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1. Introduction
1.1 The University - History and Organization
1.2-1.3 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Its Governance and Mission
1.4 College Office and Student Access to Science and Mathematics (SASM) Personnel
1.1 California State University, Long Beach
History and Organization
Governor Earl Warren approved legislation on January 27, 1949 establishing what is now California State University, Long Beach. Originally known as Los Angeles-Orange County State College, it was the tenth campus started in what is now called the California State University System. Instruction began in September 1949 with a faculty of 13 and a student body of 160 juniors and seniors. The College was headed by its first president, Chemistry Professor P. Victor Peterson. In 1950 the City of Long Beach donated a million dollar, 322 acre permanent site for the campus. The College was renamed Long Beach
State College.
In 1964 the institution's name was changed to California State College at Long Beach. Finally, in June 1972, the California Legislature designated the campus as California State University, Long Beach. Today CSULB is one of 23 campuses of the California State University system. The CSU is governed by the State of California's Administrative Code. The section of the Code that deals with higher education is referred to as "Title V."
California State University - The Trustees and CSU Academic Senate
The CSU system was formed in 1960, uniting existing campuses under the Office of the Chancellor as part of the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The mission of the CSU is to provide education at the baccalaureate and masters' level. The system admits students of the top one-third of the state's high school graduates who have completed the required pattern of college-preparatory courses. The CSU is also committed to serve transfer students from the California Community Colleges.
The governing body of the California State University is its Board of Trustees consisting of ex-officio members, Trustees appointed by the Governor, and a representative each from the alumni, students, and faculty. The Trustees appoint the Chancellor, the chief executive officer of the system, and the campus Presidents. The Trustees, the Chancellor, and the Presidents develop systemwide policy. The Academic Senate of the California State University, comprised of elected faculty representatives from each campus, recommends academic policy to the Board of Trustees through the Chancellor.
CSULB Academic Senate
The CSULB Academic Senate is the official representative body responsible for orderly participation in the protection of academic freedom, in policy formation, and in collegial governance. It reviews policies, practices, and procedures of academic and professional matters and acts as a consultative body for constituencies on all matters it or the President deem pertinent to the University. The Academic Senate supports the mission of the University and achieves an optimal degree of communication and cooperation among the elements of the University.
The Dean and Department Chairs
The Dean is the chief executive of the College, an officer of the University, and serves at the pleasure of the President or designee. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The chairs are academic leaders of the department and are responsible for such activities as recruitment, evaluation and supervision of academic support staff, curriculum development, implementation, and budget development and administration. The Chairs will consult with faculty on all matters of concern regarding the welfare of students, the faculty, and the department.
1.2 - 1.3 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics,
Its Governance and Mission
Founded in 1975, the College is dedicated to the concept that a university has a special responsibility toward academic excellence and the advancement of knowledge. Faculty and staff of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Science Education are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for all students.
College Governance
The University and this College have a tradition of shared governance. Faculty groups are part of the consultative process for many kinds of decision making. On the statewide level, the CSU Board of Trustees and the CSU Academic Senate have a statement on collegiality that affirms, "a shared decision-making process and a set of values which regard the members of the various university constituencies as essential for the success of the academic enterprise. . . .Collegial governance allows the academic community to work together to find the best answers to issues facing the university."
The University's Retention, Tenure, and Promotion Policy states, "All faculty are expected to participate actively in the collegial processes of faculty governance." In addition, the College's RTP document states, "Faculty must participate actively in faculty governance" as an essential criteria for professional service. The document further states that "Faculty may enhance their service achievements with active involvement on committees at all levels of the College, University and University system."
The College Council is the representative body of the College Faculty. There are also college-wide elected and appointed committees that assist in the College's governance. Such committees include RTP, Grade Appeals, Curriculum, Professional Leave, and Proposals Review. On the department level, departments have similar committees that assist with the governance of the department.
Mission of the College
The mission of the administration, faculty and staff of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is:
* to provide high quality instruction in science, mathematics, and education in science and Mathematics, by faculty for whom excellent teaching is a high priority, and who produce ideas and innovations which continually improve teaching and learning;
* to conduct original research that creates new knowledge, and to publish and present scholarly and creative works that advance the fields of science, mathematics, and education in science and mathematics;
* to provide opportunities and support for faculty to conduct original research;
* to provide opportunities for students to participate in research projects with faculty who consider continuing scholarly activity a responsibility both to their students and their discipline;
* to provide students with good learning environments and well-equipped laboratories, ready access to faculty and department advisors, and a schedule to classes designed to ensure a bachelor's degree in four years for entering qualified students who take a full course load and maintain good academic standing;
* to provide classes for the general education student and non-science major that offer the substance of science and mathematics in a manner which results in graduates who can understand and appreciate the linkage between science, mathematics, and the modern world;
* to provide bachelor degree programs that result in graduates ready to pursue careers in their field, further graduate or professional studies, or enter the teaching profession;
* to provide master's degree programs that prepare students for job advancement, entry into new job opportunities, pursuit of the Ph.D. degree, or teaching opportunities in schools and colleges;
* to seek external funding from public and private sources in support of our mission, providing supplements to State of California financial support; and
* to provide an atmosphere and environment that encourages and supports collegial interaction among members of the campus community and that fosters learning, personal growth, and intellectual achievements.
1.4 College Office and Student Access to Science and Mathematics Personnel
Dr. Laura Kingsford, Dean. Phone: 5-8515. lking@csulb.edu. Dr. Henry C. Fung, Associate Dean (Curriculum and Instruction). Phone: 5-7898. hcfung@csulb.edu.
Dr. Robert Loeschen, Associate Dean (Facilities). Phone: 5-4939. loeschen@csulb.edu.
Henry Wu, Administrative Services Manager. Phone: 5-4646. henrywu@csulb.edu.
Frank Costa, Operations Officer. Phone: 5-4265. flcosta@csulb.edu.
Patricia Maxwell, Director of Development. Phone: 5-4303. pmaxwell@csulb.edu.
Jeane Bright, Assistant to the Dean. Phone: 5-1521. jbright@csulb.edu.
Jeff Mellon, College Safety Officer/Radiation Safety Officer. Phone: 5-5623. scisfty@csulb.edu.
Kristin Hunter, Safety Officer/Radiation Safety Officer. Phone:5-5623. khunter@csulb.edu.
Bryan Nguyen, Information Systems Coordinator. Phone: 5-8653. nguyen@csulb.edu.
Danny Nguyen, Information Systems/Web Support Tech. Phone: 5-8653. dannydn@csulb.edu. Ravi Khatra, Administrative Services Coordinator. Phone: 5-4539. rkhatra@csulb.edu.
Jim McKibben, Science Shop Coordinator. Phone: 5-4841. mckibben@csulb.edu.
Donna Alexander, Assistant to the Associate Deans/Receptionist. Phone: 5-4707.
Student Access to Science (SAS) and Mathematics Center (FO5-109). Phone: 5-4682.
Dr. Henry Fung - SAS Co-Director, Associate Dean, Curriculum and Instruction; Project Director, University Prep Programs. Phone: 5-7898. hcfung@csulb.edu.
Dr. Roger Bauer - SAS Co-Director; Project Director, Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) and Bridges to the Baccalaureate. Phone: 5-8640. rdbauer@csub.edu.
Dr. Maria Besnard - SAS Associate Director; Coordinator, SAS Orientation Programs (Science Safari and EONS), Science Enrichment Program, and Peer Mentor Program. Phone: 5-4682. mbesnard@csulb.edu.
Vacant - Program Coodinator, Bridges to the Baccalaureate, Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC), Long Beach Elementary Science and Math Teacher Education Partnership (LBESTEP). Phone: 5-8394.
Nycole Plough - Fiscal Officer. Phone: 5-4574. plough@csulb.edu.
Ronnie Damico - Program Coordinator, Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP); Graphic Designer. Phone: 5-8061. rdamico@csulb.edu.
Eileen Tom - Coordinator, Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO). Phone: 5-5720. etom@csulb.edu.
Cecilia Arriaza - Program Coordinator, University Preparatory Programs and Minority Student Development (MSD). Phone: 5-8395. carriaza@csulb.edu.
Hillina Jarso - Program Coordinator, Science Enrichment University Preparatory Programs. Phone: 5-1965. hjarso@csulb.edu.