Faculty Affairs

About Faculty Affairs

Faculty Affairs provides campuswide leadership and support for all stages of the faculty lifecycle at Chico State, from recruitment and appointment through evaluation, advancement, retention, and participation in the faculty early retirement program. The office serves as a central resource for faculty appointments, evaluation processes, sabbaticals and leaves, and immigration support, as well as support for Teaching Associates, Graduate Assistants, and Instructional Student Assistants. Faculty Affairs also advises on and helps resolve faculty and academic student employee labor relations matters, including the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and applicable CSU and Chico State policies.

FAAF Organizational Chart

Organizational chart for CSU Chico Faculty Affairs showing reporting structure from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and associated directors, officers, and administrative staff.
FAAF Organizational Chart

College Assignments

  • Toni Darden: AGR, CME, ECC, HFA, UED, ATHL, WCCC, LIBR, IEGE, SEN, PCE
  • Robin Yant: BSS, BUS, NSC, FDEV, Student Academic Employees, Special Consultant Agreements

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Mahalley Allen

Faculty Affairs

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Scott Lynch
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Robin Yant
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Toni Darden
  • Faculty Affairs Recruitment and Process Implementation Specialist
    tdarden@csuchico.edu
  • 530-898-6538
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OPEN
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Bethany Prince
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Laura Werth

Faculty Development

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Zach Justus
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Rebecca Nelson

Research Integrity and Compliance

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Sharon Ruggirello

Faculty Diversity Officer