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fact book 2018 Fact Book Booklet 2018 FROM THE OFFICES OF: Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment Public Affairs and Communications
Where We Are
Kern County Bakersfield
Population
886,507 383,512
Demographics
Hispanic or Latina Origin 51.10% 47.70%
White, not Hispanic 36.60% 35.20%
Black 5.30% 7.80%
Asian 4.40% 6.70%
Two or More Races 1.90% 2.00%
American Indian & Alaska Native 0.60% 0.50%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander 0.10% 0.10%
Median Income
$45,026 $57,095
Kern County
Population of Age 0 - 24
41.50%
K-12
Enrollment 181,393
Number of Public School Sites 278
Economy
Agriculture
Healthcare
Oil
Government
Distribution
Transportation
Air Meadows Field Airport
Inyokern Airport
Rail Amtrak
Ground Golden Empire Transit District
Future option California Bullet Train
Activities
Camping
Snow-skiing
River rafting
Golfing
Auto Racing
Museums and CALM animal exhibit
Theaters and Convention Center
Destinations
Lake Isabella
Edwards Air Force Base
Mojave Air and Space Port
Close to... State Parks and Nature Reserves
Pacific
Sequoia National Forest Ocean Beaches
Close to... Los Angeles, CA
Pacific Ocean Beaches
Los Angeles, CA Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV Disneyland
Universal Studios Hollywood
Disneyland
Universal Studios
SixHollywood
Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Sources:
Sources:
www.census.gov
www.census.gov
www.kedc.com
www.kedc.com
www.visitbakersfield.com
www.visitbakersfield.com
www.factfinder.census.gov
www.factfinder.census.gov
www.kern.org
www.kern.org
• Who We Are CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 3
Who We Are
Who We Are
About CSUB
Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the
southern San Joaquin Valley, California State
University, Bakersfield is a continuously growing
comprehensive regional university that is
committed to transforming the lives of its students
and community through its established excellence
in academia, diversity, service, and community
engagement since its founding in 1965. The faculty
across the WASC Senior College and University
Commission (WSCUC) fully accredited University
is world-class, with nearly 75% holding terminal
degrees in their respective fields.
School Motto
“Inspiring Excellence. Transforming Lives.”
School Colors
Blue and Gold
Mascot
The Roadrunner - Rowdy
Guiding Principles
California State University, Bakersfield is actively committed to academic and
personal exploration through open and respectful discourse.
As Runners We…
• Celebrate academic excellence
• Value integrity & self-reflection
• Embrace individual differences
• Collaborate to build community
• Engage in sustainable practices
• Strive to be local and global citizens
• Welcome new ideas
• Pursue life-long learning
In order to honor our shared purpose, we dedicate ourselves to these guiding principles.
Athletics CSUB is an NCAA Division I University, successfully competing in the Western Athletic Conference since 2012. CSUB will join the Big West Conference in 2020. Men: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Wrestling. Women: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Volleyball. Schools School of Arts and Humanities (A&H) School of Business and Public Administration (BPA) School of Natural Sciences Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) School of Social Sciences and Education (SSE) Antelope Valley Located in the heart of the Antelope Valley, CSU Bakersfield Antelope Valley is a satellite campus conveniently residing next door to Antelope Valley College. CSU Bakersfield Antelope Valley was established as a transfer university location providing continued higher education for Antelope Valley and Southern California residences. Extended Education and Global Outreach CSUB Extended Education and Global Outreach is committed to the adult learner. Programs are specifically engineered for busy adults, providing both the content and assistance necessary for educational and career success, without demanding all of their (already scarce) free time. Programs offered include in-person, online, and hybrid programs that provide access to distinguished faculty and dedicated support from our CSUB Extended Education team. 6 | CSU Bakersfield Fact Book
Student Demographics
Facts and Figures
The data in this section were derived from the Tableau Dashboard maintained by the Office of Institu-
tional Research, Planning, and Assessment (IRPA). The dashboard is designed to respond to CSUB’s need
for more immediate access to student and faculty data in a user-friendly, transparent and contextual
format in support
Facts and Figures ofsection
– The data in this thewasgraduation initiative.
derived from the Tableau Dashboard It is intended to provide fast information for performance
maintained by the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment (IRPA). The
reporting and planning.
dashboard is designed to respond to CSUB's need for more immediate access to student and
faculty data in a user-friendly, transparent and contextual format in support of the graduation
initiative. It is intended to provide fast information for performance reporting and planning.
§ Student demographics
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 7Student Demographics 8 | CSU Bakersfield Fact Book
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 9
Student Demographics
Graduation Rates for First-Time Freshman
Cohort Graduated 2-Years 3-Years 4-Years 5-Years 6-Years
10 | CSUFall
Bakersfield
2009 Fact Book451 0.1% 0.4% 12.7% 28.6% 38.8%Graduation Rates for First-Time Freshman
Cohort Graduated 2-Years 3-Years 4-Years 5-Years 6-Years
Fall 2009 451 0.1% 0.4% 12.7% 28.6% 38.8%
Fall 2010 438 0.1% 0.9% 14.5% 33.5% 42.7%
Fall 2011 442 0.1% 1.0% 14.1% 33.8% 40.9%
Fall 2012 306 0.0% 1.6% 18.6% 23.0%
Fall 2013 37 0.0% 1.3% 16.2%
Fall 2014 2 0.0% 0.1%
Fall 2015 0 0.0%
Fall 2016 0
Retention Rates of First-Time Full-Time Freshman
Cohort Cohort Size Retained 1-Year 1-Year
Fall 2009 1,049 711 67.8%
Fall 2010 1,015 723 71.3%
Fall 2011 1,208 869 72.0%
Fall 2012 1,293 963 74.5%
Fall 2013 1,323 968 73.2%
Fall 2014 1,401 1073 76.6%
Fall 2015 1,447 1099 76.0%
Fall 2016 1,357 998 73.6%
Graduation Rates for Upper-Division Transfers
Cohort Graduated 2-Years 3-Years 4-Years 5-Years 6-Years
Fall 2009 473 27.1% 51.3% 59.6% 62.4% 64.1%
Fall 2010 453 29.0% 49.9% 58.1% 60.7% 61.9%
Fall 2011 448 29.3% 56.1% 63.6% 66.9% 67.4%
Fall 2012 451 31.8% 57.0% 64.3% 64.6%
Fall 2013 371 34.4% 59.7% 62.2%
Fall 2014 353 42.9% 51.4%
Fall 2015 360 44.4%
Fall 2016 0
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 11Student Demographics
Graduation Rates for Upper-Division Transfers
Cohort Graduated 2-Years 3-Years 4-Years 5-Years 6-Years
Fall 2009 473 27.1% 51.3% 59.6% 62.4% 64.1%
Fall 2010 453 29.0% 49.9% 58.1% 60.7% 61.9%
Fall 2011 448 29.3% 56.1% 63.6% 66.9% 67.4%
Fall 2012 451 31.8% 57.0% 64.3% 64.6%
Fall 2013 371 34.4% 59.7% 62.2%
Fall 2014 353 42.9% 51.4%
Fall 2015 360 44.4%
Fall 2016 0
12 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookCSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 13
Alumni
CSUB Alumni Association represents nearly 50,000 alumni. Sixty-six percent of CSUB’s alumni live and
work in Kern County. CSUB Alumni Association awards student scholarships, hosts annual programs like
Party in the Park, Alumni Hall of Fame, and Rising Runner, supports campus and community events, and
keeps graduates up to date on University news and events.
Number of Alumni
by State �9,601 Total
6 16
471
12
70 13
405 82 49
166 23 35 83
40 62 22
43 62 5
36
320 80
143 47
317 82 43 8
36 73 149
36 7 62
42,805
97 112
335 91
81 58 49
18 23 102
54
725
35 171
61
1,680 Outside US or unknown
As of 2017
Number of Alumni in
California 42,805 Total
NORTHERN
COUNTIES
3,318 TOTAL
FRESNO - 338
KING� - 127
TULARE – 1,773
IN�O - 47
SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO - 369
COUNTIES KERN – 29,313
39,487
SANTA BARBARA - �22
TOTAL
VENTURA - 292
LOS ANGELES – �,785
�����������������206
RIVERSIDE - 184
ORANGE - 365
IMPERIAL - 16
SAN DIEGO - 450
As of 2017
14 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookFinancial Aid
• Financial Aid
NEED-BASED $ NON-NEED-BASED $
(Include non-need-based (Exclude non-need-based aid
aid used to meet need) used to meet need)
Scholarships/Grants
Federal $23,846,874 $34,797
State (i.e. all states, not only the state in which your
$30,953,182 $276,960
institution is located)
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition
funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid $909,745
and tuition waivers (which are reported below)
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis,
$1,250,347
National Merit) not awarded by the college
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS $56,960,148 $311,757
Self-Help
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans) $19,364,053
Federal Work-Study $319,131
State and other (e.g. institutional) work-study/employment
$0
(Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above)
TOTAL SELF-HELP $19,683,184 $0
Other
Parent Loans $509,452
Tution Waivers Reporting is optional. Report tution waivers
in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tution
waivers elsewhere
Athletic Awards $1,928,761
TOTAL OTHER $2,438,213 $0
FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATES
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
N/A N/A
Tuition
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Tution $7,146 $7,146
In-District
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Tution $7,146 $7,146
Out-of-District
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Tution $16,650 $1,650
Out-of-State
NONRESIDENT ALIENS
$16,650 $1,650
Tution
REQUIRED FEES $1,404 $1,404
ROOM AND BOARD
$13,230 $13,230
On-Campus
ROOM ONLY
On-Campus
BOARD ONLY
On-Campus Meal Plan
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 15University Operating Budget
§ University Operating Budget
16 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookCSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 17
Sponsored Research
§ Sponsored Research: The Office of Grants, Research, and Sponsored Programs
(GRaSP) aspires to be a model unit of service and support which fosters and
advances research, creative, and sponsored activities for the enrichment of
The Office of Grants, Research,
teachingand
andSponsored
learning at Programs (GRaSP)
CSUB, and for aspires
the benefit to be
of the a modelthe
university, unit of service
and support which fosters and advances research, creative, and sponsored activities for the enrichment
community, and the region. The mission of the GRaSP Office is to provide the
of teaching and learning at CSUB, and for the benefit of the university, the community, and the region.
The mission of the GRaSPadministrative infrastructure for the development and submission of proposals,
Office is to provide the administrative infrastructure for the development and
and for
submission of proposals, and forthe
thereceipt
receiptand
and management
management of funds, for the
of funds, forsponsored programs
the sponsored of
programs of
the University and the CSUB Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs
the University and the CSUB Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA). Administration
(SPA).
1. External Grant Funding Administered by University Faculty and Staff per Fiscal Year
(July - June)
External grant funding from a variety of Federal and State funded agencies/sponsors, private
philanthropic organizations, and local governments.
Year Active Awards Amount
2014 - 2015 54 $10,050,072
2015 - 2016 51 $12,092,418
2016 - 2017 70 $14,752,313
2. Conference/Research Travel Support for Student Research (TSSR)
The TSSR Program subsidizes travel costs for CSUB undergraduate and graduate students
presenting papers on their own research or scholarship, or showing their own creative work(s) at
national/regional professional meetings/conferences.
Year Number of Awards Amount
2014 - 2015 48 $8,254
2015 - 2016 28 $7,751
2016 - 2017 37 $7,625
3. Research Council of the University (RCU) Grants
RCU grants support the research, scholarship, and creative activity of CSUB faculty, lecturers,
and students. The program, is supported with a combination of funds from the Provost and the
Office of the Chancellor.
Year Number of Awards Amount Awarded Assigned Time* (WTU)
2014 - 2015 21 $82,306 41
2015 - 2016 16 $78,113 0
2016 - 2017 19 $80,307 10
*Assigned Time budget separate from Amount awarded. (1WTU: $1190, 2012-2015; 1WTU:
$1905, 2016)
18 | CSU Bakersfield Fact Book4. Student Research Scholars (SRS) /President’s Associates Grant
The SRS Program supports faculty mentorship of student’s research, scholarship, and creative
activity. Each successful student-faculty team receives up to $2,000 over a period of one year,
from private funds made available by the President’s Associates.
Year Number of Awards Amount
2014 - 2015 17 $34,000
2015 - 2016 19 $38,000
2016 - 2017 17 $34,000
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT TYPE 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
SCHOOL
BPA DEPARTMENT TYPE 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
BPA ACCOUNTING Research 0 0 1
ACCOUNTING Research 0 0 1
ECON Research 7 7 7
ECON Research 7 7 7
MANAGEMENT/MARKETING
MANAGEMENT/MARKETING
Publications
Publications 0
0 0
0
22
PPA
PPA Research
Research 00 25
25 10
10
Subtotal:
Subtotal: 77 32
32 20
20
NSM&E
NSM&E
COMPUTER &
COMPUTER &ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICALENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE
ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE Publications
Publications 10
10 15
15 14
14
COMPUTER &
COMPUTER &ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICALENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE
ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE National
NationalRegional Presentations
Regional Presentations 22 77 66
NURSING Research 19 10 16
NURSING Research 19 10 16
NURSING Publications 3 0 0
NURSING
NURSING
Publications
National Regional Presentations 1
3 3
0 00
NURSING National Regional Presentations
Subtotal: 351 353 0
36
A&H Subtotal: 35 35 36
A&H ART AND ART HISTORY Presentations 6 7 7
COMMUNICATION
ART AND ART HISTORY Research
Presentations 36 47 73
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION Publications
Research 353 384 50
3
COMMUNICATION National Regional Presentations 12 13 17
COMMUNICATION Publications 35 38 50
ENGLISH Publications 0 0 13
COMMUNICATION
ENGLISH
National
Theses
Regional Presentations 12
7
13
6
170
ENGLISH
HISTORY Publications
Research 190 70 139
ENGLISH
HISTORY Theses
Publications 77 06 00
HISTORY
HISTORY Research
National Regional Presentations 19
19 87 94
MUSIC
HISTORY Presentations
Publications 247 260 19
0
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
HISTORY Research
National Regional Presentations 5
19 68 44
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES Publications 2 0 0
MUSIC Presentations 24 26 19
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES National Regional Presentations 3 0 1
PHILOSOPHY
THEATER
AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES Research
Presentations 6
5 6
6 47
THEATER Presentations
Subtotal: 1486 1216 7
134
Publications Grand Total: 1902 1880 0
190
National Regional Presentations 3 0 1
*Faculty and Student Reserach as reported by the schools.Subtotal: 148 121 134
Grand Total: 190 188 190
• Faculty and Student Research as reported by the schools
• What We Do - Campus Culture
o Student Affairs - California State University, Bakersfield is a student-centered campus.
We want students to have a comprehensive university life experience, because that’s
what college is all about. Athletics, residential living, dining, student government, and
other special campus programs all play important roles in our students' lives and help to
support the academic mission of the Institution. CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 19What We Do
Campus Culture
Student Affairs
California State University, Bakersfield is a student-centered campus. We want students to have a
comprehensive university life experience, because that’s what college is all about. Athletics, residential
living, dining, student government, and other special campus programs all play important roles in our
students’ lives and help to support the academic mission of the Institution.
Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) better. Beach volleyball and volleyball have been
Incorporated in 1987 as a non-profit organization, recognized by the NCAA for maintaining a perfect
the Associated Students, Inc. is comprised of two-year Academic Progress Rates (APR) score.
a Board of Directors, with directors from each
school, class level, and the dorms, in addition to Athletic Success
the student body President and Vice Presidents. Since joining the Western Athletic Conference
Decisions made by the Board members affect (WAC) CSUB has enjoyed success across
all students. ASI serves as the primary voice several teams. Men’s Basketball won the WAC
regarding student interests and issues. (conference) tournament, advanced to the
NCAA tournament, and won the WAC regular
Kegley Center for Student Success season title in 2017, reaching the NIT semi-final in
The Kegley Center for Student Success aims Madison Square Garden. Women’s Volleyball won
to foster a culture of academic success and the 2017 WAC Volleyball Tournament title and
personal development for student-athletes advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Wrestling has
through academic advising and support beyond earned 3 Pac-12 conference championships and
the classroom. The Kegley Center provides a several individual athletes in Men and Women’s
designated area with access to the necessary Swimming and in Men’s Track and Field have
resources, including computer labs, printing claimed championships as well.
stations, tutoring, study space and nutrition bar.
Athletics
CSUB student athletes graduate at a faster
rate than the overall student body. Collectively,
student-athletes ten to achieve a 3.0 GPA or
20 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookStudent Union Campus Dining
As the hub of student life on campus, the Student CSUB Campus Dining seeks to enrich and nourish
Union provides a comfortable place for students student’s lives by providing a variety of dining
to meet, organize, and attend a variety of events. experience. Students, Faculty, Staff and campus
At the heart of the Student Union is a casual visitors can enjoy Runner Café, Panda Express,
lounge, which gives students a fun, relaxed setting Which Which Superior Sandwiches, Walter’s
to unwind between classes or after a long day. Coffee (inside the library), and Starbucks, along
with a Grab & Go Station and vending machines
Clubs & Organizations for those pressed for time.
The CSUB Office of Student Involvement enhances
the quality of the student experience through Center for Community Engagement and Career
supporting student clubs and organizations, Education (CECE)
creating and promoting involvement opportunities The CSUB Center for Career Education and
for all students, and encouraging active Community Engagement (CECE) prepares
participation in the student learning process. students for lifelong learning and development
There are more than 85 student organizations through community engagement and career
and clubs offered on campus. education by forming strong partnerships with
community organizations, employers, and
Greek Life CSUB students, faculty, and staff. CECE offers
CSUB Fraternities and Sororities are student-led comprehensive career counseling services, job
organizations of approximately 300 students, postings, and community service opportunities
that enhance the campus experience beyond for CSUB students. Staff members work directly
the classroom, providing excellent leadership, with students to explore their educational and
scholarships, community service, and social career plans, helping them create an academic-
opportunities. The Fraternity and Sorority and community-oriented professional road map
community is currently comprised of three for success.
councils, two honor societies, seven chapters, and
five academic cohorts. Student Recreation Center (SRC)
An integral part of student life at CSUB,
Runner Bookstore the Student Recreation Center provides an
Bringing together educational products and opportunity for students to achieve health and
technologies to prepare the next generation of wellness and to pursue recreational activities
learners and educators. Students can purchase through many different exercise and activity
books, CSUB gear, snacks, and other academic programs. The SRC offers a wide variety of
products throughout the year. programs and services from outdoor adventure
trips, Group X classes, intramural sports, rock
Campus Programming climbing, personal training, special events, and
The mission of Campus Programming is to create more! All students need is their CSUB ID to take
a connected community by enhancing student advantage of their membership. Guest passes,
life and promoting student development. This sponsored memberships, and faculty/staff and
is accomplished through diverse programs, alumni options are also available.
collaborative efforts, and leadership opportunities
that enhance the overall student experience. Student Housing
Some of the events organized by Campus The Office of Student Housing & Residence Life
Programming include Runner Nights, Runner offers two unique student housing communities.
Letter Day, Study Strong, Expression Nights, and Student Housing East offers suite-style living with
Brown Bag Discussions. lots of community space! This community was
designed with first- and second-year students in
mind; however, all academic years are welcome.
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 21Students also have the opportunity to choose a mandating equal opportunity and access for
Living Learning Community, like the First Year persons with disabilities
Experience, which fits into their academic goals • Provide appropriate accommodations and
and needs. Each floor has a Resident Assistant to resources to students with verified permanent
help support and encourage success. or temporary disabilities
Student Housing West is exclusively for juniors, • Provide appropriate assessment for students
seniors, and graduate students. All rooms are to identify accommodations and services
singles, and activities and programming are necessary for academic access
both community-building and career-focused, • Work with faculty, administration, and staff
featuring resources for post-graduate planning. to create and maintain an inclusive and
Each building offers single room types only, and supportive environment where individuals with
each has a Community Assistant who serves as a disabilities have full and equal access to all
resource and provides community support. university programs
• Remain abreast of best practices and trends
Student Health Center (SHS) in post-secondary education of the disabled
Student Health Services helps promote a healthy
campus community by providing quality, caring, The Runner Newspaper
cost-effective healthcare and health promotion The Runner is the student newspaper at CSUB
services. SHS has physicians, nurse practitioners, committed to exposing truth while upholding
and nurses, plus x-ray, clinical laboratory and professional journalistic integrity. Students
pharmacy services ready to provide basic health produce a news website, The Runner Online, with
care to enrolled students. The SHS is a nationally stories, photos, podcasts, and broadcast-style
accredited ambulatory health clinic that provides videos. They also produce a bi-weekly printed
quality medical care that is accessible and newspaper that is distributed throughout campus
affordable. Student fees support the facility and and to select locations in the community. The
provide many basic services, which are available Runner is an academic program through the
at little or no cost to CSUB students. Communications Department. Students enrolled
COMM 2160 (lower division) or COMM 4160
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) (upper division) can join the staff. Students receive
Services for Students with Disabilities provides practical experience in news, features, sports and
support services that enable every student, opinion writing, as well as editing and proofreading,
regardless of disability, to have access to a photography, multimedia reporting, page design,
university education at CSUB. The goals of SSD social media posting, web publishing, advertising,
are to: marketing, and distribution. With an average staff
• Act as a catalyst and agent for compliance of 40-50 students per semester, The Runner is a
with Federal and State laws and regulations large and well-organized operation.
22 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookWalter W. Stiern Library
The Walter W. Stiern Library is the center for intellectual engagement on campus. Students, faculty,
and staff are provided with a wide variety of resources, such as group study rooms, functional study
spaces, in-class presentations, research skills courses, historical exhibits, public programming, online
access to thousands of books and articles, and print collections totaling nearly half a million volumes!
In addition to offering computers, printing, and Wi-Fi access, the library is also home to Walter’s Coffee
and Snack Bar, the 24-hour study room, a tutoring center, the Media Lab, and the IT help desk.
The library’s “Walter Presents” events series has welcomed many engaging programs to CSUB,
including the annual Writer In Residence, Local Poets Reading, and California Writers Series.
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 23Student Support Programs Edible Garden
Free tutoring is available to CSUB students in CSUB’s Edible Garden, scheduled to “bloom”
many subject areas at various locations: in Fall 2018, will include vertical hydroponics
systems, a teaching and learning kitchen, and
• Arts and Humanities Tutoring Center student study areas. The garden’s goals are to
• Business and Public Administration Tutoring increase the campus food security rate, provide
Center nutrition education to the community, and
• Computer Science and Engineering Tutoring advance academics by acting as a campus living
Center laboratory for student-led projects and research.
• Kegley Center for Student Success
• Mathematics Tutoring Center Other Efforts
• Developmental Math Lab CSUB is 1 of 12 California colleges and universities
• MyWritingLab Headquarters participating in Energize Colleges, a program of
• Science Tutoring Center Strategic Energy Innovations. Energize Colleges
• Social Science and Education Tutoring Center provides paid student internships, academic
• Writing Resource Center research opportunities, curriculum support for
• Antelope Valley Tutoring Center faculty, and helps to create a high school to
higher education pipeline. This program is funded
by utility ratepayer funds to provide green sector
Sustainability education and work experience to the next
generation of energy leaders.
Food Pantry
A recent study conducted on college and university
Fab Lab
campuses found that 1 in 10 students experience
CSUB has the first and only fully-functioning
homelessness and 1 in 5 experience food
Chevron Fab Lab of the CSU and UC systems. The
insecurity. To address food insecurity concerns,
Fab Lab is a digital fabrication laboratory based
CSUB’s Food Pantry opened in September 2017
on the MIT-designed model offering a variety of
to serve students, faculty, and staff. Students and
machines, including laser cutters, 3D printers, and
staff may visit the CSUB pantry once a week and
vinyl cutters. The CSUB Fab Lab is a community
collect food based on a points system. The pantry
resource and is available to virtually everyone in
operates 27 hours a week with a coordinator, two
the community. Students, faculty, staff and the
paid graduate students, and some 30 student
community are welcome to visit.
volunteers who, as of early November 2017,
logged 220 hours of service, helping hundreds of
students in the CSUB community.
24 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookAffinity Groups Dr. Donald E. Carter (’85)
Established in 2015-2016, the various affinity Retired Superintendent, Kern High School District
groups at CSUB provide faculty and staff a place to
gather shared interest and common goals. Affinity Joel Heinrichs (’89)
groups generally seek to advance the personal Former CEO, Lightspeed Systems
and professional development of their members,
expose members to increased leadership Kevin McCarthy (’89 and ’94)
opportunities, provide support and networking Congressman representing California’s 23rd
opportunities, participate in community service, District. Also House Majority Leader
and engage in mentoring relationships with their
members, as well as students. Jon Van Boening (’92)
President and CEO, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
• Asian Faculty and Staff Network
• Latina/o Faculty and Staff Association Sheryl Chalupa (’95 and ’05)
• Organization of Women Leaders (OWLs) President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of South
• Black Faculty and Staff Association Central California
Veterans Center Tara-Nicholle Nelson (’96 and ’98)
CSUB is one of the most veteran-friendly Founder and CEO of Transformational Consumer
campuses in the CSU system. Opened in 2016, the Insights Inc. First and only Vice President for
dedicated staff at the Office of Veterans Affairs MyFitnessPal
is committed to helping veterans succeed. The
CSUB Office of Veterans Affairs works with the Stephen Neal (’99)
CSU system and the Veterans Administration to Former NFL player and highly decorated collegiate
ensure that certified veterans are receiving their wrestler
benefits.
Tyree Boyd-Pates (’12)
History Curator, Program Manager at the
Notable Alumni
California African American Museum
CSU Bakersfield is proud of the thousands of
alumni making great contributions on a local,
national, and international level. Among are
notable alumni are:
Kathleen O’Neal Gear (’77)
Author, former state historian and archaeologies
for Wyoming
Greg Colson (’78)
Artist
Jeff Colson (’79)
Artist
John Nilon (’79 and ’88)
Retired Kern County Administrative Officer,
Alumni Trustee on the CSU Board of Trustees
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Engagement
Kegley Institute of Ethics Bakersfield Jazz Festival
Founded in 1986 in memory of Charles W. Kegley, This iconic event has been a fixture of springtime
the Kegley Institute of Ethics (KIE) is committed in Bakersfield for over 30 years. The festival has
to serving our campus and community through featured internationally acclaimed artists, raised
ethics education, research, and practice. To this money for scholarships for deserving students,
end, the KIE host a bi-annual speaker series on and given local artists an opportunity to share
timely ethical issues and host several ethics their creativity with members of their community.
discussion panels each year for our faculty, Held annually on our beautiful campus, CSUB is
students, and community members. In addition, happy to welcome the entire community for fun,
KIE provides ethics education training for local food, drinks, and music!
K-12 school teachers and administrators, ethics
consulting for local hospitals and community
Bakersfield Marathon
organizations, and training and funding support
Established in 2016, this annual, world-class
for CSUB faculty members engaging in ethics-
event features the starting line, finish line and
related research and teaching.
celebration on our campus. Participants, not
only local, but also coming from form across the
Runner Reader Program/One Book, One US, and around the world, can choose between
Bakersfield a USATF Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K. The
The goal of this program is not only to get people Bakersfield Marathon is a proud supporter of CSU
to read the book, but to inspire members of our Bakersfield Roadrunner Athletics. A significant
community to come together to talk about the portion of the proceeds of the Bakersfield
book, to share their experiences, and to share Marathon is presented to the CSUB Roadrunner
ideas on how to solve complex social issues. Scholarship Fund to support our exemplary
student athletes.
26 | CSU Bakersfield Fact BookBakersfield Business Conference
Over the years, the CSUB grounds and the
Bakersfield Business Conference have hosted
former presidents, world leaders, Olympians and
sports heroes. Since 1985, the Conference has
continued to grow to the successful, world-class
event that it has become today, with over 9,000
people in attendance. Past speakers have been
some of the best in the entertainment industry,
including music superstars, Reba McEntire, Dionne
Warwick and Sheena Easton, as well as comedians
Jay Leno, Phyllis Diller and Bob Hope.
CSUB Athletics Annual BBQ
This annual event benefits the Roadrunner
Scholarship Fund, which provides financial
support to talented and worthy student-athletes
as they meet the rigors of academic life and NCAA
Division I competition. Attendees enjoy a delicious
meal, live entertainment, free prize drawings, and
a silent auction.
CSU Bakersfield Fact Book | 27CSUB ACCOLADES
“A TOP UNIVERSITY FOR
“#3 FOR UPWARD MOBILITY” STUDENT INCLUSION”
THE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “#10 OF THE TOP 100 “#4 BEST BANG FOR THE
PROJECT 2017 MASTER’S UNIVERSITIES” BUCK FOR WESTERN
2017 WASHINGTON MONTHLY COLLEGES”
2017
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2017
“95TH PERCENTILE FOR
EXPECTED STUDENT
“#4 IN STEM GRANT EARNINGS”
BROOKINGS INSTITUTE
FUNDING” 2015
“#12 OF THE TOP 100 “#1 BEST BANG FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE
MASTER’S UNIVERSITIES” BUCK FOR WESTERN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON MONTHLY COLLEGES” 2016
WASHINGTON MONTHLY
2016
2016
HISPANICOUTLOOK
“#39 TOP COLLEGES AND
2015 UNIVERSITIES”
TIME MAGAZINE
2014
2015
“#10 BEST ECONOMIC VALUE OF “#6 FOR SCHOOLS YIELDING
DEGREE” 99TH PERCENTILE “#5 NURSING SCHOOL IN THE HIGHEST SALARIES”
THE ECONOMIST GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
2015 CALIFORNIA”
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