Committees

Our Committees

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 2022-23

Name
Representing
Phone
Email
Krista Kauffman, (Interim Chair)
College of Liberal Arts, English
756-1257
Don Choi, (Chair)
College of Architecture & Environmental Design
756-2490
Nick Babin
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences
Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management & Environmental Sciences
756-2373
Jessica Carson
Academic Programs & Planning
756-2326
Rafael Guerra Silva
Orfalea College of Business
756-5533
Ruby Moz
Office of the Registrar
756-5756
Bing Qu
College of Engineering
756-5645
Sonia Ramrakhiani
College of Science and Mathematics
756-1574
Dustin Stegner
College of Liberal Arts
Chair of GE Governance Board
756-1277
John Thompson
Academic Senate
756-2094
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., (ex officio)
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs, Cal Poly International Center
756-2945

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 2022-23

Name
Position
Phone
Email
Margot McDonald, Chair
College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Architecture
756-1316
Tom Bensky
College of Science & Mathematics, Physics
756-7655
Charles Chadwell
Associate Dean, College of Engineering
756-1317
Kellie Green Hall
College of Science & Mathematics, Kinesiology & Public Health
756-1776
Dawn Janke
University Writing and Rhetoric Center, Director
756-2066
Beth Merritt Miller
Assistant Vice Provost for University Advising
756-5759
Joni Roberts
College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology & Public Health
756-5637
Keri Schwab
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Experience Industry Management
756-5113
Debora Schwartz
College of Liberal Arts, English
756-2636
John Thompson
College of Liberal Arts, World Languages & Culture
756-2094
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., (ex officio)
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs Cal Poly International Center
756-2945

Global Health & Safety Committee

Contact List 2022-23

Name
Title
Phone
Email
24 Hour Line
University Police
(805) 756-2281
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., Chair
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs Cal Poly International Center
(805) 756-2945
(805) 756-1477
George Hughes
Assistant Vice President for Public Safety, Chief of Police
(805) 756-6675
Judy Mitchell
Associate Director, International Students & Scholars
(805) 756-5837
Mike Morgan
Manager of Risk and Administration
(805) 756-6755
Joy Pedersen
Dean of Students
(805) 756-6749
Stacey Shimizu
Assistant Director, Study Abroad, International Center
(805) 756-7523
Robin Webb
University Legal Counsel
(805) 756-5530
Dean of Students - after hours
Dean of Students
(805) 821-1262

Others

as needed:

Name
Title
Phone
Email
Terry Chen
Interim Medical Director
(805) 756-1211
David Groom
Assistant Dean of Students
(805) 756-2794
Tina Hadaway-Mellis
Assistant Vice President, Campus Health & Wellbeing
(805) 756-1211
Maren Hufton
Director Equal Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator
(805) 756-1400
Debi Hill
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Disability Resource Center Director
(805) 756-5752
Keegan Koberl
Public Affairs - Academic Affairs
(805) 756-5062
David Korpan
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
(805) 756-6662
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
Patricia Ponce
University Ombuds
(805) 756-1380
Kara Samaniego
Assistant Director of Wellbeing, SAFER
(805) 756-2221

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