The Division of Academic Affairs is very grateful to the many people who contributed to the revision of this version of the Faculty Handbook.  We particularly wish to acknowledge the support of Associate Vice President, Dr. Margaret Atwell, who recognized the need for a more user-friendly version of the faculty handbook and initiated the first major change in format in Spring 1996.  In addition, we wish to acknowledge the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate whose members carefully reviewed the contents of this revised edition.  Committee members include Pat Szeszulski, Susamma Barua, Darryl Currran, Stephen Goode, Gangadharappa Nanjunadappa, Barry Pasternack, Gayle Vogt.  Special thanks go to Committee member Dr. Gayle Vogt who read the manuscript very carefully and offered useful suggestions for improving accuracy and clarity.

Many individuals from the various support offices across the campus contributed updated information and suggestions for making the Handbook more usable.  Special thanks go to Sue Lasswell, Information Technology; Sue Boeltl, Business and Financial Affairs; Marilou Encina, Payroll Services; Denise Johnson, Human Resources; Ellen Junn, Faculty Development Center; Pat Bril, University Library; Sue Fisher and Tom Whitfield, Environmental Health and Instructional Safety; Mary Jacobson, University Advancement; Keith Boyum, Academic Programs; Judi King, University Police; Harry Norman, University Extended Education; James Blackburn, Admissions and Records; Elizabeth Champion, Cultural Events; Stuart Ross, Grants and Contracts; Dana Roson, International Education and Exchange Program; Sally Cardenas, Internships and Cooperative Education; Bill Dickerson, CSUF Foundation; Norma Morris, President's office and Jane Hall, Academic Senate.

Special thanks go to Michael Hofeldt for the attractive design and lay-out and to Mary Watkins who coordinated the project.