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For the students, alumni and friends of Associated Students at California State University, Long Beach
A Legacy of Leadership
THIS
With a warm smile, some high fives, a little
ISSUE:
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page 2
Rowing Tradition:
CSULB Men’s
Crew Team
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page 3
Alumna Profile:
Diana Sanchez
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Photos by David J. Nelson
cover
A Legacy of Leadership
student leaders for the
friendly conversation and a lot of collaboration,
greater good of the cam-
President Maxson has set the tone for campus leader-
pus, just as he does.
ship at The Beach for nearly 11 years. His energetic,
For Maxson a
open-minded style makes him a magnetic leader that
strong, united student
has changed the face and spirit of Cal State Long
government is essential
Beach. His relaxed, gen-
to having a good university. He views supporting stu-
uinely warm character
dent government as an important role for him as
has made him popular
head of the university. “Students have a lot of
with the students and a
impact,” Maxson said. “I have good relationships with
trusted mentor to student
student leaders because I trust them and I have
leaders.
learned from them. I don’t think that they would ever
As The Beach prepares to say goodbye to its
beloved president, many former student leaders say
that if you don’t threaten people then they will
his time at CSULB will be marked by his dedication to
almost always do what’s right.”
empowering students. Maxson’s philosophy of
Many would say it’s rare to find a university
“power with people, not over people,” has helped
president with such trust. On the other hand, 49ers
develop a strong student government, and in turn, a
would argue that it’s those types of qualities that
proud student body that is fired up about CSULB.
make Maxson such a treasure. He’s regularly seen
“He is an enabler of great things and a believer
in shared governance who actively promotes it,” said
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do anything to hurt the university. I have confidence
walking through campus shaking hands, cheering in
cont’d. on page 3
Wayne Stickney-Smith, 2001-02 AS president, who
works as the coordinator for scholarship information
at CSULB. As a student and now as a professional,
Stickney-Smith has seen Maxson’s leadership style
Your local video store isn’t the only one to introduce the end of fees. Beginning in July, the
University Student Union’s change to facility rental rates places them among the ranks of fee
busters keeping customers satisfied. The new fee structure allows sponsors of any event with
CSULB students as its intended audience to rent a space in the facility for free. The sponsor
of the event can be a student group, department or faculty/staff member on campus — it
doesn’t matter — they won’t be charged rental fees.
remain true since the first day he met the president
as a visiting high school senior. “He wants everyone’s
input and for everyone to feel good about things. As
a leader that inspired me to do the same.”
Christy Zamani agrees. As the 1998-99 AS president, Zamani said Maxson has created university
unity by treating everyone at CSULB as a valuable
part of the community. “No matter what your position
was on campus, he treated everyone with the same
respect. He lends everyone the same ear and as a
Photos by David J. Nelson
leader, it really motivates you to be the same way.”
Both former AS presidents say that Maxson’s
example encouraged them to work closely with other
President Robert C. Maxson and wife Dr. Sylvia Maxson
Photo by Janet Romain
Alumna Profile: Diana Sanchez
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of their campus experience.
As a shy freshman, Diana Sanchez was
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ASSOCIATED STUDENT EXECUTIVES
Photo by David J. Nelson
Campus and community services
include:
Scott Strong, the coach for the Long Beach
Strong’s love of the sport is powerful. He truly
cont’d. from page 1/Maxson
reluctant to get involved in student organiza-
time,” and she enjoys representing and put-
the crowd at athletic
tions at CSULB. She quickly shed her reser-
ting a “face” on the airport. Her division at
events and in a class-
vations and gained enough confidence to
LAX establishes programs and services that
room teaching each
serve as president of the Hispanic Students
“address the needs and concerns of surround-
semester. In doing so,
Business Association, chair of the Associated
ing airport communities through opportuni-
he has become the most
Business Students Organization Council, and
ties like youth employment programs, avia-
visual symbol of a leader
administrator, senator and commissioner for
tion education, a speakers bureau, and com-
at CSULB and a trusted role model to stu-
Associated Students.
munity and civic participation.”
dent leaders.
“I know I learned as much from my AS
Rowing Tradition: CSULB Men's Crew Team
Her days on the job are “different all the
She is grateful for the camaraderie and
During his 2000-01 presidency, Robert
experience as I did from the classroom,” said
for the friendships she developed at CSULB
Garcia recalled that even student leaders
Sanchez, who also served as president of
and has sustained over the years. Her fond-
from other campuses saw Maxson as a great
Associated Students in 1991-92. “The skills
est memory of Associated Students was the
resource. “The Maxsons hosted students in
you develop will go beyond the talents of
night she won the AS election. She said she
their home and they weren’t even from Cal
State men’s crew team, is keeping tradition alive.
wants to pass along his enthusiasm to young people.
most other college students. I encourage stu-
“didn’t expect to win” and was touched by
State Long Beach,” said Garcia, who current-
Crew at CSULB is a volunteer club sport, and its
His vision for Long Beach State is to regain its glory
dents to make the most of your AS experi-
the support of the students. Her college
ly carries out media communications and
legacy dates back to 1957 with great names like Bill
days of national championships and Olympic athletes.
ence, have fun, learn and remember you can
friend, the late Christina Speaker (’92),
policy for Long Beach Council Member Frank
Lockyer. There are no scholarships or thousands of
However, he wants the students to enjoy the cama-
make a difference. The people you meet
encouraged her to get involved in student
Colona. In fact, Maxson is so well regarded
cheering fans in The Pyramid for these athletes. This
raderie of the crew team and what it has to offer.
today can have an impact on tomorrow.”
government and gave her some advice:
that he was voted President of the Year four
is simply a sport steeped in tradition, strength and
When asked which people on campus
“Once you reach the top of one mountain,
times by the student leaders in the state col-
little recognition. Members of the crew team practice
had influenced her, Sanchez replied, “David
look around. There are many more moun-
lege system.
from 5:30-7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and
Sanfilippo (director of Disabled Student
tains to climb.”
ing home as many as 26 “trophies” from various
some afternoons. Although the races are short—
Services) and Randy Zarn (former director of
schools. It’s a matter of pride for these young men.
approximately 2,000 meters or one mile—the strain
Student Transition and Retention Services/
the final semester of her master’s degree in
supporting campus athletic programs, pride
public administration and policy at CSULB.
programs and student government turned
racing shirts. College teams literally compete for the
shirts off their backs, with some regatta winners tak-
He tirelessly works 30 to 40 hours per week with
Sanchez continues to excel, as she is in
Garcia added that the president’s willingness to invest himself and resources into
Michael Johnson
President/CEO, 2004-05
on the body is grueling. These young men will log
SOAR). Both of them were an inspiration
2004. Prior to The Beach, he coached at Chapman
almost 20,000 meters per day on the water or the
because of their dedication to students and
“Go Beach!” into a major brand and, in the
Erik Jolliff
Vice President, 2004-05
College and rowed at the California Maritime Acade-
rowing machines.
their careers. Their spirit and enthusiasm
process, increased the value of everyone’s
were tremendous.”
degree.
Rebekah Smith
Treasurer, 2004-05
Lauren Leahy
Administrator, 2004-05
STAFF
Brigette Young
Development Associate
Teresa Ruiz
Executive Assistant
Richard H. Haller
Executive Director
Douglas W. Robinson
Vice President for Student Services
California State University, Long Beach
In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating
a community in which a diverse population can
learn, live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status,
political views, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Strong became the volunteer crew coach in
my. He was a member of the U.S. National Rowing
Strong has said this is a building year for his var-
Following graduation, Sanchez worked at
Team from 1979-81, capturing a silver medal at the
sity four and novice eight members. He expects the
World Rowing Championships.
team to be led by captain Will Harris, a transfer stu-
an advertising agency, when her friend Petty
Maxson said he is looking forward to doing
dent from Orange Coast College. Strong is a unique
Santos (’90, MPA ’96), suggested she test for
other things in education. Still, no matter
coach, who is more interested in helping each student
the Civil Service Exam with the City of Los
what his future holds, it’s clear that past and
achieve what he is willing to offer. He doesn’t pres-
Angeles. Sanchez did well and was hired by
present students, faculty and administration
sure the students but wants their commitment to
Los Angeles World Airports (LAX) six years
have all experienced the benefits of a leader
come from within.
ago. She currently is the principal representa-
whose heart lies in the community he serves.
Strong’s upbeat personality and positive attitude is infectious. When asked about Long Beach
State crew, he voiced his philosophy as, “I want
everyone to come down to the boathouse and
see what we’re about. I’d like to give tours to
alumni, faculty and novices. I always tell
people, what’s the worst that could happen? You make friends for life and you
get in the best shape of your life.”
For more information on the history of the Long
tive for the Community Relations Division at
With his departure on the horizon,
“In our professional lives we should not
Beach State men’s crew team, go to www.long-
LAX, serving as a liaison between the com-
build empires but we should build environ-
beachrowing.org, or visit the Peter Archer Rowing
munity and the airport. She is also actively
ments that can sustain themselves,” said
Center, located at the end of Boathouse Lane in Long
involved in the Inglewood community, serv-
Stickney-Smith. “That is what Maxson has
Beach. Strong would love to give you a tour.
ing as vice president of the Inglewood
done. We aren’t going to lose what we have
Chamber of Commerce and immediate past
because he is leaving. He established a lega-
president of the Inglewood Rotary.
cy that will benefit our family here at CSULB
for generations to come.”
Design, photography and editorial assistance
provided by University Publications and Public
Affairs, 2005.
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Diana Sanchez
Photo by Victoria Sanchez
Photo by Victoria Sanchez;
LAX photo by Jay Berkowitz
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