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. Dominguez Hills is also the administrative headquarters of the California State University's Statewide Nursing Program. CSUDH has been designated
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#17327974621051430-531: The Department of Education . Regional bodies historically accredited institutions in a particular region of the country. National bodies were established to accredit institutions across the country, and sometimes beyond it. Within American higher education, regional bodies were considered more prestigious. (The regional bodies were older, and included the most well established institutions.) In February 2020,
1495-526: The NCAA in the California Collegiate Athletic Association . CSUDH fields teams in several varsity-level sports: The men's soccer team plays at Toro Stadium. Other sports venues include the Torodome for basketball and volleyball ; Toro Field for baseball ; and Toro Diamond for softball . Select home games are televised live via Internet TV. The CSUDH men's soccer team has won two NCAA championships at
1560-589: The Philadelphia Phillies in 2022. The men's soccer won its second national NCAA Division II championship in a match against Dowling College on December 7, 2008 at the University of Tampa ’s Pepin Stadium . The women's soccer team won an NCAA Division II title in 1991. It is the alma mater of Sierra Leone Player Kei Kamara. The university's most notable athlete alumna is the fastest woman in
1625-697: The Watts Riots exposing a need for a campus to serve the populations of South Los Angeles . The university was established, in large part, as a response to the African American outcry for higher education standards and opportunities. In October and November 1969, demonstrations regarding the Vietnam War were held on the campus. In 1977 the California Postsecondary Education Commission endorsed
1690-521: The 2021 Social Mobility Index by CollegeNET, "Top Performers of Social Mobility" by U.S. News & World Report . The 2024 USNWR Best Regional Colleges West Rankings ranked CSUDH: The 2023 USNWR Best Regional Colleges West Rankings ranked CSUDH: The 2024 USNWR Graduate Schools Rankings ranked CSUDH: The Equal Opportunity Project ranked CSUDH 4 on the Overall Mobility Index, Business Insider ranked CSUDH 14 on Colleges with
1755-475: The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, a national accreditor, were occasionally sued for leading prospective students to believe, incorrectly, that they would have no problem transferring their credits to a regionally accredited school. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the following organizations as institutional accreditors: These accreditors typically cover
1820-787: The Best Return on investment (ROI), and U.S. News & World Report , LendEDU.com 5 & 11 Lowest Student Debt . CSUDH opened its Library South Wing to the Leo F. Cain University Library in 2010. The expansion was honored with a Best of 2010 Award for Architectural Design from the California Construction journal and a 2011 Project Achievement Award from the Construction Management Association of America . The library houses
1885-564: The Department of Education eliminated the distinction between regional and national accrediting agencies, creating one unified set of institutional accreditors. The department claimed that the change was intended to encourage cooperation between accredited schools to improve student experiences, uphold quality standards, and reduce the cost of higher education by encouraging transparent transfer of credits and mutual recognition of degrees between schools with common standards. It also claimed that
1950-502: The Division II level. The Toros of CSU Dominguez Hills earned 3 NCAA team championships at the Division II level. Results Below are two national club team championships: CSU Dominguez Hills had 1 Toro win an NCAA individual championship at the Division II level. California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, Dominguez Hills ( CSUDH , CSU Dominguez Hills , or Cal State Dominguez Hills )
2015-485: The Division II level. In 2000, they defeated Barry University in the final by a score of 2–1. CSUDH won their second men's soccer title in 2008, beating Dowling College 3–0 in the final. Many CSUDH Toros have gone on to professional careers in Major League Soccer and other leagues around the world: The CSUDH women's soccer team won the 1991 NCAA Division II Championship, defeating Sonoma State 2–1 in
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2080-711: The Donald R. and Beverly Gerth Archives and Special Collections, home to the CSUDH archives, digital and special collections, rare books, and the official archives of the California State University system. Among the collections maintained at the Gerth Archives are: CSUDH's athletic teams are known as the 'Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros', and the university's colors are burgundy and gold. CSUDH competes against other universities in nine varsity sports, in Division II of
2145-663: The NCAA Division II Championship in 2011. The CSUDH track and field team competes in the CCAA as well. Its most notable alumna is Carmelita Jeter , who won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Another notable alumna is Grace Ann Dinkins , a sprinter who competed for her native Liberia in the 1984, 1996, and 2000 Olympics. The CSUDH Esports Association was established in 2017. They have won three titles at national events sponsored by
2210-732: The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC): Valorant (Challengers Division) in 2020 and 2021; and Overwatch (Challengers Division) in 2021. In 2021, it was announced that CSUDH would be constructing a new Esports Incubation Lab on the second floor of the Leo F. Cain Library on campus, to open in Spring 2022. The facility will include a broadcasting booth, competition stage, and classroom with furnishings and technology provided through partnerships with electronics companies ViewSonic and HyperX . CSUDH
2275-571: The Toros do not play there. Kevin Pillar played center field for the Toros baseball team, for which he was an All-American . In 2010, as a junior he set an NCAA Division II record at the school, with a 54-game hitting streak . In August 2013, he became a major leaguer, for the Toronto Blue Jays . Bubby Rossman ('14) played for the team, and became a major league baseball pitcher for
2340-502: The U.S. Department of Education nor CHEA accredit individual institutions. With the creation of the U.S. Department of Education and under the terms of the Higher Education Act of 1965 , as amended, the U.S. Secretary of Education is required by law to publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies that the secretary has determined to be reliable authorities on the quality of education or training provided by
2405-587: The U.S. government has investigated changes to the accreditation system. In 2002 the House of Representatives Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness criticized the system. Accreditation was a major topic of the Spellings Commission , which released its report on September 26, 2006. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognizes that there are criticisms, but has opposed these calls for reform, with President Judith S. Eaton arguing that
2470-501: The United States Higher education accreditation in the United States is a peer review process by which the validity of degrees and credits awarded by higher education institutions is assured . It is coordinated by accreditation commissions made up of member institutions. It was first undertaken in the late 19th century by cooperating educational institutions, on a regional basis. The federal government began to play
2535-731: The United States (and globally) see Accreditation.org which provides background on the process, accords, agreements, and accrediting bodies related to engineering and computing degrees. Several organizations exist that accredit institutions and which are not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. These include: Although many schools related to religious organizations hold regional accreditation or secular national accreditation, there are four different agencies that specialize in accreditation of religious schools: These groups specialize in accrediting theological and religious schools including seminaries and graduate schools of theology, as well as broader-scope universities that teach from
2600-409: The United States were overseen by seven regional accrediting agencies established in the late 19th and early 20th century to foster articulation between secondary schools and higher education institutions, particularly evaluation of prospective students by colleges and universities. These seven agencies were membership organizations of educational institutions within their geographic regions. Initially,
2665-518: The building, includes a fabrication lab, high-tech classrooms, collaborative workspaces, and labs for K-12 teacher training. Popular majors for undergraduates in 2018 included Business Administration (Management and Operations) at 18.04%, Psychology (General) at 11.29%, Sociology at 8.01%. While popular majors for graduates were Education , General at 24.22%, Public Administration at 11.18%, and Registered Nursing , Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at 10.31% CSUDH
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2730-511: The campus' Annual Student Research Day. The annual event is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Outstanding research projects are selected for inclusion at the CSU Statewide Student Research Competition. CSUDH's McNair Scholars Program was established in 2004. It is named after NASA mission specialist Ronald McNair , who died in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion . The program's goal
2795-475: The change was intended to allow students to be able to access the best school for their needs no matter what region they reside in. Four months after this change was made, the WASC Senior College and University Commission became the first accreditor to formally change its membership rules and requirements to allow institutions outside its historical geographic region to apply for membership and accreditation. Historically, educational accreditation activities in
2860-559: The college trustees' desire to change the name of the school from California State College, Dominguez Hills to California State University, Dominguez Hills. CSUDH was selected as the host venue for 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics cycling competition. Between 1981 and 1982, the Olympic Velodrome was constructed on the campus. The US cycling team won nine gold medals on the track during the Olympics. The 333.3-meter-long track
2925-435: The completion of James L. Welch Hall in 2002. It was named after a long-time CSUDH faculty member. In 2021, CSUDH opened three major new on-campus buildings, designed to expand the campus' academic capabilities and help transform the campus from a commuter school to a destination institution. The new Student Resident Housing complex can accommodate over 500 students. The complex includes double, triple, and quadruple bedrooms,
2990-439: The current rules came into force. A prominent example of such a domain name registered before the current rules came into force is Academia.edu , a for-profit social networking site for academics. Various commenters have written about the role and effectiveness of the American accreditation system. It has drawn particular interest since the rise of e-learning classes and institutions. A frequent point of discussion and criticism
3055-518: The designation. These instruments are subject to periodic inspections by Steinway factory representatives. Sixty-five percent of CSUDH students engage in service learning, both through the formal curriculum and the university's service learning hub, the Center for Service Learning, Internships & Civic Engagement (SLICE). The university was Presidential Winner of the 2014 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Presidential Award
3120-419: The facility for training camps and some home matches. During the 2028 Summer Olympics , the venue will host rugby , modern pentathlon , tennis , and field hockey . CSU Dominguez Hills has over 110,000 alumni, of whom 60% live and work within 25 miles (40 km) of the campus. The university plays a major role in the region's economy — a recent economic impact study revealed CSU Dominguez Hills generates
3185-871: The faculty set the academic policies. Regionally-accredited schools were required to have adequate library facilities. Except for some specific subject areas such as nursing, nationally accredited schools did not hire many full-time faculty, usually hiring faculty by the course, without benefits and with no influence on the school's academic policies, which were determined by non-academic administrators, and ultimately investors. Their library facilities, if they existed at all, were far inferior to those of regionally-accredited schools. While there were some legitimate and well-intentioned nationally accredited schools, similar to for-profit institutions with regional accreditation, some institutions existed with little educational rigor. Some critics considered national accreditation to be not as reputable as regional accreditation. Schools accredited by
3250-608: The final. The CSUDH softball team won the NCAA Division II in 2022. The CSUDH men's golf team won the 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019 PGA Works Collegiate Golf Championship, a tournament open to Historically Minority Colleges. The CSUDH baseball team is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in NCAA Division II. Several Toro alumni have gone on to play in Major League Baseball : The CSUDH women's track and field 4X4 relay team won
3315-479: The institutions of higher education and the higher education programs they accredit. Professional schools, which are often graduate schools, have separate organizations for accreditation, e.g. American Board of Higher Education (ABHEC). Institutional accreditation applies to the entire institution, specific programs, and distance education within an institution. Prior to 2020, there were regional and national accrediting agencies, both of which were accountable to
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#17327974621053380-453: The largest US for-profit universities (e.g., University of Phoenix , Grand Canyon University ) achieved regional accreditation. Regionally accredited schools were usually academically oriented and most were non-profit. Nationally accredited schools, a large number of which are for-profit , typically offered specific vocational, career, or technical programs. Regionally accredited institutions employed large numbers of full-time faculty, and
3445-505: The main focus of the organizations was to accredit secondary schools and to establish uniform college entrance requirements. Accreditation of colleges and universities followed later, with each of the accrediting agencies splitting into separate organizations with one or more of those organizations focused exclusively on accrediting colleges and universities. The higher education institutions holding regional accreditation were primarily non-profit institutions, with significant exceptions, as
3510-664: The number of bachelor's degrees conferred on Black students. The campus is home to the American Indian Institute, which has the goal of increasing the number of Indigenous students who enroll and graduate from the CSU system. Starting in 2011, CSUDH and the AII began hosting the "Honoring the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas" Pow Wow . CSUDH students conduct research and present their findings at
3575-494: The stadium from 2017 until the completion of SoFi Stadium in 2020. The San Diego State Aztecs football team used the stadium as their home venue for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL also played at the stadium during their one season of existence. Dignity Health Sports Park was the site of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Final . The United States men's and women's national soccer teams often use
3640-598: The state of California for the university. The campus mascot is the Toro. The foundation for what would become CSU Dominguez Hills was built in 1960 when then Governor of California Pat Brown provided state funds to begin development of the campus. It was originally to be located in Palos Verdes , California , and known as South Bay State College. The tentative name was changed to California State College at Palos Verdes in 1962. In 1964, architect A. Quincy Jones designed
3705-543: The system is successful and needs to remain flexible to accommodate differences between schools and disciplines. In 2013, President Barack Obama proposed changes in the accreditation system to hold "colleges accountable for cost, value, and quality". He requested Congress change the Higher Education Act so that affordability and value are considered in determining which institutions are accredited and allow students access to federal financial aid; his criticism
3770-402: The university are the Torodome (capacity 3,602) 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. Even though Dignity Health Sports Park , home of the Los Angeles Galaxy and the temporary home of the Los Angeles Chargers , is located on the campus of CSUDH,
3835-409: The university has had eight permanent presidents. While eleven people have served as president, four served interim terms: John A. Brownell from 1987 to 1989, Herbert Carter from 1998 to 1999, Boice Bowman in 2007, and Willie J. Hagan from 2012 to 2013. However, Hagan was appointed the seventh permanent president and served an additional five-year term as president from 2013 to 2018. Thomas A. Parham
3900-638: The western United States. It enrolls the largest number and percentage of African American students of any CSU campus. CSUDH offers 53 bachelor's degree programs, 26 Masters programs, a variety of single, multi-subject and specialized teaching credentials , and undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate certificate programs within its six colleges: College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business Administration and Public Policy, College of Education, College of Extended and International Education, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing, and College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. The university
3965-433: The world, sprinter Carmelita Jeter (Class of ’06, B.A., kinesiology), who is a 2012 Olympic bronze, silver and gold medalist. The university's men's golf team has won the 2015, 2016, 2018, & 2019 PGA Works Collegiate Golf Championships, a National Championship open to Historically Minority Colleges. The CSU Dominguez Hills Toros competed in the NCAA Tournament across 9 active sports (4 men's and 5 women's) 72 times at
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#17327974621054030-414: Was demolished in 2003 and replaced by the ADT Event Center (now known as the VELO Sports Center ) in 2004. It remains the only Olympic-standard velodrome in the United States. In 1992, the university opened the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Student Union. A major expansion was completed in 2007, adding the 800-seat Dominguez Ballroom. The CSUDH Extended Education Building was opened in 2000, followed by
4095-431: Was developed by the Anschutz Entertainment Group , which remains the facility's operator. With a seating capacity of 27,000, it is the second-largest soccer-specific stadium in MLS, after BMO Field . During its first decade, the stadium's sponsor was hardware retailer The Home Depot , followed by six years of sponsorship by online ticket retailer StubHub . The Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League used
4160-457: Was directed at for-profit institutions. An article published by "University World News" on 2 February 2018 stated that the higher education accreditation community, which confers the quality-assurance seal of approval that allows United States colleges and universities access to billions of dollars of federal student aid, must do a better job of explaining itself to the public if it wants to reverse waning public confidence in higher education. That
4225-493: Was limited to students enrolled at accredited institutions included on a list of federally recognized accredited institutions published by the U.S. Commissioner of Education . The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (a non-governmental organization ) both recognize reputable accrediting bodies for institutions of higher education and provide guidelines as well as resources and relevant data regarding these accreditors. Neither
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