On Thursday, December 18, 2008, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) hosted a half-day summit to address the long-term personal, social, and political implications of the current economic crisis.

Our goal was to invite community leaders to the CSUSB campus to meet with economists, psychologists, medical and social service providers, as well as representatives of charitable organizations, to share information, questions and solutions regarding the crisis and its implications for our region.

Panelists for the event included:

Dr. James P. Estes, Associate Professor of Finance, CSUSB, Vice President

& Senior Portfolio Manager, Wells Fargo

Mr. Gary Madden, Director 2-1-1, S.B., County Inland Empire United Way

Mr. Paul McDonnell, Riverside County Finance Director

Dr. Tom Pierce, Professor of Economics, CSUSB

Mr. Doug Rowand, President/CPO, Arrowhead United Way

Dr. Ed Teyber, Professor of Psychology, CSUSB, & Director, CSUSB Community Counseling Center

 Mr.Gary Atkins, Deputy Director of Program Operations for San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Program Manager