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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 7,000 students each year. The University has an annual economic impact on the region of nearly $900 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 NCAA Division I level.

We’re particularly proud of our beautiful 300-acre campus, with its lush landscaping and more than 3,500 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 buildings 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.

For more information, visit www.csus.edu.

University Mission and Strategic Planning

The Division of Academic Affairs strives every day to enable students, faculty, and staff to achieve their full potential and create a learning environment that promotes success and accomplishment. In the 2016-17 academic year, the Division endeavors to enhance our efforts for students to “finish in four” and broaden diversity and inclusion.

Administration

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

President
Robert S. Nelsen .........................................................................................................................278-7737
Chief of Staff
Lisa Cardoza ...............................................................................................................................278-7737
Special Assistant to the Office of the President
Cely Smart ..................................................................................................................................278-7737
University Counsel
Jill Peterson.................................................................................................................................278-6940
Executive Director for University Initiatives and Student Success
James (Jim) Dragna......................................................................................................................278-7737

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Provost and Vice President (Interim) for Academic Affairs
Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee..................................................................................................................278-6331
Vice Provost (Interim) for Academic Affairs
Steve Perez.................................................................................................................................278-6331
Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Sheree L. Meyer .........................................................................................................................278-5344
Assistant Vice President (Interim) for Academic Programs and Educational Effectiveness
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
Dana Kivel ..................................................................................................................................278-4610
Associate Vice President, Research Affairs
David Earwicker .........................................................................................................................278-3668
Dean for Graduate Studies
Chevelle Newsome ....................................................................................................................278-6470
Administrator-in-Charge for Academic Affairs Technology Initiatives and Director of ATCS
Mark Rodriguez ..........................................................................................................................278-5754
Director, Early Assessment Program, Center for College Readiness
Joy Salvetti ................................................................................................................................278-3643
Co-Director, Accelerated College Entrance (ACE)
Frank Lilly...................................................................................................................................278-4120
Bruce Ostertag ..........................................................................................................................278-5541
Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Edward S. Inch .........................................................................................................................278-6502
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Kimo Ah Yun...............................................................................................................................278-6502
Dean, College of Business Administration
Pierre Balthazard.......................................................................................................................278-6578
Associate Dean, (Interim) for Academic Programs
Stephen Crow...........................................................................................................................278-5566
Associate Dean, (Interim) for Faculty and Research
Janet Hecsh .............................................................................................................................278-5577
Dean, (Interim) College of Continuing Education
Jenni Murphy ...........................................................................................................................278-4433
Dean, College of Education
vacant .....................................................................................................................................278-5883
Associate Dean, College of Education
Chris Boosalis .........................................................................................................................278-5088
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Lorenzo M. Smith ...................................................................................................................278-6127
Associate Dean, (Interim) College of Engineering and Computer Science
Kevan Shafizadeh ..................................................................................................................278-6852
Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Fred Baldini ............................................................................................................................278-7255
Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Robin Carter ..........................................................................................................................278-7255
Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Jill Trainer ..............................................................................................................................278-4655
Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Jane Bruner ...........................................................................................................................278-4655
Dean, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Orn Bodvarrsonr ....................................................................................................................278-6504
Associate Dean, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Dianne Hyson.........................................................................................................................278-6504
Dean of the University Library
Amy Kautzman.......................................................................................................................278-6230

ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Vice President for Administration (Interim)
Ali Izadian................................................................................................................................278-6312
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
Stacy Hayano.................................................................................................. ........................278-6312
Associate Vice President, Financial Services (Interim)
Gina Curry ..............................................................................................................................278-5992
Facilities Management
Ali Izadian................................................................................................................................278-6241
Senior Director, Business and Administrative Services
Sarah Whyte............................................................................................................................278-7460
Associate Vice President, Risk Management Services (Interim)
Kirtland Stout.......................................................................................................... .................278-6119
Chief of Police
Mark Iwasa..............................................................................................................................278-7321
Director, Auditing Services
Kaye Milburn............................................................................................................................278-7439
Office of the Vice President for Administration/CFO
Margaret Hwang......................................................................................................................278-6312
Budget Officer (Interim)
Norman Kwong.......................................................................................................................278-7452
Senior Director, University Transportation & Parking Services
Tony Lucas ............................................................................................................................278-5241

HUMAN RESOURCES

Web site: www.csus.edu/hr/

Vice President for Human Resources
Christine D. Lovely .............................................................................................................. 278-6078
Director of Equal Opportunity
William Bishop...................................................................................................................... 278-7469
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Alison Morgan....................................................................................................................... 278-2843
Associate Vice President for Human Resources: Employee Services
Veronica Hodge .................................................................................................................. 278-4488
Benefits Manager
Scott Oleinik......................................................................................................................... 278-6213
Interim Manager of Employment Services
Celeste DeSouza ................................................................................................................ 278-5613
Payroll Manager
Darlene Edelman.................................................................................................................. 278-5597
Associate Vice President for Human Resources:Academic Personnel and Employee/Labor Relations
Jake Hurley.......................................................................................................................... 278-6169
Manager for Academic Personnel
Jackie Kernen ......................................................................................................................278-7415
Employee Relations Manager
Julie Thue ........................................................................................................................... 278-5579


STUDENT AFFAIRS

Vice President
Ed Mills................................................................................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, Enrollment and Student Services
Don Hunt.............................................................................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, 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
Vacant.................................................................................................................................278-6060
 Director, Academic Advising (Interim)
Jazzie Murphy......................................................................................................................278-7636
Director, Career Center (Interim)
Brigitte Clark........................................................................................................................278-6233
Director, Student Affairs Technology & Imaging
Susana Valdez.....................................................................................................................278-7707
Director, Student-Athlete Resource Center
Paul Edwards ......................................................................................................................278-7796
Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Anita Kermes .......................................................................................................................278-6980
Executive Director, Housing and Residential Life
Michael Speros .....................................................................................................................278-6655
Assistant Vice President, Strategic Success Initiatives
Tina Jordan...........................................................................................................................278-6740
Director,  Centers for Diversity & Inclusion
(PRIDE, Multi-Cultural Center, and Women’s Resource Center)
Joelle Jackson.......................................................................................................................278-6101
Director, Admissions & Outreach
Emiliano Diaz .......................................................................................................................278-2674
University Registrar
Dennis Geyer .......................................................................................................................278-3625
Director, Student Organizations & Leadership
Tom Carroll............................................................................................................................278-6595
Director, Testing Center
Judy Dean ............................................................................................................................278-6296
Director, Veterans Success Center
Jeff Weston ............................................................................................................................278-6733
Director, University Union
Bill Olmsted............................................................................................................................278-6745
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
Bill Macriss..............................................................................................................................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.....................................................................................................................278-7305
Director, The WELL
Kate Smith................................................................................................................................278-2241

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 ...........................................................................................................................278-2142  
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations/Annual Giving/Alumni Relations
Jennifer Barber ........................................................................................................................278-3634

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

The Foundation is an organization that was established to help raise and invest private gifts for the benefit of Sacramento State. It encourages philanthropy to the University and also provides a structure for accepting and managing gifts and endowments on behalf of Sac State.

Mission Statement

The University Foundation at Sacramento State promotes philanthropy to provide a level of excellence at the University beyond what is possible through state funds.

The members of the board of directors of The University Foundation accomplish this goal by helping to raise private resources that advance the mission and priorities of the University, and serving as ambassadors for philanthropy in the University community. The board provides stewardship in the prudent investment of resources, ensuring the integrity of the Foundation through accountability and transparency in its dealings.

Board of Directors:

Robert S. Nelsen (President)
Pamela Stewart (Chair)
Holly Tiche (Secretary | Co-chair, Governance Committee)
Tina Treis (Chief Financial Officer | Co-chair, Governance Committee)
Vince A. Sales (Executive Officer)
David Bugatto (Chair, Audit Committee)
Bill Campbell (Chair, Investment Committee)
Margot Bach
Sonney Chong
George M. Crandell
Mark Drobny
Garry Maisel
Alice Perez
Gary Quattrin
Cory Parish
Bernice Bass de Martinez (Faculty Representative)
Melissa Bardo (Student Representative)
Craig Barth (Ex-officio)
Tracy Newman (Ex-officio)
Mike Lee (Ex-officio)

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