Masami Toku—Outstanding Art Teacher
Professor Masami Toku brought an international perspective to the art education curriculum when she came to CSU, Chico in 1999. She teaches courses in art education and multicultural perspectives of art appreciation. Toku introduces her students to Manga (graphic novels), a world-famous Japanese comic style. Her students learn how to include this international art style in K-12 arts curricula.
Richard Rosecrance—Teaching Sustainable Agriculture
Before coming to CSU, Chico in 1998, Rich Rosecrance worked in Nepal as a Peace Corps volunteer. After earning a BS in agronomy from Cornell University he worked in the highlands of Nepal on a sustainable agriculture development project.
Matthew L. Meuter—Making Marketing Real
After getting his BS and MBA at Chico State, Matt Meuter completed his doctorate at Arizona State University and joined the Department of Finance and Marketing in 2000. He teaches courses in e-marketing, consumer behavior, services marketing, and web localization.
James O'Bannon—Finding Joy in Community Service
Construction Management professor James O' Bannon has mentored students both inside and outside the classroom since coming to Chico State in 1978. One way he mentors is by involving students in community service projects such as the Blitz Build project.
Ann Schulte—An Education Activist
When education professor Ann Schulte lived in South Dakota, the state’s teacher salaries were some of the lowest in the nation. She wrote a letter to the local paper protesting the low pay for teachers, explaining that these conditions would result in a quality teacher—namely, herself—leaving the state. Thus began a life of education activism.
Jed Wyrick—Helping Students Succeed
Wyrick serves as the coordinator of Modern Jewish and Israel Studies and chair of the Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities. His commitment to student success is apparent in his service to students.