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 2021-22

Name
Representing
Phone
Email
Nick Babin
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences
Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management & Environmental Sciences
756-2373
Jessica Carson
Academic Programs & Planning
756-2326
Don Choi, Chair
College of Architecture & Environmental Design
756-2490
Ahmed Deif
Orfaela College of Business
756-1213
Krista J. Kauffmann
College of Liberal Arts, English
756-1257
Gary Laver
GE Governance Board
756-2538
Thomas Bensky
College of Science & Mathematics, Physics
756-7655
Ruby Moz
Office of the Registrar
756-5756
Bing Qu
College of Engineering
756-5645
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 2021-22

Name
Position
Phone
Email
Bridget Benson, Chair
College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Academic Council for International Programs Representative
756-5738
Charles Chadwell
College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering
756-1317
Yiwen Chiu, interim
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences Agribusiness
756-2972
Javier de la Fuente
Orfaela College of Business
Industrial Technology
756-1607
Kellie Green Hall
College of Science & Mathematics
756-1776
Dawn Janke
University Writing and Rhetoric Center, Director
756-2066
Margot McDonald
College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Architecture
756-1316
Beth Merritt Miller
Staff At-Large
Assistant Vice Provost for University Advising
756-5759
Dawn Brown Neill
College of Liberal Arts, Interdiciplinary Studies
756-6046
Thomas Bensky
College of Science & Mathematics, Physics
756-7655
Debora B. Schwartz
College of Liberal Arts, English
756-2636
John Thompson
Faculty At-Large
College of Liberal Arts, World Languages & Culture
756-2094
Cesar Torres Bustamante
College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture
756-1354
Roxana Tunc
Staff At-Large
Assistant Director for International Recruitment & Admission
756-5824
Cari Vanderkar, Ph.D., (ex officio)
Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs Cal Poly International Center
756-2945

Global Health & Safety Committee

Contact List 2021-22

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
Sara Otis
Study Abroad Coordinator (Global Programs)
(805) 756-7321
Joy Pedersen
Interim Dean of Students
(805) 756-6749
Dru Zachmeyer
Assistant VP for Strategic Business Support Services
(805) 756-6473
Dean of Students - after hours
Dean of Students
(805) 821-1262

Others

as needed:

Name
Title
Phone
Email
Ingrid Almaguer
Study Abroad Coordinator, International Center
(805) 756-7331
Aaron Baker
Medical Director
(805) 756-2511
David Groom
Assistant Dean of Students for OSRR
(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
Keith Humphrey
Vice President, Student Affairs
(805) 756-1521
Leanna Jenkins
Study Abroad Coordinator, International Center
Keegan Koberl
Public Affairs - Academic Affairs
(805) 756-5062
David Korpan
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
(805) 756-6662
Matt Lazier
Director of Media Relations
(805) 756-7109
David Lee
Emergency Services & Business Contingency Manager
(805) 756-7264
Chuck Petranek
International Trip Advisor, International Center
(805) 756-1411
Patricia Ponce
University Ombuds
(805) 756-1380
Kara Samaniego
Assistant Director of Wellbeing, SAFER
(805) 756-2221
Ryan Shurson
Associate Director, Clinical Services
(805) 756-2511
Susan Tripp
Analyst, International Center
(805) 756-7535
David Valadez
Director of Budget and Finance
(805) 756-2668
Robin Webb
University Legal Counsel
(805) 756-5530

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