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Beyond the Rhetoric

Beyond the Rhetoric

Written by: CSUDH Student Affairs
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Produced by the division of Student Affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills, Beyond the Rhetoric takes a close and personal look at what it takes to support students in their journey through college.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Keeping Students on Track: Retaining Students at CSUDH
    Feb 23 2026

    Retention is more than a simple metric: it’s about ensuring our students persist, graduate with manageable debt, and leave prepared for the next chapter of their lives. This episode explores how, through a coordinated effort, CSUDH has helped improve the number of students who persist toward graduation.

    Associate vice president for academic advising and career development, Dr. Andrew Drummond, joins us discusses the strategic and collaborative focus around retention at the university, and the vital role it's playing advancing CSUDH's enrollment strategy.

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    16 mins
  • The Affordability of Higher Education
    Jun 13 2024

    In the wake of the announced tuition hikes across the California State University system last fall, the affordability of higher education has taken center stage once again. This episode looks at how CSUDH is addressing the issue with the Financial Aid and Affordability Task Force.

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    26 mins
  • Student Affairs Assessment
    Mar 22 2024

    Sr. Associate Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Dr. Matthew Smith, speaks with Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Dr. Marisol Cardenas, about the importance of assessment in student affairs, and what it means for an institution like CSUDH.

    • View the 2022-23 CSUDH Student Affairs Impact Report
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    14 mins
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