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University Advisory Board
The University Advisory Board was established in 1949 by legislation which authorized an advisory board to "encourage more two-way communication between each institution and its constituency." The University Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity in the development of programs of the institution, interpreting the needs of the community to the institution, and the institution's needs to the community, as well as to legislators and other groups. It is composed of distinguished citizens from throughout the state of California.
Please consult the President's Office for information regarding University Advisory Board members, meetings, and activities.
Office of the President
President
Paul J. Zingg — 898-5201
Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant to the President
Karla Zimmerlee — 898-5201
Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost
Belle Wei, Provost — 898-6101
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Lori Fuentes — 898-6905
Vice Provost for Research
E.K. Park — 898-5700
Research and Sponsored Programs
Carol Sager, Director — 898-4044
University Public Events
Daniel DeWayne, Director — 898-5917
Undergraduate Education
William Loker, Dean — 898-6894
Honors Program
John R. Mahoney, Director — 898-3276
Senior Vice Provost for Planning, Resource Allocation, & Evaluation
Arno Rethans — 898-4116
Institutional Research
William R. Allen, Interim Director — 898-6033
Foundation Business Operations
Karen Finley, Interim Director — 898-6811
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Barbara Fortin — 898-4113
Academic Advising Programs
Kim DuFour, Interim Director — 898-4878
Admissions
Allan Bee, Director — 898-6322
Student Records & Registration
Jean H. Irving, Registrar — 898-5142
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Judy Bordin, Interim Vice President — 898-5029
Faculty & Staff Assistance Programs
Megan Barnes, Confidential Administrative Support — 898-5029
Karen vonBargen, Confidential Administrative Support — 898-5608
Vice Provost for Information Resources & Chief Information Officer
Michael L. Schilling — 898-6212
Director Labor Relations (Faculty Affairs)
Evanne O'Donnell — 898-5609
Information Security Office
Ed Hudson, Information Security Officer— 898-6307
Information Technology Planning and Projects
Brooke F. Banks, Director of IT Planning & Projects — 898-6212
Academic Technologies
Mike Magrey, Associate Director — 898-6469
Enterprise Applications and Data Services
Andy Miller, Senior Applications Director — 898-3169
Computing and Communications Services
Scott Claverie, Director — 898-4616
Meriam Library
Sarah Blakeslee, Interim University Librarian — 898-4244
Office of Graduate Studies
E.K. Park, Dean — 898-6880
Deans of the Colleges
The College of Agriculture
Jennifer Ryder Fox, Dean — 898-5844
The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Gayle E. Hutchinson, Dean — 898-6171
The College of Business
Julie Indvik, Interim Dean — 898-6272
The College of Communication & Education
Maggie Payne, Interim Dean — 898-4015
The College of Engineering, Computer Science,& Construction Management
Michael Ward, Dean — 898-5963
The College of Humanities & Fine Arts
Joel Zimbelman, Dean — 898-5351
The College of Natural Sciences
Fraka Harmsen, Dean — 898-6121
The Center for Regional & Continuing Education
Debra E. Barger, Dean — 898-6105
Office of the Vice President for Business & Finance
Vice President
Lorraine Hoffman — 898-6231
Associate Vice President for Financial Services and University Budget
Stacie Corona — 898-5931
Procurement & Contracting Services
Sara Rumiano, Director — 898-5134
Student Financial Services
Anna Magana, Director — 898-5936
Facilities Planning
Lynda Miracle, Director of Planning, Design & Construction — 898-3466
Facilities Management & Services
Luis Caraballo, Director — 898-6222
Environmental Health & Safety
Marvin Pratt, Director — 898-5126
Labor Relations and Compliance
Dylan Saake, Director — 898-3116
Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources Information Systems
Rebecca Cagle, Manager — 898-6771
Staff Human Resources
Sharyn Abernatha, Assistant Vice President — 898-6771
University Police and Public Safety Services
Robyn Hearne, Chief — 898-5555
Risk Management
Michael Thorpe, Risk Manager — 898-6588
Business Information Technology Systems
Beth Kissinger, Interim Director — 898-5007
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Vice President
Drew Calandrella — 898-6131
Assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs
Mary Quiring — 898-6131
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Pedro Douglas — 898-6131
Career Center
Megan Odom, Interim Director — 898-5253
Counseling and Wellness
Brian Reinhardt, Associate Director — 898-6345
Accessibility Resource Center
Sandra K.Parsons-Ellis, Director — 898-5959
Educational Opportunity Program
Chela Mendoza Patterson, Director — 898-6831
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Dan Reed, Director — 898-6451
Intercollegiate Athletics
Anita S. Barker, Athletic Director — 898-6470
Student Judicial Affairs
Lisa Root, Director — 898-6897
Title IX Coordinator
Pedro Douglas — 898-6131
Student Health Service
[Vacant], Chief Nursing Officer — 898-4287
Student Life and Leadership (formerly Student Activities)
Charles E. Carter, Director — 898-4101
University Housing & Food Service
David B. Stephen, Director — 898-6325
Office of the Vice President for University Advancement
Vice President
Richard E. Ellison — 898-3590
Assistant to the Vice President
Flynn Hoffman — 898-3950
Megan Rawie —898-3590
Interim Associate Vice President for Development
Leslie L. Shibsted — 898-4432
Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Gary Salberg, Director —
Alumni and Parent Relations
Susan M. Anderson, Director — 898-6472
Public Affairs and Publications
Joe Wills, Director — 898-4143
The Faculty
The Constitution of the Faculty of CSU, Chico provides that the faculty shall consist of the following: professors, associate professors, assistant professors, instructors, lecturers, and coaches. In addition, it includes the president, professional librarians, and student services professionals (academic related).
The constitution further provides that "It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Faculty to formulate, recommend, review, and revise all academic, personnel, and professional policies, including fiscal policies related thereto, broadly and liberally defined." These and other duties and responsibilities are delegated by the faculty to the Academic Senate.
The faculty is listed in each academic program chapter in this catalog.
For more information and to see full Constitution of the Faculty of CSU, Chico, visit http://www.csuchico.edu/fs/guidelines/csuc_constitution.shtml#
The Academic Senate
The Academic Senate consists of thirty-four elected and ten ex-officio faculty members. It exercises those legislative and advisory powers that rest with the faculty. Members, except ex-officio members, are elected as follows: seven members elected at large (two are systemwide senators); twenty-seven members distributed among the colleges (including Information Resources). Regular elections are held in April or May, as the Executive Committee shall set.
Russell Mills, Chair (2011-12) — 898-6201
Standing Committees of the Academic Senate:
- Faculty & Student Policies Committee
- Educational Policies & Programs Committee
Staff Council
The Staff Council is an organization that allows staff to discuss matters of concern and interest not addressed through collective bargaining. Guests are invited to monthly meetings to inform staff about issues in the University. The council consists of thirty-six elected and three ex-officio members. A slate of officers is elected from within the constituency.
The primary role of Staff Council is to promote positive communication between University staff and the administration, faculty, students, and community. The council also implements programs and projects that are designed to benefit the staff and University. To fulfill this role, the council is involved in special projects including staff scholarships, staff development, on-campus blood drives, the University's Needy Children Program, and the Staff Awards Luncheon.
Michelle Berglund-Smith, Chair (2012-13) — 898-6156
The Alumni Association
Founded in 1892, the Alumni Association is an organization of graduates and former students of the University which provides a link between the campus and its alumni. It keeps alumni informed of current developments in the classroom, in continuing education, and of local and national trends in higher education. The Association also provides updates on fellow alumni and former classmates and supports University programs and activities in a variety of ways. These include scholarships, special funding for University projects, and a student emergency loan fund. Alumni volunteers are ready to give their time to the University as needed. The Association also carries on a planned program of alumni chapter meetings throughout the state.
Susan M. Anderson, Director — 898-6472
Auxiliary Organizations
The authority for CSU auxiliary organizations and their purposes are derived from the Education Code (Education Code, Section 89900, California Code of Regulations, and in Title 5, Sections 42401-2, 42500). The sole purpose of CSU auxiliaries is to serve the University. As appropriate, auxiliaries must also be responsive to their state and federal corporate nonprofit status. Existing CSU, Chico auxiliaries are the Research Foundation, University Foundation, and Associated Students.
It is CSU, Chico policy that campus auxiliaries exist to support the University's mission and the strategic plan, which implements that mission as determined by the president of the University. Specific obligations of campus auxiliaries are to provide University-approved services and financial support for the mission and strategic plan of the University. (EM 98-26)
The Associated Students
The Associated Students (AS) is an independent student non-profit corporation owned and governed by the students under the leadership of an elected board of directors.
In addition to being the student government of the campus, the AS operates the campus Bookstore and Dining Services. Although student government operates somewhat independently, it is expected to establish channels for student participation in the governance of the University. The AS provides services, facilities, and amenities, and implements a broad spectrum of educational, social, and cultural programs to enrich campus life.
AS President — 898-5701
David Buckley, Executive Director — 898-6411
The Research Foundation
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation, exists to manage a variety of externally funded projects which directly and indirectly support the University's mission and strategic plan. The Foundation serves as the recipient of all grants and contracts awarded to the University. In fiscal year 1999/2000, the University received over 400 projects with awards totaling nearly $30 million. The Research Foundation also provides a vehicle for the University to engage in entrepreneurial and other projects that provide funds, equipment, and other support not otherwise available through the state.
Katy G. Thoma, Executive Director — 898-6811
The University Foundation
The University Foundation, California State University, Chico, was organized and incorporated as a non-profit California corporation in 1940 to support activities for the University that otherwise could not be provided through state-supported funds. In 1997 the University Foundation's function became solely philanthropic and as such administers bequests, charitable trusts, special gifts, gift annuities, scholarship, endowments, and donor-advised funds. The University Foundation Administers the University gift endowment program.