Advisor Directory
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If you have questions about your major's courses, the best person to talk to is your major advisor. You'll find their contact information listed by department below.
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The School of Education offers great resources on how to become a teacher. If you are curious or have questions, please email credentials@csuchico.edu.
Program Director - Jessika Lawrence
Communication Sciences & Disorders (Bachelor of Science)
Freshmen and sophomores should meet with David McCoy.
Juniors and seniors should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- A-E: Jessika Lawrence
- F-H: Kenyan Martin
- I-M: David McCoy
- N-R: Suzanne Miller
- S-Z: Megan Willi
Post-baccalaureate (2nd bachelor's) students should meet with Jessika Lawrence.
Department Chair - David McCoy
Communication Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letters of their last name:
- A-Be: Stephanie Hamel
- Bf-Coq: Nick Burk
- Cor-E: Jennifer Brundidge
- F-G: Michelle Givertz
- H-J: Nan Li
- K-Ma: Jennifer Malkowski
- Mb-S: Susan Avanzino
- T-Z: Young Cho
Minor in Communication Studies
All students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- A-Be: Stephanie Hamel
- Bf-Coq: Nick Burk
- Cor-E: Jennifer Brundidge
- F-G: Michelle Givertz
- H-J: Nan Li
- K-Ma: Jennifer Malkowski
- Mb-S: Susan Avanzino
- T-Z: Young Cho
Program Director - Jennifer Underwood
Computer Animation & Game Development (Bachelor of Science)
Students should meet with an advisor based on their class level:
- Freshmen: Connor Zelinsky
- Sophomores: Dan Alioto
- Juniors: Jeff Underwood
- Seniors and Post-baccalaureate (2nd bachelor's): Jennifer Underwood
Minor in Applied Computer Graphics: Jennifer Underwood
Minor in Video Game Design: Jennifer Underwood
Department Chair - Janell Bauer
Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)
Students should meet with an advisor based on their option, then the first letter of their last name:
- Option in News
- A-E: Aaron Quinn
- F-Mn: Susan Wiesinger
- Mo-Z: Stephen Caldes
- Option in Public Relations
- A-I: Samara Anarbaeva
- J-R: Janell Bauer
- S-Z: Debra Johnson
Minor in Journalism
Students can choose to meet with any of the following advisors:
Students who need graduation checks or have course substitution requests should meet with Janell Bauer.
Department Chair - Melissa Mache
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Exercise Physiology (Bachelor of Science)
Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- A-M: Marci Pope
- N-Z: Deanna Lowe
Kinesiology (Bachelor of Arts)
Students should meet with an advisor based on their option:
- Option in Movement Studies: Jolene Barry
- Option in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE): Marci Pope
Minor in Adapted Physical Activity: Marci Pope
Minor in Coaching: Jolene Barry
Minor in Physical Education: Marci Pope
Minor in Sport Performance: Deanna Lowe
Program Coordinator - Maris Thompson
Liberal Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- A-L: Rena Marino
- M-Z: Leanne Woods
Department Chair - Joshua Moss
Communication Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
All students in the major or minor should meet with Maria Barriga.
Media Arts (Bachelor of Arts)
Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- A-G: Rebecca Ormond
- H-N: Jennifer Meadows
- O-Z: Joshua Moss
Students interested in KCSC (including enrollment in MADT 105) should contact Jennifer Meadows.
Minor in Broadcasting: Rebecca Ormond
Minor in Social Media Production & Analysis: Rebecca Ormond
Department Chair - Chang Lee
Recreation, Hospitality, & Parks Management (Bachelor of Science)
Students in the major should meet with an advisor based on their option:
- Event Management: Chang Lee
- Resort & Lodging Management: Chang Lee
- Parks & Recreation Management: Jesse Engebretson
Minor in Recreation, Hospitality, & Parks Management: Chang Lee
Minor in Tourism: Chang Lee
The School of Education has information about pathways to teaching. If you have questions, email credentials@csuchico.edu.
School Director - Al Schademan
Minor in Special Education: Shawn Brackett