California State University, Monterey Bay
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1994 |
| President | Dianne F. Harrison |
Academic staff | 334 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | former Fort Ord |
| Affiliations | California State University system |
| Mascot | Otter |
| Website | csumb.edu |
California State University, Monterey Bay, in the California State University system, is located in the city of Seaside, California, on the Monterey Peninsula. It is located on the site of the former Fort Ord. Much of the school's curriculum stresses multicultural approaches to learning as opposed to the traditional based curriculum of many U.S. institutions of higher learning. In 2006 Dianne F. Harrison was elected from 3 candidates to be the new President of the University[1]. Harrison was the vice president for academic quality and external programs at Florida State University before accepting the appointment at CSUMB.
California State University, Monterey Bay, or CSUMB, was founded September 25, 1994 with a student enrollment of 654 students. With the constant growth of the campus, the enrollment increased to 3551 in 2002. As of 2002, the campus was 60.8% female and 39.2% male. The ethnic background of the students was as follows: 45.8% White/Caucasian, 26% Latino/Hispanic/Chicano/Mexican American, 4% Black/African American, 3.9% Asian American, 2.2% Pacific Islander, 1% Native American, 3.4% other with 13.8% not stated. As of 2002, there were 334 faculty members: 128 fulltime faculty (43% tenured, 33.6% tenured-track, 18.7% fulltime lecturer) and 206 Part-time Lecturers.
Academics
As an academic institution, CSUMB differs from all other universities. CSUMB implements outcome based learning, helping students to gain an edge and be more prepared for post-college life. Students are required to work in the community through service learning, internships, and action research before completing their Capstone project, which demonstrates the cumulative learning and abilities they have gained in their majors.
The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library's construction began in 2006, which took the place of several former classrooms to make room for its three-floor building-to-be site. It is expected to be completed by spring of 2008, but may be completed sooner if its construction maintains the speed of the last campus construction project, the Chapman Science Academic Center, which was built and completed months ahead of schedule in 2003. Prior to the science building, the classrooms and academic buildings used at CSUMB were renovations of existing buildings at Fort Ord; however, it has been determined that the costs of repairing and renovating older buildings can be more expensive than knocking them down and starting from scratch.
CSUMB Majors:
- Business Administration, B.S.
- Collaborative Health and Human Services, B.A.
- Earth Systems Science & Policy (ESSP), B.S
- Biology,B.S
- Global Studies, B.A.
- Health & Human Services, B.A.
- Human Communication, B.A.
- Human Performance & Wellness, B.S.
- Integrated Studies, B.A.
- Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Mathematics, B.S.
- Music & Performing Arts, B.A.
- Social & Behavioral Sciences, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A.
- Telecommunications, Multimedia, Applied Computing (TMAC), B.S.
- Teledramatic Arts & Technology, B.A.
- Visual & Public Art, B.A.
- World Languages & Culture, B.A.
CSUMB Graduate Programs:
- Master of Instructional Science and Technology (MIST)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- Master of Science in Management and Information Technology (MSMIT)
Student life
A majority of CSUMB students live on campus. The campus offers residence halls, or dorms, located close to all campus facilities, single student apartments and suites, and family apartment-style living on the east side of the campus. All communities are located conveniently close to campus. Students can walk, drive or take the campus shuttle to classes and activities. Students also enjoy going into nearby downtown Monterey or Santa Cruz on weekends where there are a few bars and dance clubs frequented by students and locals.
The Campus Police Department is notoriously active at CSUMB, and it's not uncommon to see the red and blue lights of CSUMB's finest flashing in or around the housing units. Crime on those areas patrolled by Campus Police is high for a University of CSUMB's size. The Clery Act report for 2004 found 5 incidents of reported forcible sex (Down from 2002's total of 7), 42 drug related violations, 25 counts of burglary, and 107 liquor law violations. Reported sex offenses are abnormally high at CSUMB with 5 incidents reported in 2004. Compare these with other campuses for 2004 (Sonoma State: 0, Long Beach State: 0, Sacramento State: 1, Fullerton: 0) and only the much larger Fresno State campus comes close with 4 incidents reported in 2004.
Child Care Services
CSUMB offered child care services on campus from 1999-2006, the center was closed due to an unanticipated shortage of staff for the 2006-2007 school year. The center previously served toddler and preschool age children using programs for low income families. No child care is provided on campus at this time, future CSUMB students with children should research services provided on campus for students with children.
Clubs are a popular activity at CSUMB. Some popular clubs are the Black Student United, Anime Club, Pride, M.E.Ch.A, EMPOWER, Otter Christian Fellowship, and the Business Club. The Associated Students (Student Government) at CSUMB offers a variety of committees and organizations for students to take part in. Some current groups are the Academic Committee, Diversity Council, Environmental Committee, Lobby Corps, Public Relations Committee and the Technology Committee.
Delta Omega Rho is the first Greek letter organization to be fully created and founded at CSUMB. This multicultural sorority bases it's organization principles on scholarship, leadership, friendship, integrity, honesty, loyalty, and unity. The primary goal of the founders was to develop an organization that every woman could be involved with regardless of race, religion, age, culture or ability.
Multiculturalism, understanding, and community service has been the driving force for this newer organization on the CSUMB campus, as they strive to bring together a well rounded sisterhood. The sorority's purpose is to build up the characteristics of each member through academics and advancement in education, as well as building leadership skills; promoting pride within each member and within the organization; and to forge a lasting relationship among all sisters. Currently Delta Omega Rho has focused its philanthropic efforts on groups like SPCA International and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Omega Delta Phi is a fraternity on campus that is both active in its community and campus. They are a service/social fraternity who emphasizes on their academics, service, diversity and brotherhood. They have received numerous awards recognizing their outstanding G.P.A, service, spirit, and athletics. This fraternity competes in competitions across the nation in strolling and stepping.
Sigma Theta Psi is an active sorority on campus. They are a multicultural, academic and social sorority, who uphold the values of honesty, loyalty, respect, open mindedness, leadership and academic excellence. Sigma Theta Psi's national philanthropy is Breast Cancer. Their sisiterhood has dedicated itself to promote awareness of this disease, in various campus and community events. The have been recognized for their outstanding service to community and their outstanding academic excellence.
Children Do Count Club
The Children Do Count Club was established by students concerned with the closure of the child care center. The clubs main function is to provide support for child care services offered on campus and resources to students with children.
In the past several years, professional deconstruction of abandoned Fort Ord property has increased dramatically, causing road blockages, closures and redirections. Part of the reason for the upped speed of doing this is because the buildings by the freeway are being replaced by a new Marina mall, to be opened by mid to late 2007. Another reason involves the new CSUMB President, Dianne Harrison, who is promoting the new look of the school by ridding of abandoned buildings and replacing them with the intended new construction that had been put off before her arrival.
Athletics
CSUMB athletes and sports teams are known as the Otters. A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, the Otters are also members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The Otters field fourteen sports for men and women for the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Fall sports for men include cross country and soccer. Fall sports for women include cross country, soccer, and volleyball. The winter sport for men is basketball. The winter sport for women is basketball. Spring sports for men include baseball and golf. Spring sports for women include golf, softball, and water polo. CSUMB also has a coed sailing team which competes in the fall and spring (although the spring season is more important).
CSU Monterey Bay is now part of NCAA Division II after being a member of the California Pacific Conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
The Otter Sports Center is the home to the CSUMB Otters Men's and Women's Basketball and Women's Volleyball teams. The Sports Center is affectionately known as "The Kelp Bed" referencing the floating home of the Sea Otter.
CSUMB's baseball program begins with the start of the 2006 Baseball season. The team is coached by former minor league player and local born Rich Aldrete.
New baseball and softball fields are under construction as of fall 2006, and should be ready for usage by next fall. This new construction coincides with the arrival of President Harrison and the campus's other new construction, from the new roadside campus maps to the new library.
Arts
Programs at CSUMB are interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary. In the arts, students can major in Music and Performing Arts (MPA), Teledramatic Arts and Technology (TAT), and VIsual and Public Arts (VPA).
The World Theater is a performing arts venue that presents campus events such as guest lectures and screenings, student capstones (thesis projects) and Capstone Festivals. They present a professional performing arts season of performance, music and dance.
The Teledramatic Arts and Technology Department offers cross-disciplinary study and practice of media and live performance. The program integrates the traditional disciplines of theatre, radio, broadcast, film and new media.
The Visual & Public Arts Department displays their original artwork throughout the campus with public installations and murals that paint the campus.
Music & Performing Arts Department offers choirs and activities to enrich the culture of CSUMB. They include a Gospel Choir, a Chorale and many music performers and lecturers. It also now offers theatrical classes, transferred from the TAT major it originated from.
The Black Box Cabaret
The Black Box Cabaret has been the home of student expression since the birth of CSUMB. It opened in 1996, when business students (from the student organization BO$$), faculty and staff took a military building, originally put up temporarily, and created the BBC, a place for students and the community to express themselves.
In 2000, the BBC was shut down when it failed to comply with ADA regulations. With no plans to re-open the BBC, the students took it upon themselves and shouted "Our Box! Our choice!" 350 students and community members marched, chanted and rallied to save the building.
Students approved a $40 student fee to fund the BBC's renovation, ensuring the Box would re-open. Summer 2001 saw the beginning of renovation and February 2002 saw the re-opening of the Black Box Cabaret.
Since its original opening, the BBC has showcased student visual, theatrical and musical art. It offers food, drink and alcohol. One semesterly event that is always hosted at the BBC is called "TAPS" (Teledramatic Arts Presentation Showcase), in which students watch submitted short films made throughout the semester.
Interestingly, the Black Box Cabaret was the site of the first known public performance by the experimental rock group Space Station Wagon, and the last known public performance by Japanese Rock Group Guitar Wolf before their original bassist Bass Wolf died in 2005.
CSUMB Presidential History
| Name | Commenced term | Ended term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Peter Smith | 1994 | 2005 |
| Diane Cordero de Noriega (Interim) | 2005 | 2006 | |
| 2. | Dianne F. Harrison (Current) | 2006 | - |
External links
- CSUMB official website
- CSUMB Statistics
- CSUMB Athletics
- The Black Box Cabaret
- Student Activities
- Teledramatic Arts and Technology (TAT)
- School of Information Technology and Communication Design (ITCD)
- CSUMB Police
