College of Natural Sciences - CSU, Chico
Dean's Welcome
James L.J. Houpis, Ph.D., Dean
College of Natural Sciences
Also read, The Quiet Crisis
Welcome to the College of Natural Sciences, where our faculty continue a tradition of excellence in instruction and research. In the past year, our national and international scholars worked on almost $5 million in research projects, published more than 120 articles, proceedings and abstracts, and gave 150 professional presentations. Moreover, against the backdrop of our cutting-edge research, we never forget that our primary responsibility is to our students. In addition to receiving excellent classroom instruction, in the past year, nearly 40 percent of our students were involved in out-of-the-classroom learning experiences including field and laboratory research, internships, and community service learning. No wonder our college has distinguished itself as one of the best in the CSU system.
Perhaps this is your first visit to our Web site or maybe you are a repeat visitor. In either case, you are our guest. I hope you find this site enlightening and your stay enjoyable!
Students, consider this visit the starting point of an amazing road trip to your future. Right now you are looking at the map that will lead you to your final destination: a college degree in the natural sciences. Other attractions for you might be the college's student organizations that enhance the lessons you learn in the classroom, and, of course, your journey can be made a little easier with the help of a scholarship.
Parents, use this Web site to become familiar with your student's new environment. Places of interest for you include your student's academic unit, contact information that takes you to our dedicated faculty and staff , and Parent Relations at CSU, Chico.
Alumni and friends, navigate through the site and see how the college has grown. Our already excellent list of class offerings continues to increase in number, and our students greatly benefit from our outstanding ecological and environmental research. Your gifts to the College of Natural Sciences provide us the opportunity to offer the highest quality education for our students.
As we progress into the 21 st century, there will be a continual rise in scientific and technological advancements, and associated career demands. Our college is striving to meet this demand; we have high placement rates for our graduating biologists, chemists, environmental scientists, geologists, mathematicians, nurses, nutritionists, physicists, and statisticians.
I hope you agree with me that a solid education here is the road to success that can lead our students to endless possibilities in life.