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.
Division of Academic Affairs

- 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
- College of Agriculture(opens in new window)

- Academic SenateSenate 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)

- Budget and Academic ResourcesExecutive Director: Jennifer Mays

- Chico State EnterprisesChief Executive Officer: Mary Sidney

- Faculty Affairs and SuccessVice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Success: Mahalley Allen
- 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)


- International Education and Global EngagementAssociate Vice President: Jennifer Gruber

- Meriam LibraryInterim Dean: Jodi Shepherd

- Professional & Continuing EducationInterim Dean: Clare Van Ness
- Undergraduate Education and Academic SuccessVice 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
- 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)