Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Kendall 106
530-898-6101
academicaffairs@csuchico.edu

Regular Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Mailing Address
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0110

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Office of the Provost Photos

2018-2019 Photos

Fall 2018

President Gayle Hutchinson and Provost Debra Larson welcome CSU, Chico's new 2018 faculty in front of Kendall Hall

Evanne O'Donnell, Lori Fuentes, Provost Debra Larson, Jennifer Mays and Daniel Grassian pose together outside Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico

Evanne O'Donnell, Lori Fuentes, Provost Debra Larson, Jennifer Mays and Daniel Grassian pose together outside Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico

2017-2018 Photos

Fall 2017

President Gayle Hutchinson and Provost Debra Larson welcome CSU, Chico's new 2017 faculty in front of Kendall Hall

Provost Debra Larson welcomes CSU, Chico's new 2017 faculty in front of Kendall Hall

Provost Debra Larson participating in 2017's Big C event at Wildcat Stadium at CSU, Chico

Provost Debra Larson shares a moment with retiring staff member Charles "CC" Carter

Provost Debra Larson (center) talks with Tower Society guests that enjoy the Farm to Table event at the Warrens Reception Center

Soushin Ikeda (left) talks with Provost Debra Larson (right) as the campus hosted Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan; a delegation from the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan for an exciting and unique opportunity to meet Ambassador Oshima and his team of panelists in a stimulating dialogue on the relationship between the U.S and Japan

Ambassador Shotaro Oshima, President Gayle Hutchinson, and Provost Debra Larson (left to right) talk as the campus hosted Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan; a delegation from the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan for an exciting and unique opportunity to meet Ambassador Oshima and his team of panelists in a stimulating dialogue on the relationship between the U.S and Japan

Kimihiko Nomura, Akio Ogasawara, Ambassador Shotaro Oshima, President Gayle Hutchinson, Soushin Ikeda, Provost Debra Larson, Hokuto Suzuki, and Frank Li (left to right) take a group photo as the campus hosted Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan; a delegation from the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan for an exciting and unique opportunity to meet Ambassador Oshima and his team of panelists in a stimulating dialogue on the relationship between the U.S and Japan

Provost Debra Larson (left) and President Gayle Hutchinson (second from right) take a group photo with Michelle Oh (center) and her family

Provost Debra Larson speaks about her life experiences at the 2017 Discernment Dinner

Provost Debra Larson welcomes newly promoted faculty members at the Faculty Development Reception

Provost Debra Larson welcomes newly promoted faculty members at the Faculty Development Reception

Spring 2018

President Gayle Hutchinson (right) and Provost Debra Larson (center) surprise History Faculty Jason Nice (left), who was awarded Outstanding Teacher Award by the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS)

Provost Debra Larson (center) talks with students of the class CIVL 321: Fluid Mechanics, after giving recognition for Outstanding Professor Award by the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS)

Alan Bond (center) is surprised by Ricardo Jacquez (Dean, ECC), Provost Debra Larson, and President Gayle Hutchinson (left to right) in his CMGT 210 class, Analysis Construction Drawing, as Bond was recognized for the Outstanding Lecturer Award by the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS)

Provost Debra Larson (right) surprises Chiara Ferrari (left) in her class MADT 303: Communication Criticism, as Ferrari was recognized for the Outstanding Faculty Service Award by the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS)

Provost Debra Larson greets recipient of 2018 Charles M. Price Award Sarah Bridge (left) during the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Capital Alumni Luncheon event at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria

Alyssa Bailey, Chris Canziani and recipients of 2018 Charles M. Price Award, Amazing Matthew, Colby Earp, and Sarah Bridge, (left to right) are joined by Eddie Vela (Dean, BSS) (far left) and Provost Debra Larson (far right) as they were recognized during the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Capital Alumni Luncheon event at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria

Provost Debra Larson (center) provides short remarks at the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Capital Alumni Luncheon event at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria

Provost Debra Larson (right) addresses the concerns of students as the campus leadership holds a conversation about proposed student fee adjustments to the Health Services Fee, Athletics Fee, and Student Learning Fee during an Open Forum

Provost Debra Larson speaks at the Bell Memorial Union with students, staff, and faculty about proposed student fee adjustments during an Open Forum

Provost Debra Larson with Executive Vice Chancellor Loren Blanchard and Chief of Staff Nathan Evans (left to right), as they meet with the Provost Academic Council (PAC) and different campus organizations

Provost Debra Larson with Executive Vice Chancellor Loren Blanchard in Kendall Hall

President Gayle Hutchinson, Ken Chapman (Interim Dean, COB), Tom Tognoli (FNMK, '88), John Unruh (Dean, AGR), Stephen Jones (AGR, '80), Samia Yaqub (ENGL, '89), Robert Knight (Dean, HFA), Chris Nichols (HIST, '69), Aaron Skaggs, Valerie Lucero (NURS, '83), David Hassenzahl (Dean, NS), Gary Watters (CIVL, '57), Ricardo Jacquez (Dean, ECC), Sheryl Beach (GEOG, '82), Eddie Vela (Dean, BSS), Tim Beach (GEOG, '82), Angela Trethewey (Dean, CME), Lori McAdams (COMM, '83), Provost Debra Larson (left to right) take a photo after the presentation of Distinguished Alumni

Provost Debra Larson speaks at the Inspired ’18 event in the Meriam Library

Recipient of the Glenn Kendall Public Service Award Rachel Ward (left) with presenter Provost Debra Larson (right) during the University Awards

Recipient of the President's Academic Excellence Award Jessica Ciola (left) with presenter Provost Debra Larson (right) during the University Awards

Provost Debra Larson (center) enjoys a conversation at the Lecturer Appreciation Celebration

Provost Debra Larson (center) enjoys a conversation at the Lecturer Appreciation Celebration

Provost Debra Larson addresses students honored and recognized during the School of Education Recognition of Credential Candidates

Provost Debra Larson and other administrators lead the College Of Engineering, Computer Science And Construction Management (ECC) and College Of Natural Sciences (NSC) Commencement Ceremony

Provost Debra Larson (center) and other administrators before the College of Behavioral and Social Science (BSS) Master's Commencement Ceremony

Provost Debra Larson (left) and Angela Trethewey (Dean, CME) (right) hood graduate students in Communication And Education (CME) at the Master's Commencement Ceremony

Provost Debra Larson addresses the graduates at the Master's Commencement Ceremony

Mahmoud Ayesh (center) is hooded by Provost Debra Larson (left) and Matt Meuter (right) during the Master's Commencement Ceremony

Ann Schulte, President Gayle Hutchinson, Provost Debra Larson, and Sharon Barrios, (left to right) attend the Master's Commencement Ceremony

President Gayle Hutchinson (front) followed by Provost Debra Larson and Milton Lang (VPSA), among other administrators, enter to support black graduating students that were honored during their Black Graduation Celebration

CSU, Chico administration join black graduating students that were honored during their Black Graduation Celebration for a group photo

Provost Debra Larson welcomes graduating students in the College Of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management (ECC) and College Of Natural Sciences (NSC) during their Commencement Ceremony

Provost Debra Larson welcomes graduating students in the College Of Behavioral and Social Science (BSS)during their Commencement Ceremony

Jed Wyrick, Provost Debra Larson, Milton Lang (VPSA), and Ethan Van Steenburgh (left to right) attend the College Of Behavioral and Social Science (BSS) Commencement Ceremony

Provost Debra Larson chats with guests at the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Charles "CC" Carter (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Lisa Emmerich (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Don Osborne (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Shirley Rabo (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Arno Rethans (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Irv Schiffman (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Sam Simmons (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon

Provost Debra Larson (left) is photographed with Margie Wilson (right) as retired Staff and Faculty are honored in the ERFSA Hall of Honor Awards Luncheon