Admin Coordinator Position for Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI) at CSUDH Flashcards
1st. About Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI) at CSUDH
Explores and documents the professional lives and achievements of African American public-elected officials, business leaders and policymakers
2nd. About Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI) at CSUDH
Examines the impact of their public policy efforts on the political and economic development of African American and other disadvantaged communities.
3rd. About Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI) at CSUDH
Provides training programs for current and future leaders, including the Dymally Fellows program, which allows for students of color to travel internationally to expand their worldview and higher education ambitions
4th. About Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI) at CSUDH
Supports the African American Leadership Training Program for high school students and entrepreneurial directed training for local businesses. The institute stages and supports cultural events for CSUDH students and the community at large that highlight the Dymally influence on the African Diaspora
The 1st of the four competencies is
Public Discourse
(Distinguished Speakers, Forums and Roundtable dialogues)
The 2nd of the four competencies is
Cultural Engagement
The 3rd of the four competencies is
Research
The 4th of the four competencies is
Leadership Mentoring
Vision of the Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI)
Promote learning outcomes and student success.
Nationally renowned in scholarly research, cultural memory retention, public policy, and academic programs.
Focus on African American communities in California, nationwide, and in the African and Caribbean Diasporas.
Mission of the Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI)
Build community and institutional memory via a digital archive.
Document history and contributions of influential African American leaders in California and nationally.
Influence public policy debates through academic and community research on political and economic development.
Develop the next generation of leaders.
Engage CSUDH community through cultural experiences showcasing Dymally’s influence in the African Diaspora.
Target of the Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI)
Create a sustainable space for studying African Americans and public policy.
Establish and maintain multiple historical digital archives.
Promote policy and cultural discussions.
History of
Dymally Institute Origins
Founded as an unfunded legislative mandate in 2003.
Initiated by Assemblyman Mervyn M. Dymally to create a think tank at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Focus on studying the history of African American leaders and debating policy effects.
Legislation signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on August 27, 2003.
Originally named the California African American Political & Economic Institute.
History of
Mervyn M. Dymally
History-making California elected official, Democrat.
California Assembly: Elected in November 1962, served until 1966.
California Senate: 1st African American elected, served 1967–1975.
Lieutenant Governor: 41st Lieutenant Governor, 1975–1979.
U.S. House of Representatives: 1st African Caribbean Congressperson, 1981–1993.
Returned to California Assembly from 2003 to 2008.
Nearly a half-century of public service
Passed away October 7, 2012
Renaming in his honor: SB807 signed into law on August 27, 2013, renaming it The Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute.
Executive Director
Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad
Executive Director of MDAAPEI since February 2018.
Author, columnist, and scholar with six books and over 1,100 articles.
Recently retired Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at East Los Angeles College since 1996.
Holds degrees from CSU Los Angeles, USC, and Claremont Graduate University.
President of Samad and Associates, a strategic planning/urban affairs firm.
Managing Director and host of the Urban Issues Forum of Greater Los Angeles.
Civic engagement includes leadership roles in the Los Angeles NAACP and 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc.
Director, writer, and co-producer of the 2016 documentary, “What Of The Day.”
Distinguished Service Chapter member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and 33rd Degree Prince Hall Mason.
Member of the Gamma Zeta Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity
About California State University Dominguez Hills
Fosters justice, equity, and inclusion.
Promotes belonging and social mobility for graduates.
Grounded in culturally sustaining practices, research, creativity, and community engagement.
Equips students for success in a complex, global society.
Academic Excellence/Overall Ranking
19th Top Public Schools among Regional Universities-West – U.S. News & World Report (2023-24)
Accessibility and Affordability
3rd Most Affordable College or University in California – EdSmart.com (2024)
Career Outcomes/Social Mobility
2nd in Economic Mobility Index – Third Way (2022)
Diversity
5th Economic Diversity among Regional Universities-West – U.S. News & World Report (2023-24)
Degree Programs
1st Top Online Master’s in Negotiation and Conflict Management – Intelligent.com (2022)
1st Most Affordable College to earn a Cyber Security Degree – CyberDegreeEdu.org (2020)
1st Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Program in California – RNtoMSN.org (2021)
2nd Best Online RN to BSN Program in California – RNtoMSN.org (2021)
3rd Best Nurse Practitioner Program in California – BestValueSchools.org (2021)
CSUDH Campus History
Founded in 1960 on historic Rancho San Pedro land.
Original land grant received by Juan José Dominguez in 1784.
Part of the first private land grant in Southern California.
Campus named Dominguez Hills after the Dominguez family.
“South Bay State College” established by California State Legislature in 1960.
Campus planning and design by architect A. Quincy Jones in 1964.
First classes held in 1965 at a temporary location.
Renamed California State College at Palos Verdes.
Campus moved to the Watts location in 1965.
Watts Rebellion in 1965 highlighted social issues and influenced the campus relocation decision.
Governor Pat Brown determined Dominguez Hills as the ideal location for accessibility to education.
Renamed CSC Dominguez Hills in 1966.
Permanent campus opened in October 1968.
CSUDH Mission
Offers transformative education, innovative research, and community engagement.
Located in Carson, designed in response to the 1965 Watts Rebellion.
Commits to social, environmental, and educational justice.
Provides high-quality education for personal and professional success.
Fosters economic and social mobility.
Cultivates reciprocal relationships with surrounding communities and educational systems.
CSUDH Vision
A model urban university addressing local and global challenges.
Equitable education for students fostering critical inquiry and career readiness.
Collaboration among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community for cocurricular opportunities and lasting relationships.
Engagement in local partnerships for community development and career opportunities.
Innovative and sustainable financial development for university self-determination.
Commitment to addressing social, educational, and environmental justice through various means.
University Values
Academic Excellence:
Community of lifelong learners dedicated to discovery and personal growth.
Development of skills, talents, cutting-edge research, and artistic contributions.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Addressing historical injustices in education for marginalized students.
Providing access to culturally sustaining programs, services, and resources.
Honoring diversity of perspectives and backgrounds for equitable inclusion.
Sustainability:
Responsible stewardship of natural, social, and economic resources.
Communication and
Collaboration:
Transparent communication.
Building strategic partnerships for student success and community health.
Shared Governance:
Commitment to transparency, inclusion, joint decision-making, and collaborative approaches.
