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 (BS)
Undergraduate students should meet with an advisor based on their last name:
- A-E: Jessika Lawrence
- F-L: Kenyan Martin
- M-Q: David McCoy
- R-Z: Megan Willi
Post-Baccalaureate (2nd Bachelor's): Jessika Lawrence.
Chair - Jennifer Malkowski
Undergraduate students should meet with an advisor based on their last name:
Communication (BA) and Communication Studies (BA)
- A-B: Susan Avanzino
- C-D: Nick Burk
- E-G: Jennifer Malkowski
- H-K: Michelle Givertz
- L-M: Nan Li
- N-R: Jennifer Malkowski
- S: Jennifer Malkowski
- T-Z: Young Cho
Communication Skills (Minor) and Communication Studies (Minor)
- A-B: Susan Avanzino
- C-D: Nick Burk
- E-G: Jennifer Malkowski
- H-K: Michelle Givertz
- L-M: Nan Li
- N-R: Jennifer Malkowski
- S: Jennifer Malkowski
- T-Z: Young Cho
Program Coordinator: Jennifer Underwood
Computer Animation & Game Development (BS)
- Students who started as freshmen
- Last names A-L: Connor Zelinsky
- Last names M-Z: Dan Alioto
- Students who started as transfers
- Last names A-L: Jeff Underwood
- Last names M-Z: Jennifer Underwood
3D Digital Modeling & Environments Minor: Jennifer Underwood
Computer Animation Minor: Jennifer Underwood
Video Game Design Minor: Jennifer Underwood
Department Chair: Janell Bauer
Journalism (BA), News Option
- A-H: Aaron Quinn
- I-O: Susan Wiesinger
- P-Z: Janell Bauer
Journalism (BA), Public Relations Option
- A-L: Samara Anarvaeva
- M-Z: Debra Johnson
Journalism Minor:
Sports Media Minor: Janell Bauer
Graduation Checks: Janell Bauer
Department Chair - Melissa Mache
Exercise Physiology (BS)
- A-K: Marci Pope
- L-Z: Deanna Lowe
Kinesiology (BA)
- Movement Studies Option: Jolene Barry
- Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Option: Marci Pope
Kinesiology (BS)
- Fitness and Wellness Option: Jolene Barry
- Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Option: Marci Pope
Adapted Physical Activity Minor: Marci Pope
Coaching Minor: Jolene Barry
Physical Education Minor: Marci Pope
Sport Performance Minor: Deanna Lowe
Program Coordinator - Maris Thompson
Liberal Arts (BA) - non-teaching
Liberal Studies (BA) - elementary and special education teaching
- In-person program (Bilingual/Cross-Cultural and General):
- Distance program (General Online):
Interim Department Chair: Janell Bauer
Communication Design (BFA)
- Students who started as freshmen: Christine Eum
- Students who started as transfers: Nanhee Kim
Media Arts (BA)
- Last names A-G: Rebecca Ormond
- Last names H-R: Jennifer Meadows
- Last names S-Z: Joshua Moss
Students interested in KCSC (including enrollment in MADT 105): Jennifer Meadows
Broadcasting Minor: Jennifer Meadows
Communication Design Minor and Graphic Design Minor: Nanhee Kim
Human-Computer Interaction Design Minor: Christine Eum
Social Media Production & Analysis Minor: Rebecca Ormond
Department Chair - Chang Lee
Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (BS)
- Event Management Option: Chang Lee
- Parks and Recreation Management Option: Jesse Engebretson
- Resort and Lodging Management Option: Chang Lee
Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Minor: Chang Lee
Tourism Minor: Chang Lee
The School of Education has information about pathways to teaching. Please contact Credential Services at credentials@csuchico.edu for questions.
School Director - Al Schademan
Minor in Special Education: Shawn Brackett