Chamber names Rush Educator of the Year

Richard Rush

California State University Channel Islands President Richard R. Rush has been named Educator of the Year by the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce.

The award is part of the Chamber's Top Ten Community Awards, which honor 10 individuals and organizations that have made the Camarillo community a desirable place to live and do business.

Rush was appointed president of the university by the CSU board of trustees and assumed his duties in June 2001.

He has built a campus of more than 3,500 students with nearly 700 employees. Under his leadership, the university gained accreditation from WASC in five years.

Winners of the Top Ten awards are nominated by members of the Camarillo community and selected by a panel of judges.