California State University, Monterey Bay
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Established	1994
Type	Public
President	Dianne F. Harrison
Faculty	334
Location	Seaside, California, USA
Campus	former Fort Ord
Nickname	Otters
Affiliations	California State University system
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. The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... The term public school has two distinct meanings: elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials, or, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, a private or independent, fee-paying school, generally not coeducational, which prepares pupils for university. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... A faculty is a division within a university. ... Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California, USA, with a total population of 31,696 as of the 2000 census. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Fort Ord Fort Ord Fort Ord was a U.S. Army post on Monterey Bay in California. ... The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a university or college within the United States of America is the name officially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams. ... The California State University (CSU) is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College System. ... A Web site (or colloquially, Website) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on a Web server, usually accessible via the Internet or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML, that is almost always accessible via HTTP... Image File history File links CSU.PNG‎ This is a logo of an organization, item, or event, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... The California State University (CSU) is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College System. ... Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California, USA, with a total population of 31,696 as of the 2000 census. ... Fort Ord Fort Ord Fort Ord was a U.S. Army post on Monterey Bay in California. ... Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU)[6] is a public research university located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida. ...

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. September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ...

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. Service learning is a successful method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service, frequently youth service, throughout the community. ...

CSUMB majors:

• Business Administration, B.S.
• Collaborative Health and Human Services, B.A.
• Earth Systems Science & Policy (ESSP), B.S
• Global Studies
• 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.
• 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 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. Nickname: The Cradle of History, Californias First City Location of Monterey, California County Monterey Government  - Mayor Chuck Della Sala Area    - City 30. ... Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California, United States. ...

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 ffbfdfdb4 incidents reported in 2004. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act is a federal statute codified at 20 U.S.C. Â§ 1092(f), with implementing regulations in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at 34 CFR 668. ... Categories: University stubs | California State University | Universities and colleges in California ...

Clubs are a popular activity at CSUMB. Some popular clubs are the Black Student Union, 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.

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. The are a multicultural, academic and social, 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 reconized for their outstanding service to community and their outstanding academic excellence. Sigma Theta Psi Crest // Introduction Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority (Σ Θ Ψ) was founded on November 13, 1991, at San Jose State University. ...

Athletics

CSUMB athletes and sports teams are called 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). Division II (or DII) is an intermediate-level division of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. ... The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is an intercollegiate athletic conference in the Division II of the NCAA. It was founded in December of 1938 and began competition in 1939. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Minnesota State High school Cross Country Meet A cross country race in Seaside, Oregon. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms or (rarely) other parts of their bodies to hit a ball back and forth over the net. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs, and also is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed standard playing area. ... Softball is a team sport, in which a ball, eleven to twelve inches (or rarely, 16 inches) (28 to 30. ... Water polo is a team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of swimming, handball and wrestling. ... Coeducation is the integrated education of men and women. ... For either of the songs named Sailing, see Sailing (song). ...

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 California Pacific Conference is a college athletics conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ...

The Otter Sports Center is the home to the CSUMB Otter's Mens 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 San Francisco Giants player and local born Rich Aldrete. Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885-1957) New York Gothams (1883-1885) Ballpark AT&T Park (2006–present) a. ...

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.

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 last known public performance by Japanese Rock Group Guitar Wolf before their original bassist Bass Wolf died in 2005. The band Guitar Wolf, founded in Japan in 1987, are known for their piercing vocals and extremely loud style of garage punk that emphasized heavy distortion. ...

CSUMB Presidential History

External links

• CSUMB official website
• CSUMB Statistics
• CSUMB Athletics
• The Black Box Cabaret
• Student Activities
• School of Information Technology and Communication Design (ITCD)
• CSUMB Police