INTRODUCTION
California State University , Fullerton offers affordable, high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect the best of current practice, theory and research and are designed to meet the evolving demands of our diverse students, as well as our local community and state. The academic programs available include 56 bachelor's degrees, 49 master's degrees, 51 minors, 7 resident certificates, and 18 teaching credential programs, and a joint doctorate.
One of the most important features of the university's mission and goals is to make learning central to our campus. We aspire to this vision by combining the best qualities of teaching and research universities in supporting actively engaged students and faculty and staff who work in close collaboration to expand knowledge. The mark of a Cal State Fullerton graduate is a person who has developed the habit of intellectual inquiry, prepared for a challenging profession, strengthened relationships with the community, and contributes productively to society.
We strive to achieve academic excellence by offering academically rigorous and intellectually stimulating academic programs in the various disciplines and areas of study offered by the university, which undergo a formal process that ensures careful and thoughtful review by various levels of the university, as well as external accreditation agencies.
Designed to establish a strong foundational understanding of various disciplines and subject areas, the General Education program aims to assure that each graduate has made significant progress toward being a well-educated person. This is achieved by integrating into the major programs, foundation courses in the physical sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts. These courses are planned to complement those offered through the major programs and electives. Articulation agreements with the local community colleges clarify the courses that will be accepted for credit in both general education and degree programs.
Each year over 5,500 students, amounting to one-sixth of the total student body, enroll in the university's graduate programs. That group includes some 1,400 individuals pursuing teaching credentials. Master's degrees are offered in 50 programs, including one of the largest M.B.A. programs in California . Graduate programs range from the M.A. and M.F.A. in the arts and performing arts to M.A. and M.S. degrees in diverse programs such as computer science, counseling, engineering, education, reading, sciences, the humanities and many of the social and behavioral sciences, as well as an online M.S. in Information Technology. A majority of graduate-level classes are offered in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate the working student. The university also partners with sister CSU campuses and the University of California , Irvine in offering a joint Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership. During 2003-04 Cal State Fullerton awarded more than 1,200 master's degrees. Many departments have established their own websites where you can find more information regarding their programs offered, collaborative research opportunities with faculty members, and scholarships and financial awards.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
McCarthy Hall 133
(714) 278-2614
The vice president for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for the campus and is directly involved in the implementation of the university's mission and goals, faculty personnel processes, and budget and resource allocation as they pertain to instruction and academic support. Working with the president and the associate vice presidents, deans and directors in academic affairs, the vice president for Academic Affairs provides leadership for all academic planning and operational matters.
Information concerning the academic programs of Cal State Fullerton may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This information may include:
- Current degree programs and other educational and training programs;
- Faculty and other instructional personnel;
- Instructional classrooms, laboratories and other physical plant facilities that relate to academic programs;
- Data regarding graduation rates at Cal State Fullerton and, if available, the number and percentage of students completing the program in which the student is enrolled or has expressed interest; and
- Names of associations, agencies or governmental bodies that accredit, approve or license the institution and its program, and the procedures under which any current or prospective student may obtain or review upon request a copy of the documents describing the institution's accreditation, approval or licensing.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT CENTER
University Hall 123
(714) 278-3606
www.fullerton.edu/aac
The Academic Advisement Center provides academic counseling to matriculated students with respect to the General Education Program and the policies/procedures associated with that program. The Academic Advisement Center is the academic home department for undeclared students, providing services normally given through the student's declared major department. Additionally, the center provides programs and services to assist students in the selection of a major.
Students seeking information about the implications of academic probation and disqualification are encouraged to visit the Academic Advisement Center for a personal consultation.
Please consult the Academic Advisement Center website for useful information about the General Education Program, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures. The center provides walk-in advisement, no appointment necessary.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
McCarthy Hall 111
(714) 278-3602
The Office of Academic Programs coordinates the development of academic degree programs; provides an all-university perspective on educational activities at the campus; and stimulates academic innovations in a context of high quality.
The associate vice president for Academic Programs is responsible for administering university policies and regulations dealing with graduate curricula; fostering and administering institutional exchange programs with foreign universities; preparing and publishing the university catalog; and serving as liaison to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and other accrediting agencies.
The associate vice president for undergraduate programs is responsible for administering university policies and regulations dealing with undergraduate curricula, including the General Education Program; provides leadership to academic support programs and departments; and assists in administering recruitment, enrollment management, and several graduation requirements, including remediation and the second language graduation requirement.
The Office of Academic Programs provides leadership for the Curriculum Committee, General Education Committee, Graduate Education Committee, International Education Committee and other groups and individuals concerned with assessing and strengthening the educational programs of this institution. Responsibilities related to the Office of the Chancellor of the California State University include regular review and updating of the Academic Master Plan; coordination of program performance review; and staff reports for the Chancellor's Office relating to academic planning and accountability.
ACADEMIC SENATE
McCarthy Hall 143
(714) 278-3683
Shared governance at CSUF involves the Senate and other faculty members through membership on boards, ad hoc committees, and general committees, in addition to the standing committees. Representing the faculty, the Senate works with administrators, staff and students, exemplifying "The Fullerton Way" of collegial governance.
The Academic Senate is an integral part of university governance and collegial decision- making. The Senate develops, formulates and reviews educational and professional policy that becomes university policy if approved by the president. Examples of educational and professional policy include curricula, academic standards, criteria and standards for the selection, retention and promotion of faculty members; academic and administrative issues concerning students; and allocation of resources.
There are 14 standing committees of the Senate and three general committees of the faculty. The Senate consists of 45 members including the university president, vice president for Academic Affairs, two representatives from Associated Students, Inc., CSUF, three elected CSU academic senators, the president of the exclusive bargaining representative for Unit 3, a member of the Emeritus Professors of CSUF, the immediate past chair of the Academic Senate (except when the incumbent chair is re-elected).
The 14 standing committees of the Academic Senate are: Academic Standards Committee, Curriculum Committee, Elections Committee, Extended Education Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, Faculty Development Center Board, General Education Committee, Graduate Education Committee, Information Technology Committee, International Education Committee, Library Committee, Planning, Resource and Budget Committee, Student Academic Life Committee, and University Advancement Committee.
ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS
Langsdorf Hall 114
(714) 278-2300
The Office of Admissions and Records is responsible for the administration of the admission, registration, records, and other academic services to undergraduate and graduate students in the regular sessions of California State University , Fullerton . These programs and services provide preadmission guidance to prospective students and current information about the university's curricula and requirements to school and college counselors; admit and readmit students within enrollment categories and priorities; evaluate the applicability of undergraduate transfer credit toward all-university requirements of the curriculum; and provide liaison in the identification and resolution of articulation problems of transfer students.
Units of Admissions and Records also register student programs of study, including enrollment into classes; maintain academic records; administer academic probation and disqualification policies; provide enrollment certifications on student request, including transcripts of academic records to the Veterans Administration and for other purposes; certify the completion of degree requirements; receive petitions for exceptions to academic regulations; and provide information about these programs and services.
CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND SERVICE-LEARNING
University Hall 230
(714) 278-3746
The Center for Internships and Service-Learning was established to offer students the opportunity to formally integrate academics with practical experiences prior to graduation. Internships and service-learning programs offer students both domestic and international opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in "real" situations in business, and not-for-profit and government agencies. These real world experiences provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge, apply theories and skills learned in the classroom, prepare them for successful entry into the job market, as well as develop them as socially responsible citizens. Additionally, students have the opportunity for personal growth, leadership and professional preparation. Other valuable benefits of internships and service-learning are:
- Gain work and service experiences
- Network and develop industry contacts
- Earn academic credit
- Solidify academic and career goals
- Opportunity to earn money while learning
- Explore various career options within a major
The programs involve the cooperation of faculty, employers and service host agencies that provide opportunities for students to fulfill their academic, civic and professional needs. Each internship/service-learning placement is monitored by the site while faculty provide guidance to students, ensuring the academic integrity of the work/service experience.
Students who wish to participate in service-learning courses should register for courses with an "S" designation in the class schedule. There are no restrictions and no maximum course unit limits for service-learning courses.
Students participating in upper-division internships must:
- Be at least in their junior year of study or have instructor consent
- Be in good academic standing, 2.0 GPA or above
- Receive approval from the appropriate faculty coordinator
- Enroll in the departmental internship/ co-op course
The internships and service-learning experiences must be consistent with the goals for the student's academic discipline. In most departments up to six units of internship credits may be learned.
Planning ahead is important for success in either an internship or a service-learning experience. Students should attend an orientation through the center, either in-person or on-line at www.fullerton.edu/CISL, to get more information on setting up an internship or service-learning opportunity. The center is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website is: www.fullerton.edu/CISL. The center is located in Langsdorf Hall 209.
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
McCarthy Hall 63
(714) 278-2621
Classroom Technology Support (CTS) is located on the lower level of McCarthy Hall, Room 63. The CTS department has installed and continues to maintain the new multimedia equipment in all of the interdisciplinary classrooms located throughout the campus. These smart classrooms facilitate both the teaching and learning experience of all members of the university community. Classroom Technology Support also provides small-scale sound reinforcement (PA sound systems) for events conducted on campus.
Faculty and staff of the university may contact the CTS department to obtain training and technical assistance on the use of the equipment in the smart classrooms. For detailed information and lists of smart classroom training dates and times, contact Classroom Technology Support at (714) 278-2621.
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Pollak Library South 45
(714) 278-4752
The Department of Distance Education serves as a source for production, delivery, information, grant assistance and experimentation in the area of distance education.
A comprehensive development support team (including instructional design, graphic design and programming) works one-on-one with faculty and departments to develop various online courses, programs and degrees. Services include development of online courses using various technologies; development and streaming of online presentations (live or archived streaming), and multimedia application development.
Instructional Televised Instruction (ITI) includes one-way video/two-way audio transmission (ITFS) and interactive videoconferencing. Three classrooms are designed and equipped for distance education and currently deliver university classes to the El Toro Campus, Garden Grove Center and other off-campus locations, including workplace classrooms in businesses and industry. Students at remote sites can interact with instructors, as well as with on- and off-campus classmates in a "live" exchange of information and ideas.
A special videoconferencing facility is available for instruction and administrative use. Satellite teleconferencing is also available, and the Titan Cable Channel network makes CSUF programming available on commercial cable systems throughout Orange County .
For detailed information, contact the Office of Distance Education at (714) 278-4752.
FACULTY AFFAIRS AND RECORDS
McCarthy Hall 129
(714) 278-2125
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Records is the official repository for documents and correspondence concerning full-time teaching and administrative faculty. It has responsibility for retaining documentation pertaining to employment, reappointment, tenure, promotion, leaves of absence, grievances, disciplinary actions and separations.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Pollak Library South - 44
(714) 278-2841
Established in 1998, the Faculty Development Center is funded by the Office of the President and is charged with promoting faculty development, vitality and enrichment. The FDC is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive program of support for all instructional faculty across a broad spectrum of professional activities, including but not limited to: teaching and learning, use of instructional technologies, scholarly research and creative activities, professional and service activities, and other campus-wide intellectual and community-building events.
The FDC is based on a number of guiding principles. The FDC: (1) recognizes and champions faculty in their multiple roles (e.g., as teacher, scholar, professional, community member) and acknowledges the broad range and depth of their varied accomplishments; (2) focuses on increasing faculty and thereby student learning; (3) promotes cross-departmental, college and unit interactions and fosters collaboration among faculty, administrators and staff with shared interests and professional development goals; (4) reflects an awareness of different patterns of faculty growth and development and offers comprehensive, on-going, developmental, and flexible support programs; (5) recognizes individual scholarly and creative pursuits, as well as collaborative activities and developments; (6) creates opportunities for discipline-specific, as well as cross-disciplinary shared learning and experimentation emphasizing transferability of knowledge; (7) informs faculty about the impact of external factors on the institution and fosters concomitant dialogue and adaptation; (8) reduces a sense of isolation among faculty, administrators, students and other units on campus by building community; (9) encourages and appropriately supports faculty in undertaking new roles and responsibilities and in further developing current skills (e.g., in the areas of student learning outcomes assessment and instructional technology); and (10) connects faculty growth and development to the university's vitality and seeks a balance between institutional, faculty, and student goals and needs.
Given these goals and principles, the FDC represents a collaborative effort that includes an administrative director and staff, as well as a team of faculty coordinators and liaisons, and a Senate-convened, 15-member Advisory Board with representation from faculty, administrators and students.
Specific activities of the FDC include: coordinates several funding programs directly supporting teaching and scholarly/creative activities; provides individualized and group support and training to faculty in instructional technology and use of assessment; provides support to faculty regarding special issues (e.g., peer support of teaching, diversity issues, statistics and research design consultation); assists new and tenure-track faculty with an on-going orientation and retention/tenure/ promotion workshop series; works with part-time faculty and lecturers; sponsors an annual program of support for chairs; arranges campus-wide conferences, seminars, workshops, and colloquia across a large variety of special topics; publishes periodic newsletters; maintains a current resource library; and sponsors community-building and campus cultural activities.
In addition to the above activities, the Faculty Development Center provides the Decision Support Center (DSC), a facility designed to enhance, expedite and improve meeting and decision-making processes campus wide. The DSC is a special meeting room with a 20-workstation LAN equipped with GroupSystems (http://www.groupsystems.com), a software package that facilitates group idea generation, discussion and consensus building.
The DSC is open to faculty, administrators and staff at CSUF for almost any type of meeting that can be expedited and assisted with GroupSytems software. These include, but are not limited to: personnel decisions, curriculum design or redesign, departmental meetings that identify problems and their solutions, new policy development, and focus group discussions. The DSC cannot be used as a teaching facility. To learn more about the center, visit http://fdc.fullerton.edu/dsc/ or call (714) 278-4722.
For more information on specific activities, programs and events, contact the director of the Faculty Development Center, Dr. Rhonda Allen, at (714) 278-5628 or Leticia Stotler, executive assistant to the director, (714) 278-2841.
GRADUATE STUDIES
McCarthy Hall 103
(714) 278-2618
The staff of the Office of Graduate Studies assists students in answering questions about graduate academic policies and procedures and other matters of concern to graduate students. The office is also responsible for performing an evaluation of each student's study plan at classification and at completion of requirements for authorizing award of the degree. Additional responsibilities of this office that are related to students include leaves of absence, submittal of theses to the thesis reader, probation and disqualification, and various fellowships and scholarships, including the annual thesis award. Specific questions about graduate programs should be directed to the department's graduate program adviser.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
McCarthy Hall 112
(714) 278-2106
The Office of Grants and Contracts provides assistance to faculty and staff in their efforts to obtain funding for research and other scholarly activities. The office offers the following services: pre-proposal consultation; proposal development training; information about funding opportunities; assistance with budget preparation; critiquing and editing proposals; drafts, reviews and negotiates contractual documents; provides oversight of the internal routing, review and approval process for all proposals submitted to extramural funding agencies; and handles regulatory compliance issues for proposals submitted to federal and various non-federal agencies. Additionally, it publicizes and provides training, as well as project administration for selected intramural proposal programs. Lastly, the Office of Grants and Contracts coordinates technology transfer activities and accepts disclosures of potentially patentable intellectual property.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Pollak Library 260
(714) 278-3921
Information Technology supports the campus mission by providing technology solutions and services to campus business and administrative practices. The division manages the university's telecommunications infrastructure, administrative website, administrative computing resources, faculty and staff workstations, and network services for e-mail. Information Technology provides the campus with a campus card and stored value-system; Internet remote access for students, faculty and staff; and a large campus-wide computer lab.
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL STUDIES
McCarthy Hall 136
(714) 278-4205
http://www.fullerton.edu/analyticalstudies
Institutional Research and Analytical Studies provides and promotes institutional self-understanding through research and analysis. The office is responsible for organizing and presenting research results, models, alternative scenarios, and other information essential to campus policy formulation, academic planning, resource allocation, assessment and quality, and institutional effectiveness.
Enrollment trends and forecasting, student and faculty demography, recruitment and retention, resource allocation and utilization, curricular change and student learning, and any other topic relevant to documenting and improving educational and institutional effectiveness are all within the office's purview. The office is an all-university, central resource for institutional facts and figures, methodological advice and problem solving, and is also the chief source of official statistics for the campus.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
McCarthy Hall 111
(714) 278-3602
The Office of Academic Programs, in cooperation with the Office of International Education and Exchange, coordinates all aspects of the university's commitment to academic internationalization. It is responsible for overseeing and directing the internationalization of the curriculum. It also initiates and administers contacts with sister institutions throughout the world in order to foster the exchange of faculty and students. For further information, see the section of this catalog titled "International Programs."
For more information on specific opportunities for students to study abroad, either through the CSU system-wide International Program or direct links that CSU Fullerton has with foreign institutions, see the section of this catalog titled "International Education."
THE PAULINA JUNE & GEORGE POLLAK LIBRARY
(714) 278-2714/2633
Chief among campus learning resources is the Pollak Library, named in 1998 after Dr. Paulina June Pollak - a CSUF English Professor Emerita - and her husband George. Located at the center of the campus and offering collections of nearly 3 million items, the Library consists of a six-story South Wing and a newer four-story North Wing.
In addition to book and bound periodical collections of more than 1 million volumes, the Library provides access to more than 100 online databases, and more than 3,500 electronic journals, and contains a wide array of other materials, including government publications (federal, state, local and international), audiovisual collections, archival and rare items, maps, microforms and computer software. Books and other materials are selected to support the learning mission of the university.
As part of the university's learning mission, the Pollak Library offers a variety of instructional programs and services. Library faculty conduct instructional sessions for CSUF classes in all disciplines, as well as special workshops focused on electronic resources. One-to-one instruction in the use of the Library's collections and services is provided at the main Reference Desk and the Library's other service desks. General Library orientation sessions are available for CSUF students, faculty and staff, and other campus-affiliated groups.
The Pollak Library's home page (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) serves as the gateway to the Library, both onsite and remotely. The home page offers a wealth of information about the Library's collections and services.
Access to the home page, with its links to many Library and Internet resources, can be gained from computer workstations in the Electronic Resources Area, as well as in the Internet Oasis and the Titan Computing Lab. Docking stations for laptop computers with network interface cards are also available throughout the Library facility.
Access to Library resources, as well as other Internet resources, is available from campus offices, classrooms, computer labs and the residence halls. Remote access to these resources is offered through the Titan Internet Access Service and other Internet service providers via the proxy server.
The TitanCard issued by the university serves as a Library card for checking out books and other materials. Library users are responsible for the on-time return of all materials charged out on their cards.
For the convenience of users, photocopiers, printers, and microform reader-printers are available in locations throughout Pollak Library. These are operated with coins or TitanCards. Other specialized facilities include music listening rooms, videotape viewing rooms, group study rooms, and a microform reading area.
Beyond the many resources available on campus and via the home page, mutual use agreements make accessible to students and faculty the collections of the 23 other libraries in the California State University system and several neighboring institutions.
Intralibrary services provide delivery of Library resources to CSUF's El Toro Campus as well. Document delivery and interlibrary loan arrangements with commercial providers, as well as libraries throughout the world, expand even further the information resources available to the CSUF community.
UNIVERSITY EXTENDED EDUCATION
Registration & Information
College Park 100
(714) 278-2611
University Extended Education (UEE) is a rich and varied component of Cal State Fullerton. UEE works with university academic units to create and administer programs that extend Cal State Fullerton's resources out into the community. This includes:
Academic Credit Programs - Intersession, Open University, the Spectrum MBA, the Master of Science in Taxation in South Orange County, and a Master of Science in Counseling.
Professional Continuing Education and Extension Programs - professional development and personal enrichment through continuing education classes and certificate programs in computers and information technology, management, biotechnology, engineering, human services, human resources and manufacturing and distribution.
Custom Corporate Training Programs - classes taught on-site and tailored to fit each company's training needs.
Programs for Educators - professional development opportunities for educators in the areas of reading, mathematics, fine arts, beginning teacher training, technology, special education, foreign language and consulting services for schools and school districts.
The American Language Program - a program of intense English instruction for international students. A semester abroad program is also available for international students who want to study at Cal State Fullerton for a semester or two
Distance Education - classes and programs delivered through electronic means such as interactive television and the Internet.
Lifelong Learning - extends the university's resources out in the community through Continuing Learning Experience (CLE) - a learning in retirement program; an educational partnership with the Fullerton Arboretum; and Children's Summer Art Camp.
International Programs - extends the university's resources in the global community via academic credit courses, certificate programs and other learning experiences. Experience China offers cultural and educational programs through a partnership with the People's Republic of China . This includes opportunities for ESL and K-12 teachers to teach in China .
Additional information may be found in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
UNIVERSITY OUTREACH
University Hall 210B
(714) 278-2086
The mission of University Outreach is to identify, develop, and attract a diverse and high achieving pool of prospective freshman and transfer student applicants for admission to Cal State Fullerton. We provide educational services and programs designed to motivate and encourage students to pursue post-secondary education, to academically prepare middle and high school students for university entrance, and to promote the academic and student services opportunities available at Cal State Fullerton.
To accomplish this mission, University Outreach provides services that include pre-admissions advising, application workshops, tutoring, student support services, and information dissemination to the general public and community about the university's admission process and procedures. University Outreach also hosts on-campus visitation programs and special campus-wide events such as Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day.
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