About Academic Programs

The office handles many of the academic matters that are university-wide in scope including:

 

  • Shepherding all new program proposals through the Approval Process
  • Coordination of the Periodic Review of all existing academic programs
  • Oversight of university-wide academic policies and procedures
  • Managing communications to and from the Chancellor's Office regarding academic matters
  • Managing the Institutional Accreditation efforts
  • Oversight  of ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s General Education Program
  • Oversight of the Helen Louise Hawk Honors Program
  • Oversight of ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s Interdisciplinary  Studies
  • Oversight of ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s Graduate Student Center AARC
  • Coordination of the First-year Experience and ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ courses
  • Scheduling of GST courses
  • Oversight of the CA Promise Program
  • Oversight of Early Enrollment and Dual Enrollment for high school students
  • Handling student petitions for the Academic Petitions Committee
  • Coordination of student-initiated Academic Grievance hearings
  • Oversight of Graduate Programs and Policies
  • Administration of Graduate Equity Fellowships and Tuition Fee Waivers

Office of Academic Programs

MAIN OFFICE

Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Dr. Elizabeth Adams

Interim AVP for Academic AffairsDean of Academic Programs

Phone: (661) 654-3420Email: eadams6@csub.edu
Ms. Marta Ruiz
Ms. Marta Ruiz

Administrative Analyst/Specialist

Phone: (661) 654-3418Email: mruiz14@csub.edu
Ms. Deisy Mascarinas
Ms. Deisy Mascarinas

Administrative Support Coordinator

Email: dmascarinas@csub.edu
Ms. Neida Herrera
Ms. Neida Herrera

Administrative Support Coordinator

Email: nherrera10@csub.edu

Office of Academic Programs

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS DIRECTORS

Dr. Eduardo Montoya
Dr. Eduardo Montoya

Faculty Director, General Education Program

Email: emontoya2@csub.eduOffice: General Education - AIMS
Dr. Jackie Kegley
Dr. Jackie Kegley

Program Director, Honors Program

Email: jkegley@csub.eduOffice: Helen Hawk Honors Program
Dr. Maria Palaiologou
Dr. Maria Palaiologou

Assistant Director, Honors Program

Email: mpalaiologou@csub.eduOffice: Helen Hawk Honors Program
Dr. Tiffany Tsantsoulas
Dr. Tiffany Tsantsoulas

Director, Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Email: ttsantsoulas@csub.eduOffice: HOB 225

Contact Us:

Office of Academic Programs

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway, MC: 22 EDUC
Education Building, Room 242
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Phone:  (661) 654-3420

Summer Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Friday

EXCEPTIONS:
Week of May 27 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F)
Week of July 29 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F)
CLOSED 5/27, 6/19, 7/4 Holidays
Organizational Chart
Academic Programs Org Chart