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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO

California State University, Sacramento

California State University, Sacramento offers life-changing possibilities for our students, preparing them to be leaders in their careers and communities. Our professors are known for their dedication to great teaching, and smaller class sizes allow for personalized attention, as well as extensive research opportunities. Sacramento State's location in California’s capital city also provides access to internships and public service with some of the nation's most tremendous opportunities for internships and public service with some of the nation's most influential public and private institutions.

A vibrant, metropolitan university, Sacramento State enrolls a multicultural student body and graduates about 6,000 students each year. The University has an annual economic impact on the region of nearly $816 million and more than $1 billion on the statewide economy.

Sacramento State remains one of the nation’s best higher education values, with student fees among the lowest in the nation. About half of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Our students choose from numerous fields of study. We offer a strong and diverse academic curriculum that includes 60 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, as well as two doctorates. In addition, numerous offerings, such as the Honors Program, help students pursue excellence, meet others with similar interests and develop strong ties with professors. Among our programs linked to state government is the nationally renowned Capital Fellows Program, in which graduate students work as full-time staff in the legislative, executive, or judicial branch.

Preparing for a career is a vital part of a Sacramento State education. We have one of the largest cooperative education programs in California, placing students in paid positions where they receive academic credit. Hundreds of other students participate in internships in business and government. One third of Sacramento State students work as volunteers – many through a service learning project in class gaining valuable work experience while helping their community. Our Career Center helps students with finding a career interest and performing job searches through its job database and the Center sponsors an on-campus recruiting program.

Outside the classroom, Sacramento State students lead active lives. Campus-sponsored arts programs, speeches, debates, comedy shows, and concerts enrich the community throughout the year, and there are abundant cultural and entertainment options in the surrounding area. More than half the University’s students join at least one of 250 student organizations, and thousands participate in the intramural sports program. About 400 intercollegiate athletes compete at the Division I level.

We’re particularly proud of our beautiful 300-acre campus, with its lush landscaping and more than 3,000 trees. Sacramento State also has recently completed the two greenest buildings in the history of the University. The American River Courtyard is a suite-style residence hall on campus that offers amenities such as private bedrooms, kitchenettes, and in-suite bathrooms for students. The WELL, the recreation and wellness center, combines gym space, fitness equipment, medical facilities, an indoor track, and a large rock-climbing wall. Both of these are LEED Gold certified for their energy-saving and sustainability features.

Miles of riverfront trails for runners and bicyclists stretch along the adjacent American River Parkway, linking our campus and student housing with recreational areas such as Folsom Lake and Old Sacramento.

Other popular attractions include the State Capitol building, the State Railroad Museum, and the Crocker Art Museum.

For more information, visit www.csus.edu.

University Mission and Strategic Planning

The Sacramento State University Mission and Strategic Plan can be viewed in its entirety at www.csus.edu/acaf/Academic%20Affairs/2007CSUS_StrategicPlan.pdf.

Administration

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

President
Alexander Gonzalez ............................................................................278-7737
Chief of Staff
Carol Ensley .......................................................................................278-7737
Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Communications
John Kepley ........................................................................................278-7737
University Counsel
Jill Peterson.........................................................................................278-6940

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Interim)
Charles Gossett ..................................................................................278-6331
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Sheree L. Meyer ...................................................................................278-5344
Assistant Vice President (Interim) for Academic Programs and Global Engagement
Donald S. Taylor ...................................................................................278-5933
Assistant Vice President (Interim) for Academic Enrollment and Resource Planning
Y. Lakshmi Malroutu .............................................................................278-2930
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Lynn Tashiro ........................................................................................278-5945
Director, Office of Institutional Research
Jing Wang ............................................................................................278-6566
Administrative Director, Community Engagement Center
Sheila Macias .......................................................................................278-4610
Assistant Vice President, Research Administration and
Contract Administration
David Earwicker ...................................................................................278-3668
Acting Dean for Graduate Studies
Chevelle Newsome ..............................................................................278-6470
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Technology Initiatives
and Director of ATCS
Jean-Pierre Bayard ..............................................................................278-3370
Director, Early Assessment Program, Guardian Scholars
Program, Reading Institute for Academic Preparation
Joy Salvetti ..........................................................................................278-3643
Associate Vice President, Student Retention and Academic Success
Marcellene Watson-Derbigny ..............................................................278-6183
Codirector, Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD)
Judith Dean and Melissa Repa ............................................................278-6955
Director, Accelerated College Entrance (ACE)
Bruce Ostertag ...................................................................................278-5541
Director, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Viridiana Diaz .....................................................................................278-7241
Director, Sacramento State and UC Davis MESA Center
Jean Crowder ....................................................................................278-4575
Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Edward S. Inch ..................................................................................278-6502
Associate Dean
Nicholas F. Burnett ............................................................................278-6502
Dean, College of Business Administration
Sanjay Varshney ...............................................................................278-6942
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Russell Ching ....................................................................................278-6463
Associate Dean for Graduate and External Programs
Monica Lam .......................................................................................278-6464
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty
Suzanne Ogilby .................................................................................278-7274
Dean, College of Continuing Education
Guido Krickx .......................................................................................278-4433
Dean, College of Education
Vanessa Sheared ...............................................................................278-5883
Interim Associate Dean
Karen Davis-O'Hara ............................................................................278-5088
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Emir Macari .........................................................................................278-6366
Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Fred Baldini ........................................................................................278-7255
Associate Dean
Robin Carter .......................................................................................278-7255
Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Jill Trainer ...........................................................................................278-4655
Associate Dean
Jane Bruner ........................................................................................278-4655
Dean, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Vacant ................................................................................................278-6504
Associate Dean
Edward Lascher .................................................................................278-6504
Dean of the University Library
Tabzeera Dosu ...................................................................................278-5679

ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ming-Tung "Mike" Lee..........................................................................278-6312
Associate Vice President, Financial Services
Justine Heartt .....................................................................................278-5992
Associate Vice President, Facilities Services
Ali Izadian............................................................................................278-6241
Associate Vice President, Business and Administrative Services
Abbi Stone ..........................................................................................278-7460
Associate Vice President, Risk Management Services
Mike Christensen ................................................................................278-5252
Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety
Mark Iwasa.........................................................................................278-7321
Director, Auditing Services
Kathi McCoy .......................................................................................278-7439
Executive Assistant to Vice President for Administration/CFO
Kem Gravenberg ................................................................................278-5809
Associate Vice President, Budget Planning & Administration
Stacy Hayano ....................................................................................278-3909

HUMAN RESOURCES

Web site: www.csus.edu/hr/

Interim Vice President for Human Resources
Christine D. Lovely ..........................................................................278-6078
Associate Vice President for Labor Relations and Compliance
Kent Porter .....................................................................................278-6169
Disability Leaves Manager
JoAnne Davis ..................................................................................278-3522
Director, Employment Equity
Susan Hough .................................................................................278-6907
Employee Relations Manager
Julie Thue ......................................................................................278-5579
Associate Vice President for Employee Services
Vacant ..........................................................................................278-6326
Senior Manager for Classification and Compensation
Margaret Georgie .........................................................................278-6967
Payroll Manager
Jackie Fierros ...............................................................................278-6211
Benefits Manager
Mary Ford ....................................................................................278-6213
Manager of Employment and Faculty Compensation
Jacquelyn Kernen ........................................................................278-7415

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Vice President, Student Affairs
Lori Varlotta ...............................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Enrollment and Student Support
Ed Mills .......................................................................................278-6060
Executive Director Campus & Residential Life
Michael Speros ...........................................................................278-6060
Executive Director, Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS)
Joy Stewart-James......................................................................278-6049
Executive Director, University Union & The Well
Leslie Davis.................................................................................278-2242
Director, Student Conduct
Leonard Valdez .........................................................................278-6060
Director, Academic Advising & Career Center
Beth Merritt-Miller .....................................................................278-6351
Director, Student Athlete Resource Center
Paul Edwards ...........................................................................278-7796
Director, Financial Aid
Craig Yamamoto ......................................................................278-6554
Director, Office of Global Education
Jack Godwin ............................................................................278-6686
Director, Housing and Residential Life
Michael Speros ........................................................................278-6655
Director, Multi-Cultural Center
Michael Speros .......................................................................278-6101
Director, Admissions & Outreach
Emiliano Diaz ..........................................................................278-2674
University Registrar
Dennis Geyer .........................................................................278-3421
Director, Student Organizations & Leadership
Jack Godwin...........................................................................278-6595
Director, Testing Center (Intirem)
Paul Edwards........................................................................278-6296
Director, Verterans Success Center
Jeffrey Weston .....................................................................278-6733
Director, Women’s Resource Center
Jeffrey Weston .....................................................................278-7388
Director, The WELL
Mirjana Gavric.......................................................................278-9355 (278-WELL)
Director, University Union
Bill Olmsted..........................................................................278-6744
Director, PRIDE Center
Jeffery Weston.....................................................................278-8702

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Vice President, University Advancement
Vacant .........................................................................................278-7043
Associate Vice President, University Development
Vince Sales ..................................................................................278-6989
Associate Vice President, Marketing
Lori Bachand ................................................................................278-2140
Director, Alumni Relations
Jennifer Barber ............................................................................278-3797

UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS

Executive Director, Associated Students, Inc.
Pat Worley ..................................................................................278-6784
Executive Director, University Enterprises, Inc.
James Reinhart ...........................................................................278-7001
President and General Manager, Capital Public Radio
Rick Eytcheson ............................................................................278-8901
Chief Administrative Officer, University Foundation
Vacant ........................................................................................278-7043
Executive Director, University Union
Leslie Davis .................................................................................278-6744

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AT SACRAMENTO STATE

George Crandell (Chair)
Alexander Gonzalez (President)
Vacant (Secretary)
Pamela Stewart (Chief Financial Officer)
Bill Campbell (Chair, Investment Committee)
Tina Treis (Chair, Audit Committee)
Sonney Chong
Patricia Clark-Ellis
William Collard
Brian Cooley
Mark Drobny
Muriel Johnson
Ann Perez
Fred Teichert
Holly Tiche
Fran Baxter-Guigli (Ex-Officio)
Stephen Garcia (Ex-Officio)
Vince Sales (Ex-Officio)

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