I’m Dr. Cheryl Ney, Dean of the College. I bring you these greetings on behalf of the faculty, staff and administrators of the college. In addition to your family and friends, it is these folks who have guided and supported you on your educational journey at Cal State LA—a journey which has prepared you to fulfill your aspiration to give back—as a teacher, a counselor, an educational leader—so we say to you now, Way to go! Congratulations on your achievement!

I know that this next part of your life’s adventure will take courage, especially during this pandemic. I want you to hear the words of Senator Cory Booker, “Real courage is holding on to a still voice in your head that says, ‘I must keep going.’ It’s that voice that says nothing is a failure if it is not final. That voice that says to you, ‘Get out of bed. Keep going. I will not quit.’” Over the next few months, Keep Going…take those steps forward which will bring you ever closer to fulfilling your aspiration to serve, children, youth and families in our local communities… as a proud alumni of the Charter College of Education. And then, very soon, I know we will meet again, when you return to campus to participate in a regal ceremony to honor your achievement—commencement—with your friends, family and faculty to cheer you on as you march across the stage. I’ll see you then! In the meantime, celebrate your success! Congratulations!

Resources for future students or those interested in applying, as well as current students, are located in the tabs at the top of this webpage. Also visit the Covid-19+Credentialing Information site for additional information.”

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If you are unable to locate the information you need, please call the Dean’s Office at 323.343.4300