California State University, Dominguez Hills

Biography

Dr. Robert C. Detweiler came to CSU Dominguez Hills in 1989 after serving for four years as Vice President of Academic Affairs at CSU San Bernardino. Prior to that, he was a Professor of History and Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University.

Dr. Detweiler's educational background includes a baccalaureate in Social Science from Humboldt State University, an M.A. in History from San Francisco State University and a Ph.D in History from the University of Washington. His graduate work and subsequent professional publications focused primarily on the American Revolution and the origins of slavery and racism in America.

During Dr. Detweiler's term as President at CSUDH enrollment rose from 8000 to over 12,000 students, fund-raising monies jumps from $500,000 to $3.5 million and university grants rose from $2.5 million to nearly $9 million. The California Academy of Math and Science, a magnet school for gifted and high-ability high school students, was built on campus. Other ties to the K-12 campuses in the community were the Challenger Learning Center and the California International Business Academy at Gardena High School.

Dr. Detweiler ended his term by resigning effective June 1998. Following his years at CSU Dominguez Hills, he served as vice president and provost at California Polytechnic State University, where he currently teaches. He has also been active throughout his career working with community service organizations such as the Red Cross, YMCA, and United Way, among others.

From the guide to the CSUDH President's Office - Detweiler (Robert C.) Papers, 1988-1998, (California State University, Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections)