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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

2019-2020 Photos

Provost Debra Larson captured hugging Willie on the first day of classes

Provost Debra Larson along with several other people attended a business opening

Kendall Hall staff gather with food collected for the Hungry Wildcat food drive

Provost Debra Larson joins others at the CIM Lab reception

Provost Debra Larson at the Distinguished Alumni Breakfast

Provost Debra Larson greeting promoted faculty

Holiday photo for the Office of the Provost

Provost Debra Larson attends the Joy of Giving reception

Women Like You Portrait

Koffee and Kudos

Omron Robotics Lab

FRAS Outstanding Professor

FRAS Mentor Zakeri

FRAS Faculty Boyd

FRAS Award Jaxon

FRAS Academic Advisor Oelrichs

FRAS Outstanding Faculty Hyewon Pechkis

FRAS Faculty Singleton

FRAS Faculty Trevor

2018-2019 Photos

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

Campus leadership break ground as the campus community came out for the College of Natural Sciences New Building Ground Breaking Ceremony on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Chico, Calif.

Provost Debra Larson talks to students impacted by the Camp Fire

Provost Debra Larson spoke at the Women Like You event

Provost Debra Larson and Interim Dean Tracy Butts at the Board of Governors Dinner

Provost Debra Larson Speaking at the Veteran Graduation

Provost Debra Larson at the CIM Patrons event

Provost Debra Larson signing a beam for the new physical science building

Provost Debra Larson speaking at the Masters Graduation

Provost Debra Larson and Dean David Hassenzahl presenting sash to a Masters Grad student

2017-2018 Photos

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

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

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 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 (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)

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

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

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

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