University President — Dr. Clinton D. Gardner

Welcome to California Southern University!

I am proud to serve as President of CalSouthern. Our University leadership and staff look forward to supporting you in your higher education pursuits and are committed to providing you with a superior educational experience.

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