By Danni Ybarra |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Counselor and Guidance Graduate Program has been named one of the top 25 in the nation. Graduateprograms.com, an online graduate studies guide built for students, ranked CSUSB against over 1500 other schools such as USC, Loyola University, and Boston College, as having a leading counselor education program. “I was impressed, not surprised, and very pleased”, said Dr. Lorraine Hedtke, head of the program. “We expanded our program about two years ago, so that we’re no longer just training counselors for educational counseling but we’re also training counselors for general counseling degrees and I think that’s what put us on the map”, … [Read more...] about Counselor program among best in the nation
College of Education
CSUSB hosts informational event for prospective college students
By Angela Rodriguez |Staff Writer| CSUSB celebrated College Awareness Month Saturday, Feb. 9, presenting an informational “College: Making it Happen” event for young students interested in going to college. The informational was held in the College of Education building room 105 for students in grades 6-8 and parents interested in learning about how to prepare for future educational opportunities. The informational intended to encourage students from middle school to high school that college can be affordable. The event was free and open to the public along with complimentary parking. Supporting College Awareness month in Feb. is structured to help our community become … [Read more...] about CSUSB hosts informational event for prospective college students
College of Ed receives architectural award
By Fernando Torres |Staff Writer| The College of Education building has been acknowledged for its design. The CSUSB Office of Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) and the architectural firm LPA Inc. were presented with a certificate of achievement for the design of the building. The certificate was presented by the American Institute of Architects Inland California at an awards diner held at University of Riverside on April 28. “This award means acknowledgement for design excellence,” said Hamid Azhand, director and executive facilities officer of CPDC. Azhand been at CSUSB for 22 years and has been director of CPDC since 1993. “This award is for the entire team … [Read more...] about College of Ed receives architectural award
Sanchez-Munoz has high hope
By Nin Garcia |Staff Writer| CSUSB is searching for a new dean of education. The school has named three finalists for the position of becoming a dean of the university's College of Education. One such candidate is Juan Sanchez-Munoz, a professor at Texas Tech University. Sanchez-Munoz’s admiration for being a dean at CSUSB drives him to work hard and put forth his whole heart into being one of the best in the administration. He finds this new job position exciting and is ready to take on the tasks that CSUSB offers him. If chosen, Sanchez-Munoz would like to improve enrollment, encourage undergraduate courses and expand partnerships with school districts. Sanchez-Munoz faces a few … [Read more...] about Sanchez-Munoz has high hope
College of Ed gets new face
By Lindsey Martinovich Staff Writer CSUSB has appointed a new director of development for the College of Education. “I’ve always been passionate about education,” said Richonette “Ricki” McManuis, CSUSB’s new director of development for the College of Education. McManuis gladly accepted the job opportunity at CSUSB after spending 10 years at Altera Credit Union as the Senior Vice President of corporate communications. At Altera, she oversaw the marketing and business department and was responsible for public relations, doing such things as press releases. Her new role as director of development focuses on fundraising for the College of Education. According to CSUSB Public … [Read more...] about College of Ed gets new face