History Staff

Claudia Beaty
Administrative Support Coordinator

Phone: 898-5365
Campus Zip: 735
Building: TRNT, Room 223A
Department phone: 898-5366
e-mail:
cbeaty@csuchico.edu

Background and Training

Claudia Beaty has lived in Chico since 1979. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Chico State in December, 1984, and began her campus staff career in 1989, working as a receptionist for the Center for Regional and Continuing Education. She has been serving as the Administrative Support Coordinator for the History department since 1995. Claudia, a perpetual student, is currently enrolled in an interdisciplinary Master’s degree program, focusing on historical research and genealogy. She has one son, (a CSU, Chico History department alumni), one granddaughter (the apple of her eye), and two mischievous dachshunds. In addition to enjoying her family, career and studies, Claudia takes great pleasure in traveling the world.

Educational Summary

at California State University, Chico:

Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, expected May, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in German, summa cum laude, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, 1984
Minor in Tourism, 1984

Honors and Awards

CSU, Chico Staff Employee of the Year, 2005
Staff Scholarship Award Recipient, CSU, Chico, March 2005
Faculty and Staff International Development Award, February 2005
Outstanding Student, Foreign Language Department, 2001
Staff Scholarship Award Recipient, CSU, Chico, March 1996.

Professional and Academic Organizations

American Association of University Women
Phi Alpha Phi Honor Society (Academic Honorary)
Phi Alpha Theta (History International Honor Society)

Community Service

Hospice Volunteer
KCHO (NPR) radio volunteer
Donor and Volunteer for the Chico North Valley Blood Center Volunteer for the CSU, Chico Needy Children’s Program Volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

If you have any questions about the Department of History and its academic programs, please do not hesitate to call at (530) 898-5366.