CPaCE 2022-2023 Annual Report

The College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) is proud to present our newly designed online Annual Report for the 2022-2023 academic year. We hope you'll enjoy reading this curated selection of success stories from the past year featuring the recent achievements of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners. You'll also find a link to our financial and enrollment data below. Together, we are expanding access to higher education and helping to make CSULB a hub for lifelong learning.

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Message from Dean Chris Swarat

Message from Dean Chris Swarat

CPaCE continues to work with colleagues across CSULB to learn, improve, and strengthen our ability to provide access to the latest information, technology, and training.

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Logistics Professional Triples Educational Accomplishments at
The Beach

Logistics Professional Triples Educational Accomplishments at
The Beach

Discover Wayne Meza's remarkable journey at The Beach: graduating from CSULB's GLP and BALA programs, he is now pursuing an MAIA degree to advance in the field of international logistics.

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Love and Business Mix for Newlywed SMBA Grads

Love and Business Thrive for Newlywed SMBA Grads

Tram Ho and Christian Salgado's paths aligned toward CSULB's SMBA program, benefiting their careers and leading to graduation and marriage in the same year.

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Center for International Trade & Transportation Looks Toward the Future

CITT Looks Toward the Future

CSULB's CITT had a busy year, receiving a U.S. Department of Transportation grant for renewal and collaborating with other universities. Recent research projects funded by California’s Senate Bill 1 tackle highway worker shortages and trade job opportunities.

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ALI Serves International Student Athletes

ALI Serves International Student Athletes

Finland's Peppi Ramstedt and Poland's Zuzanna Szczepanska came to CSULB for competitive sports and California weather. Thriving academically and athletically, they credit the American Language Institute for their success on and off the tennis court as international students.

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Student Analyzes Hate
Crimes in Current Events

Student Analyzes Hate Crimes and Current Events

Thomas Page joined the Criminology and Criminal Justice master's program during a time of reckoning with law enforcement issues. By engaging in difficult conversations, his research earned a scholarship that is equipping him for a career in crime analysis as well as further education.

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BALA Grad Gets Psyched for the Future

BALA Grad Gets Psyched for the Future

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Melanie Fuller pursued the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at CSULB. Exploring a changing world, she shares the impact of favorite classes on her career path and how a strong sense of justice remains central to her life.

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MSGIS Grad Uses Drones in Archeology Career

MSGIS Grad Uses Drones in Archeology Career

CSULB graduate Kris Reinicke excels as a multi-talented GIS Manager, Archaeologist, and Drone Pilot. With a unique education and diverse skills, she safeguards cultural resources while pursuing her dream career.

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CSULB Alum Boosts Career with A.I. and I.S.

CSULB Alum Boosts Career with A.I. and I.S.

CSULB graduate Stephanie Wells swiftly achieved her educational and career goals in six transformative years. With an MS in Information Systems, she excels in programming languages, A.I., and the ability to take her career to new places.

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Biomanufacturing Program Highlights Organ Transplant Career Paths for High Schoolers

Biomanufacturing Program Highlights Organ Transplant Career Paths for High Schoolers

Long Beach's Wilson High students toured organ transplant company OneLegacy as part of CSU's Biomanufacturing program, inspiring them to pursue emerging careers in health and science.

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Aviation Documentary Nominated for Emmy

Aviation Documentary Nominated for Emmy

The Emmy-nominated PBS documentary "Hearts Above Clouds," was created at CSULB by writer/producer Dave Kelly. Learn how he celebrated 100 years of female pilots with this informative film.

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2022 - 2023 Financial and Enrollment Data

Financial and Enrollment Data

As a self-support college, CPaCE does not receive state funding, and is required to cover all program development and infrastructure support using a portion of the revenue derived from its many course offerings.