Our Mission

The Center for Southern California Studies (CSCS) was established in 1996 to provide research, education, and service on public policy issues facing Southern California. Driven by the goal of achieving well-informed public policy decisions, the Center offers diverse programs that facilitate pathways to productive policy dialogue aimed at building community capacity and participation. The Center works collaboratively with its Community Advisory Board and its Faculty Advisory Board to define and fulfill its mission.

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Upcoming Events

"On October 16, 2009, policymakers, scholars, and a public audience will meet to discuss the challenges of sustaining the California dream while reducing waste, greening the State, and reducing spending.  Can we preserve the California Dream for future generations? Yes we can. The Twenty-First Annual Envisioning California Conference will showcase the State¹s best and brightest problem-solvers in a dynamic conversation about sustaining California."

 

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