University President — Dr. Clinton Gardner

Welcome to California Southern University!

I am proud to serve as President of CalSouthern. This is a tremendous opportunity for me to expand CalSouthern’s academic traditions and offerings to reach more enterprising adults who want the distinct benefits of an undergraduate or graduate degree, but have been held back by finances, geographic isolation, jobs and careers, family concerns or other perceived barriers.

I am eager to help direct the University-wide Renaissance that begins this year, not only in academics, but also in external communications and community development.

California Southern University is a transformational university with a sharp focus on access, success, and customized one-on-one learner support. Our rich history and philosophy of outcomes-based learning has served our learners well in the 42 years since the University was founded by Dr. Donald Hecht.

Our global reach has enriched the lives of countless learners who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to reach their personal and professional goals.

I look forward to the years ahead meeting the learners that travel from across the street and across the globe to attend a CalSouthern commencement. Their success is part of the heartbeat of the University.

Clinton D. Gardner, PhD President