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Thomas A. Parham articulated a bold vision for CSUDH from the start of his presidency and set out to transform the campus into the model urban public university.
Pres. Parham’s determination started with a charge to transform the campus culture—to get Toro students, faculty, administration, and staff to dream about the great possibilities the future holds for CSUDH. At his inauguration, he challenged those present to set aside their preconceived notions of what the university was and refocus on what it could be.
His vision was codified in the university’s new strategic plan, entitled “Going Far Together,” which positions CSUDH as a socially just, equitable, and inclusive university, and serves as its blueprint. Rooted in CSUDH’s historic commitment to social justice and equity, the plan is focused on the themes of Thriving Students, Thriving Educators, Equitable Access, creating and maintaining a Culture of Care, and being a Pillar of the Community. It articulates Pres. Parham’s expectations for the future of CSUDH.
During Pres. Parham’s first five years in office, CSUDH has blossomed—from constructing and opening new campus buildings to creating exciting, impactful new majors and degrees. Pres. Parham is quick to point out, though, that none of the university’s accomplishments are his personal achievements—they are all the result of collaboration with the campus and local communities.
“As a leader, I surround myself with talented people, give them the inspiration and strategic vision to excel, then support them and let them do their thing,” says Parham. “Nothing that this university has accomplished is due to me individually. I have simply asked folks to dream of the possible rather than accept the status quo, then given them the tools and support to help make that happen.”
“Everything happening here at CSUDH is because the Toro community has bought into my vision and is working diligently to bring it to life.” With that in mind, the following are just some of CSUDH’s accomplishments during Pres. Parham’s impactful first five years.
The president shares what he’s learned from five years of helping CSUDH dream what’s possible, and where we go from here.