California State University (CSU) Bakersfield

Employer Description

OVERVIEW
Located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners — moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. CSUB continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and commitment to student success. Its students are brilliant and increasingly diverse — with the majority of graduates remaining in the Valley to solve our region’s complex challenges.

FAST FACTS

• CSUB opened in 1970 as the 19th member of the 23-campus California State University System.
• The only public university within approximately 90 miles, it enrolls over 11,000 students and has graduated nearly 60,000 alumni.
• The university offers 38 undergraduate degree programs, 16 master’s degree programs and a doctoral program in educational leadership.
• It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission.
• The university is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with over 60% of students identifying as Hispanic or Latinx.
• CSUB houses four academic schools: The School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Business and Public Administration, the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering, and the School of Social Sciences and Education.
• The university offers degree programs at a satellite campus approximately 90 miles south of the main campus in Antelope Valley.
• Sixteen athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I.

CORE VALUES

• Developing the intellectual and personal potential of every student
• Supporting the intellectual and professional development of all faculty and staff
• Nurturing a collegial campus environment that values innovation, learning and the pluralism of persons and ideas
• Collaborating with one another with respect, trustworthiness, ethical behavior, and self-reflection
• Promoting active and informed engagement in shared governance of students, faculty, and staff
• Engaging with alumni and the community to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the university
• Contributing to the growth and well-being of the region

ABOUT THE REGION

One of the most affordable regions in California, Bakersfield is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County. With nearly 400,000 residents, Bakersfield is California's ninth most populous city. The CSUB campus is easily accessible from all of California's major cities and points of interest. Day trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, the beach and many of the region's state and national parks provide endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation.

Nicknamed "The Golden Empire," Kern County is renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor adventure. Situated alongside the Kern River Valley, the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains and at the base of Sequoia National Park, Kern County boasts unrivaled access to rafting, hiking, fishing, and camping.