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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 direct interaction with students helps to create extensive learning and research opportunities. Sacramento State's location in California’s capital city also provides access to internships and job opportunities 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 tuition 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 nearly 60 undergraduate programs and more than 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 identifying a career interest, developing interview skills and finding jobs through the extensive Hornet Career Connection, a partnership with local and global employers. Numerous academic programs also have direct links to employers that recruit directly on campus.

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, a state-of-the-art 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

Students, faculty and staff worked during the 2013-14 academic year to create a new Strategic Plan for Sacramento State, with extensive input from the campus and regional communities. Updates to the plan can be viewed at www.csus.edu/universitystrategicplan/.

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
Vacant ................................................................................................278-7737
University Counsel
Jill Peterson.........................................................................................278-6940

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Frederika Harmsen..................................................................................278-6331
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
James Prince..................................................................................278-6331
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
Vacant ..................................................................................................278-4610
Assistant Vice President, Research Affairs
David Earwicker ...................................................................................278-3668
Dean for Graduate Studies
Chevelle Newsome ..............................................................................278-6470
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Technology Initiatives
and Director of ATCS
Vacant....................................................................................................278-3370
Director, Early Assessment Program, Center for College Readiness
Joy Salvetti ..........................................................................................278-3643
Director, Accelerated College Entrance (ACE)
Bruce Ostertag ...................................................................................278-5541
Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Edward S. Inch ..................................................................................278-6502
Associate Dean
Kimo Ah Yun.......................................................................................278-6502
Dean, College of Business Administration
Vacant................ ...............................................................................278-6942
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Seung Bach........................................................................................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
Associate Dean, College of Continuing Education (Interim)
Jenni Murphy .....................................................................................278-3483
Dean, College of Education
Vanessa Sheared ..............................................................................278-5883
Associate Dean (Interim)
Vacant ...............................................................................................278-5088
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Lorenzo M. Smith.................................................................................278-6366
Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science (Interim)
Laureen O'Hanlon .............................................................................2786852
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
Orn Bodvarrsonr ..................................................................................278-6504
Associate Dean (Interim)
Dianne Hyson.......................................................................................278-6504
Dean of the University Library
Vacant.................................................................................................278-5679

ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Vice President for Administration/CFO
Ming-Tung "Mike" Lee..........................................................................278-6312
Associate Vice President, Financial Services
Justine Heartt .....................................................................................278-5992
Associate Vice President, Facilities Services
Ali Izadian............................................................................................278-6241
Senior Director Administration and Buisness Affairs
Sarah Whyte..........................................................................................278-7460
Associate Vice President, Risk Management Services
Mike Christensen ................................................................................278-6119
Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety
Mark Iwasa.........................................................................................278-7321
Director, Auditing Services
Kaye Milburn.......................................................................................278-7439
Senior Administrative Officer 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/

Vice President for Human Resources
Christine D. Lovely ..........................................................................278-6078
Associate Vice President for Human Resources/Employee Services
Veronica Hodge ...............................................................................278-6326
Benefits Manager
Scott Oleinik......................................................................................278-6213
Classification and Compensation
Nikki Parker, Confidential HR Analyst ................................................278-5885
Linda Robles, Confidential HR Analyst................................................278-6967
Manager of Employment and Faculty Compensation
Jacquelyn Kernen ..............................................................................278-7415
Payroll Manager
Darlene Edelman...............................................................................278-5597
Associate Vice President for Human Resources/Labor Relations and Compliance
Kent Porter .......................................................................................278-6169
Employee Relations Manager
Julie Thue ..........................................................................................278-5579
Director of Equal Opportunity
William Bishop...................................................................................278-7469

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Vice President (Interim)
Ed Mills............................................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President,
Enrollment and Student Support
Vacant ............................................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, PEMSA Student Engagement & Success
Beth Lesen .................................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, Student Retention and Academic Success
Marcellene Watson-Derbigny .....................................................278-6183
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
Ardith Tregenza .........................................................................278-6060
Associate VP-Student Engagement & Success, Academic Advising & Career Center
Dave Evans ..............................................................................278-6231
Director, Student-Athlete Resource Center
Paul Edwards ...........................................................................278-7796
Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Anita Kermes ...........................................................................278-6980
Director, Office of Global Education
Vacant ....................................................................................278-6686
Director, Housing and Residential Life
Michael Speros ........................................................................278-6655
Director, Multi-Cultural Center
J'Lissabeth Faughn .................................................................278-6101
Director, Admissions & Outreach
Emiliano Diaz ..........................................................................278-2674
University Registrar
Dennis Geyer ..........................................................................278-3625
Director, Student Organizations & Leadership
Tom Carroll (Interim)................................................................278-6595
Director, Testing Center (Interim)
Judy Dean ...............................................................................278-6296
Director, Veterans Success Center
Jeff Weston .............................................................................278-7893
Director, Women’s Resource Center
J'Lissabeth Faughn ..................................................................278-4783
Director, University Union
Bill Olmsted..............................................................................278-6744
Director, PRIDE Center
J'Lissabeth Faughn....................................................................278-8720
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
Vacant.......................................................................................278-6348
Directors, Services to Students with Disabilities
Judy Dean and Melissa Repa.....................................................278-6955
Director, Parents & Families Program
Haley Myers...............................................................................278-4353
Director, College Assistance Migrant Program
Viridiana Diaz.............................................................................278-7241
Coordinator, Faculty Student Mentor Program
Marie Torregrosa.......................................................................278-7332
Director, Peer & Academic Resource Center
Tina Jordan................................................................................278-6740

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Vice President, University Advancement
Vince A. Sales...............................................................................278-7043
Associate Vice President, University Development
Tracy Latino Newman...................................................................278-2835
Associate Vice President, Advancement Communications & Stewardship
Lori Bachand ................................................................................278-2140
Director, Alumni Relations/Annual Giving/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
Executive Officer, University Foundation
Vince A. Sales ..............................................................................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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