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Amigos & Amigas Members
Los Amigos Members
These are the faculty, staff, and administrators at Cal State San Marcos who are committed to making sure all of our students have a well rounded education and someone to turn to when they need help.
Staci Beavers
TITLE Associate Professor of Political Science
OFFICE Administrative Building 6122
PHONE 760/750-4194
EMAIL sbeavers@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: I serve as pre-law advisor in the PSCI Department, so I can serve as a resource for students interested in applying to law school. For students interested in political parties, I am also the advisor for both College Democrats and College Republicans.
LANGUAGES Fluent in English
Liliana Casta帽eda Rossmann, Ph.D.
TITLE Professor, Department of Communications
OFFICE SBSB 2202
PHONE 760/750-4156
EMAIL rossmann@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: academic matters, graduate school, familia, y todo lo que se les ofrezca!
LANGUAGES English, Spanish
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I am committed to helping them stay in school, graduate from college, and making a difference in society.
Cynthia Chavez Metoyer
TITLE Professor of Political Science
OFFICE Administrative Building 6106
PHONE 760/750-4182
EMAIL cmetoyer@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: student advising, graduate school and other issues related to academic success. My area of research is Latin American politics. I've been on campus since 1994 and can point you in the right direction to various campus resources.
LANGUAGES Fluent in English (Primary language), Conversational Spanish
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I am a first generation college student. Feel free to drop by and chat!
Humberto Garcia Jr
TITLE Safety Specialist
OFFICE Risk Management & Safety, Administrative Building 4700
PHONE 760/750-4511
EMAIL hgarcia@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: I can assist with anything to do with safety on campus. I am one of the RM&S Safety Specialists, and I can help you with questions on hazardous materials, general safety, risk assessments and food safety.
LANGUAGES Fluent in English and Spanish
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I was also a student at 大发, so I am always here as a loyal supporter and proud alumni. I am in the 4th floor of Administrative Building and as long as I am not running around on campus my "cube" door is always open!
Rocio Guillen
TITLE Chair Computer Science and Information Systems
OFFICE Science Hall 2: 225
PHONE 760/750-8046
EMAIL rguillen@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Advising students. Mostly interested in advising and helping students enrolled in Computer Sciences and math. Advice/talk to students about graduate school. I have participated in the faculty mentoring program.
LANGUAGES Native Spanish speaker, English, French
Michelle A. Holling
TITLE Assistant Professor
OFFICE Administrative Building 6112
PHONE 760/750-8576
EMAIL mholling@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: I can help by listening to students, and offering advice about choosing courses, study suggestions, approaching professors or other questions related to being a first gen student.
LANGUAGES Some basic Spanish, Fluent in English
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I conduct research on media representations and writings by and about Chicana/os-Latina/os so if they are interested in learning about that area, lending research assistance or just chattin' about topics related to Chicana/os-Latina/os, I'd be interested in talking.
Michelle Hunt
TITLE Vice President of Faculty Affairs
OFFICE Administrative Building 5210
PHONE 760/750-8820
EMAIL mihunt@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: My background is as an attorney, and I am happy to speak with students who might be interested in the field of law.
LANGUAGES English; some Spanish.
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: Please call or email if there is anything I can do to help!
Russell Jackson
TITLE Assistant Professor
OFFICE University Hall 306
PHONE 760/750-8568
EMAIL rjackson@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Psychology (sensation & perception, cognition)
LANGUAGES Fluent in English
Joonseong Lee
TITLE Assistant Professor
OFFICE Administrative Building 6134
PHONE 760/750-4134
EMAIL jlee@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: I have been a Buddhist monk in Korea. I am very good at open discussion with students about whatever subject they want to.
LANGUAGES Fluent in English, Korean
Spencer McWilliams
TITLE Professor of Psychology
OFFICE University Hall 328
PHONE 760/750-3065
EMAIL smcwilli@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: I advise students regarding careers in psychology and related fields, as well as advising regarding specific courses for the psychology major. I enjoy open and broad-ranging discussions of all types.
LANGUAGES Fluent in English
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I very much enjoy helping students to fulfill their potential and their dreams. I particularly like to work with students to explore their ideas, experience, background, etc., to assist them in clarifying their passions and interests.
Lupe M. Medina
TITLE Assistant to the Dean, College of Education
OFFICE University Hall 413
PHONE 760/750-4287
EMAIL lmedina@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Directing you the right place for help with classes, financial assistance, instructor problems, and finding staff/faculty/departments, etc. If being a teacher is what you want to pursue as a career, let's definitely talk! I work at the College of Education and I can give you information to help you succeed. I am here to support your higher education journey. When you feel overwhelmed, please come and see me, and let's talk it through.
LANGUAGES Fluent in Spanish, English
Leo Melena
TITLE College-Wide Admin. Assistant
OFFICE College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office Administrative Building 6211
PHONE 760/750-4200
EMAIL lmelena@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: College information (Department/Faculty/Staff Directory, Dean's List, Having difficulty with class/instructor, etc...), College and Campus-Wide Events (Fall Graduation Reception, Department events, etc...), If you're lost and don't know where to go or who to ask, try me!
LANGUAGES Conversational Spanish, Fluent in English
Lorena Meza
TITLE Vice President, Student Affairs
OFFICE Administrative Building 3600E
PHONE 760/750-4056
EMAIL lmeza@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: I can provide guidance regarding support services and know several areas that have expertise.
LANGUAGES Fluent in Spanish, English
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I am here to support your education. I am first in my family to attend college and understand the personal struggles that we face on a college campus. Estoy aqui para servirte. Cuando necesites ayuda buscame. Conosco varios recursos que pueden ayudarte. Te deceo lo mejor en tu carrera academica.
Dreama Moon
TITLE Professor of Communication
OFFICE
PHONE
I CAN HELP WITH: I can help with locating the right place to go for all kinds of help, I can help with thinking about course work, future goal planning, graduate school application, etc. I can help with ideas about how to make your college experience a successful one academically. I can also help with problems related to equity and justice.
LANGUAGES Somewhat proficient in English ;-)
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I like students so please don't be afraid to ask for help!
Alejandra Sanchez
TITLE Administative Support Coordinator for Academic Programs
OFFICE Administrative 5201
PHONE 760/750-8886
EMAIL asanchez@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Assist in anything, provide general information, If I dont know the answer to something, I will most likely put you in contact with someone who knows how to answer your question. Information about doing Community Service/Internships for classes, Community Service Scholarship, etc.
LANGUAGES Fluent English & Spanish
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I was also a Student at 大发, I'm a supporter of students in higher education, feel free to come by and talk to me even if it's just to ask a simple question. My door is always open!
Sally Serrin
TITLE Coordinator for the Dean of Students
OFFICE Administrative Building 3600
PHONE 760/750-4925
EMAIL sserrin@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Student Issues (including discrimination, professor issues, academic dishonesty, student conduct code), Student Travel Funds (please come by & ask or visit), policies (including grade appeal, grievances, etc)
LANGUAGES Fluent in English, Minimal Proficiency in Spanish
Lourdes Shahamiri
TITLE Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator
OFFICE adm 5201
PHONE 760/750-4327
EMAIL lourdes@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Referral information about services, programs and courses. Experience with catalog and curriculum processes.
LANGUAGES Fluent in Spanish, English
Marie Thomas
TITLE Professor of Psychology
OFFICE University Hall 310
PHONE 760/750-4157
EMAIL mthomas@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Being a first generation student, getting into graduate school, resume preparation, study and test skills
LANGUAGES Fluent in English, some understanding of Spanish
I WOULD LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW: I believe in the transformative power of education and I will do my best to help students work to their potential.
Gilbert Valadez
TITLE Associate Professor of Education
OFFICE University Hall 300
PHONE 760/750-8514
EMAIL gvaladez@csusm.edu
I CAN HELP WITH: Admission into the Teacher Education Program, the Master's Program, moral support.
LANGUAGES Spanish (moderate proficiency)