Committees

Our Committees

International Advisory Council

The primary functions of the International Advisory Council (IAC) are to inform and support the director of the International Center in the formation and implementation of a comprehensive internationalization strategy for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and to assist in providing better coordination of international engagement across campus and within the local community.

Membership 2023-24

Name
Position
Phone
Email
Charles Chadwell
College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering
756-1317
Yiwen Chiu
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management & Environmental Sciences
756-2972
Ahmed Deif
Orfalea College of Business, Industrial Technology & Packaging
756-1213
Melissa Furlong
Standing position, Director, Admissions & Recruitment
756-5817
Kellie Green Hall
Faculty At-Large, College of Science & Mathematics, Kinesiology & Public Health
756-1776
Dawn Janke
Staff At-Large, Executive Director, Writing and Learning Initiatives
756-2066
Stephanie Jung
Faculty At-Large, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Food Science & Nutrition
756-5463
Margot McDonald
College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Architecture
756-1318
Beth Merritt Miller
Staff At-Large, Assistant Vice Provost for University Advising
756-5759
Joni Roberts
College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology & Public Health
756-5637
Debora Schwartz
Senate Representative, Academic Council for International Programs
756-2636
John Thompson
College of Liberal Arts, World Languages & Culture
756-1212
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., (ex officio)
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs Cal Poly International Center
756-2945

International Programs Committee

The primary purpose of the International Programs Committee is to review and recommend for approval of the Cal Poly International, for-credit study programs. This includes an evaluation of the mode of instruction and academic standards of each program, taking into account the international context and appropriate learning outcomes. Budgetary oversight, as well as the review of health and safety considerations, are outside of the primary functions of this committee, though taken into consideration in assessing the general strength of program proposals. The committee will evaluate the co-curricular elements and the overall merit of the program proposals/reviews to ensure they meet Cal Poly, CSU and international education industry standards. The committee provides advice to faculty members, departments, and colleges proposing for-credit study abroad opportunities for Cal Poly students and establishes guidelines for these programs. This committee will review new program proposals as well as existing programs on a rotating basis to facilitate and support the growth of excellent international study programs that meet and enhance the strategic needs of the institution.

Membership 2023-24

Name
Representing
Phone
Email
Nick Babin
Dean, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences
756-2373
Jessica Carson
Academic Programs & Planning
756-2326
Don Choi, (Chair)
College of Architecture & Environmental Design
756-2490
Samuel Frame
Chair, GE Governance Board
756-5802
Rafael Guerra Silva
Dean, Orfalea College of Business
756-5533
Wilson Kang
Academic Senate
756-5538
Krista Kauffman
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
756-1257
Ruby Moz
Office of the Registrar
756-5756
Bing Qu
Dean, College of Engineering
756-5645
Sonia Ramrakhiani
Dean, Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
756-1574
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., (ex officio)
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs, Cal Poly International Center
756-2945

Fulbright Campus Committee

The Fulbright Campus Committee is comprised of Cal Poly faculty and staff who are former Fulbrighters. The purpose of this committee is to mentor and support Cal Poly students who are prospective applicants for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and to build community and promote Fulbright opportunities for Cal Poly students and faculty.

 

Name
Title
Department
Email
Cari Vanderkar, (committee chair)
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs
International Center
Greg Domber
Lecturer
History
Ken Habib
Professor
Music
Maggie Bodemer
Lecturer
History
Mira Rosenthal
Associate Professor
English
Nick Williams
Assistant Professor
Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences
Nishi Rajakaruna
Professor
Biological Sciences
Sara Otis
Senior Study Abroad Coordinator
International Center
Tom Trice
Associate Professor and Department Chair
History
Stephen Lloyd-Moffett
Professor
Religious Studies

Any additional Cal Poly faculty or staff who are former Fulbrighters and wish to join the campus committee, please contact international@calpoly.edu.

Global Health & Safety Committee

Contact List 2023-24

Name
Title
Phone
Email
24 Hour Line
University Police
(805) 756-2281
Dean of Students - after hours
Dean of Students
(805) 821-1262
Nilay Gami
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
n/a
David Groom
Assistant Dean of Students
(805) 756-2794
Tina Hadaway-Mellis
Assistant Vice President, Campus Health & Wellbeing
(805) 756-1211
Debi Hill
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Disability Resource Center Director
(805) 756-5752
Maren Hufton
Director Equal Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator
(805) 756-1400
George Hughes
Assistant Vice President for Public Safety, Chief of Police
(805) 756-6675
Keegan Koberl
Public Affairs - Academic Affairs
(805) 756-5062
Andrea Lawson
Director, Counseling Services
(805) 756-2511
Matt Lazier
Director of Media Relations
(805) 756-7109
David Lee
Emergency Services & Business Contingency Manager
(805) 756-7264
Judy Mitchell
Associate Director, International Students & Scholars
(805) 756-5837
Mike Morgan
Manager of Risk and Administration
(805) 756-6755
Sara Otis
Senior Study Abroad Coordinator
(805) 756-7321
Joy Pedersen
Dean of Students
(805) 756-6749
Patricia Ponce
University Ombuds
(805) 756-1380
Kara Samaniego
Assistant Director of Wellbeing, SAFER
(805) 756-2221
Stacey Shimizu
Assistant Director, Study Abroad, International Center
(805) 756-7523
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., Chair
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs Cal Poly International Center
(805) 756-2945
(805) 756-1477
Robin Webb
University Legal Counsel
(805) 756-5530
Ricardo Young
Medical Director
(805) 756-5256

Organizations

Name
Description
Website
U.S. Embassy for Appropriate Country
Public announcements or travel warnings
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Medical emergency or disease outbreak