Welcome to Academic Affairs

Welcome to the Division of Academic Affairs (AA) – the heart of teaching and learning at Chico State. Here you can learn more about the work being done by an extremely talented group of faculty, staff, and administrators who provide exceptional educational experiences for our students – both within and outside of the classroom.

Over the course of the pandemic, faculty and students have asked what our educational strategy is moving forward. Through a consultative process, Academic Affairs’ has created a strategic intention statement on instruction for the near future to answer this question.

Academic Affairs' Strategic Intention

Chico State is a residential campus rooted in our sense of place. We are committed to student success through high-quality teaching and learning environments characterized by equity, sustainability and engagement with our region and the world. The changing landscape of higher education, which was accelerated by the pandemic, has invited us to reimagine the future of higher education and our role in preparing graduates. While we remain steadfast in our commitment to our place-based curricula, Academic Affairs will expand our reach by creating innovative new programs and pathways that leverage technology to dismantle geographic and systemic barriers. Doing so will enable us to serve the needs of our 12-county service area, the state, and the nation and professionally, culturally, and economically elevate our students.

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• Colleges
  • College of Agriculture(opens in new window)
    Interim Dean: David Hassenzahl
  • College of Behavioral and Social Sciences(opens in new window)
    Interim Dean: Ryan Patten
  • College of Business(opens in new window)
    Interim Dean: Suzanne Zivnuska
  • College of Communication and Education(opens in new window)
    Dean: Angela Trethewey

  • College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management(opens in new window)
    Interim Dean: Greg Watkins
  • College of Humanities and Fine Arts(opens in new window)
    Dean: Tracy Butts
  • College of Natural Sciences(opens in new window)
    Dean: David Hassenzahl

• Academic Senate
  Senate Chair: Jeff Trailer
  
  

  • Academic Senate Website(opens in new window)
  • Academic Senate Guidelines and Procedures(opens in new window)
  • Academic Senate Roster(opens in new window)
  • Academic Senate Schedule(opens in new window)
  • Executive Committee (EC)(opens in new window)
  • Educational Policies and Programs Committee (EPPC)(opens in new window)

  • Faculty and Student Policies Committee (FASP)(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS)(opens in new window)
  • Outstanding Faculty Awards(opens in new window)
  • University Budget Committee (UBC)(opens in new window)
  • University Committee List(opens in new window)

• Budget and Academic Resources
  Executive Director: Jennifer Mays
  
  

  • Budget and Academic Resources Org Chart (PDF)
  • Academic Space and Facilities(opens in new window)
  • Resource Allocation(opens in new window)
    • Cost of Instruction(opens in new window)
    • Forms and Guidelines(opens in new window)

  • Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC)(opens in new window)
  • Student Learning Fees (SLF)(opens in new window)
  • Consolidated Course Fees (CCF)(opens in new window)
  • Instructionally Related Activities (IRA)(opens in new window)
  • Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities (RSCA) Grants(opens in new window)

• Chico State Enterprises
  Chief Executive Officer: Mary Sidney
  
  

  • Animal Care and Use (IACUC)(opens in new window)
  • Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve(opens in new window)
  • Board of Directors(opens in new window)
  • Business Services and Sponsored Programs(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Experts Directory(opens in new window)
  • Grants and Project Funding(opens in new window)

  • HR and Payroll(opens in new window)
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB)(opens in new window)
  • OneSolution and IT Support(opens in new window)
  • Policies and Forms(opens in new window)
  • Proposal Development(opens in new window)
  • Research Compliance(opens in new window)

• Faculty Affairs and Success
  
  Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Success: Mahalley Allen
  
  

  • Academic Labor Relations(opens in new window)
  • Academic Student Employees(opens in new window)
  • Chair's Council(opens in new window)
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Development(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP)(opens in new window)

  • Faculty Leaves(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Personnel, Policies, and Procedures (FPPP)(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Recruitment(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP)(opens in new window)
  • International Faculty(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Affairs and Success Website(opens in new window) and Org Chart (PDF)

• Graduate Studies
  Dean: Sharon Barrios
  
  

  • Graduate Studies Website(opens in new window)
  • Graduate Studies Staff Directory(opens in new window)

  • Graduate Programs(opens in new window)
  • Graduate Student Resources(opens in new window)

• International Education and Global Engagement
  Associate Vice President: Jennifer Gruber
  
  

  • English as a Second Language Support Services(opens in new window)
  • Faculty and Scholar Resources(opens in new window)
  • International Admissions(opens in new window)

  • International Student and Scholar Services(opens in new window)
  • International Training Programs(opens in new window)
  • Study Abroad & Exchange(opens in new window)

• Meriam Library
  Interim Dean: Jodi Shepherd
  
  

  • Checkout/Renew Books(opens in new window)
  • Copy Center(opens in new window)
  • Interlibrary Services(opens in new window)
  • Library Frequently Asked Questions(opens in new window)

  • Makerspace(opens in new window)
  • Special Collections(opens in new window)
  • Subject Librarians(opens in new window)
  • Technology for Checkout(opens in new window)

• Professional & Continuing Education
  Interim Dean: Clare Van Ness
  
  

  • Conference Services(opens in new window)
  • Courses and Degree Programs(opens in new window)
  • International Programs(opens in new window)

  • Lifelong Learning(opens in new window) (OLLI and ElderCollege)
  • Online and Distance Education(opens in new window)
  • Professional Development(opens in new window)

• Undergraduate Education and Academic Success
  Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Academic Success: Kate McCarthy
  
  

  • Academic Program Review(opens in new window)
  • Book in Common(opens in new window)
  • Civic Engagement(opens in new window)
  • Curriculum Services(opens in new window)
  • Early Assessment Program(opens in new window)
  • First-Year Experience Program(opens in new window)
  • Graduation Initiative 2025/Advancing Equity Project(opens in new window)

  • Honors Program(opens in new window)
  • Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)(opens in new window)
  • REACH Student Success Center(opens in new window)
  • Student Awards for Research and Creativity(opens in new window)
  • Student-Faculty Research Collaborative(opens in new window)
  • Undeclared Students: Major Quest(opens in new window)
  • WASC Accreditation(opens in new window)

• Other Areas of Interest
  • Provost Academic Council (PAC)(opens in new window)
  • Extended Leadership Forum (ELF)(opens in new window)
  • Divisional Org Chart (PDF)
  • AA Annual Reports(opens in new window)
  • Contact Our Staff(opens in new window)

  • Faculty, Staff and Student Awards(opens in new window)
  • Faculty Books(opens in new window)
  • Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (ERFSA)(opens in new window)
  • Joy of Learning(opens in new window)
  • Provost Office Photos(opens in new window)
  • Resources for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators(opens in new window)