By Alejandra Arana |Staff Writer| After 15 years of being CSUSB's President, Dr. Albert K. Karnig, will complete his last commencement on June 16 in the Coussoulis Arena. Dr. Karnig is the third president CSUSB has had and has broken records when it comes to enrollment and retention of students. "Improvement from 75 percent to 89.1 percent overall for first-to-second year retention -- now third best among the 23 CSU campuses; highest or second highest African American and Latino retention rates among CSU campuses," stated the CSUSB website. Dr. Karnig has said in multiple talks of diversity events held on campus that he is very proud of the amount of diversity this campus has and … [Read more...] about Karnig retires: the end to an era
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Info Security Conference
By Katherine Valadez |Staff Writer| As students, we send a lot of our personal information to CSUSB over the Internet. The university has records of our phone numbers, e-mail and home addresses, and even our Social Security numbers. But have you ever wondered how the university protects our valuable information from hackers? If you have ever been concerned that your personal information will be susceptible to hacking and malware attacks, take comfort in knowing that CSUSB has taken steps to ensure this does not happen. “Higher education continues to take the lead in developing strategies to meet the ever-increasing challenges of safeguarding information technology,” said Lorraine … [Read more...] about Info Security Conference
Jennings named CSUSB professor of the year
By Jacqueline Scholten |Staff Writer| Interrupted in the midst of his lecture, Todd Jennings, professor of education, was greeted by CSUSB President Dr. Albert K. Karnig and his entourage presented him with CSUSB’s Outstanding Professor of the Year. More than 40 colleagues, administration, faculty members and past winners of the award joined Karnig and the others cramming into the small class room at the top of the College of Education building to offer Jennings congratulations. “Make sure you have the right person,” said Jennings in disbelief. Karnig ensured the students that he had the right teacher, and told them that Jenning’s success is partially because of the students’ … [Read more...] about Jennings named CSUSB professor of the year
Wilcox-Herzog wins Golden Apple Award
By Jacqueline Scholten |Staff Writer| Dr. Amanda Wilcox-Herzog, professor of human development, received the most coveted award of her career during a surprise visit by President Dr. Albert K. Karnig and his entourage on Jan. 19. Wilcox-Herzog received the prestigious Golden Apple Award, which is given to the most outstanding teacher of the year at CSUSB. The criteria for picking this teacher is gathered in a large part from the students evaluations they submit. It is also based on the diversity of the courses and labs that they offer. The winner is chosen by Karnig who is advised by a committee of seven teachers, who have either won the Golden Apple in the past or were elected on … [Read more...] about Wilcox-Herzog wins Golden Apple Award
Beloved President to retire this June
By Lena Torres |Staff Writer| CSUSB President, Dr. Albert K. Karnig led the annual Convocation Ceremony, the president’s annual welcome address, this past Sept. 19, 2011. Budget cuts and rise in tuition were amongst the numerous topics the President of CSUSB announced at the Convocation Ceremony. “I’ve never been more proud of what the CSUSB faculty and staff has contributed to the lives of our students and for the wholesome way you interact with one another,” said Karnig before he started the ceremony. Karnig, who has been President of CSUSB since 1997, shared with his fellow colleagues and students the everlasting rise in tuition and budget cuts that are due to the lack of support from … [Read more...] about Beloved President to retire this June
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