Coordinating Committees

What are Coordinating Committees? 

Coordinating Committees represent the next phase of the Strategic Plan. Pre-existing and new groups of representatives from across cabinet areas, units and roles will convene to focus on each strategic priority and identify goals and metrics to measure our achievements in those areas.  

How were Coordinating Committees formed?  

Each coordinating committee includes representation from existing structures/committees, key functional/administrative areas, and faculty, staff and students. In some instances, we rely on an existing committee to serve as a coordinating committee, such as the Student Success and Graduation Initiative (SSGI) Committee. For others, we’ve assembled a new group based on the feedback and insight of the Cabinet, the Senate Executive Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Each new group has representatives identified by role and also selected by shared governance bodies on campus: Academic Senate, Associated Students and the Staff Council. Membership, especially staff, will be updated as shared governance bodies share additional names for possible representatives. 

Why do we need Coordinating Committees? 

Success of a strategic plan does not live in its completion as a document but in its inclusive implementation. Coordinating Committees ensure that the University is working together to meet the goals of the Strategic Plan and that it is building communities of leaders who share expertise, build on knowledge and insight, and generate innovative ideas for future success. 

What do Coordinating Committees do? 

Coordinating Committee co-leads convened the committees in October 2022. The goal is for each committee to develop metrics by which to align and measure our work as a University. Committees provide a space for sharing current work, identifying gaps and generating advice to the SPC and Cabinet about opportunities to reduce redundancies and prioritize impactful programs.  

The co-leads presented a summary to the Strategic Planning Committee in May 2023 and will create progress reports to align work with the University’s Strategic Priority areas.  

Strategic Planning Coordinating Committees  

Educational Equity and Student Success Committee 

• *Lori Beth Way, Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education 
• *Katie Lynch, Sr. AVP of Enrollment Management 
• Jackson Wilson, Chair of the Academic Senate 
• Kim Altura, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education 
• Arlene Daus-Magbual, Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies 
• Jane DeWitt, Associate Dean of Academic Planning 
• Carmen Domingo, Dean, College of Sciences & Engineering 
• Miguel Angel Hernandez, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students  
• John Gates, Director, Fiscal Operations 
• Dai To, Associate Vice President for Disability Access and Student Well Being 
• Margo Landy, AVP of Enrollment Management and University Registrar 
• Mary Beth Love, Executive Director of METRO  
• Leticia Márquez-Magaña, Professor of Biology and SF Build Lead Principal Investigator 
• Kim Schwartz, Director of the School of Theatre and Dance, Liberal & Creative Arts 
• Frederick Smith, AVP of Equity and Community Inclusion 
• Yim-Yu Wong, Associate Dean, Lam Family College of Business 
• Guisselle Nuñez, AVP of Strategic Marketing and Communications 
• Ivan Wong, LEAD BA, ITS 
• Teddy Albiniak, Interim Ombuds and Director of Strategic Initiatives 
• student representative (open; please email committee chairs if curious)  

Working with Purpose and Passion: An Improved Employee Experience Committee  

• *Ingrid Williams, AVP of Human Resources 
• *Carleen Mandolfo, AVP of Faculty Affairs 
• Andrew Roderick, AVP of Academic Technology 
• Crystal Wong, Director of the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning 
• Shae Hancock, Interim Director of HR, University Corporation 
• Nancy Ganner, Asst Director of Operations, Human Resources 
• Karen Boyce, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness 
• (open), College Professional and Global Education 
• Alex Sanchez, Executive Director of Fundraising 
• Michael Wong, Director of Campus Recreation 
• Jackson Wilson, Chair, Academic Senate (Academic Senate representative) 
• Michelle Anolin, Associate Director, Project Management Office, ITS 
• Anarose Schelstrate, GCOE (Staff Council Representative)  
• JC Gonzalez, HSS (Staff Council Representative)  
• TBA: One student representative (Contact Associated Students President Foley to express interest in participating)  

SF State: Your University, Our University, One University Committee 

• *Jamillah Moore, VP of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management 
• *Frederick Smith, AVP of Equity and Community Inclusion 
• Christian Lozano, Director of Diversity, Student Equity and Interfaith Programs 
• Nicole Redding, Director of Disability Programs and Resource Center 
• Kent Bravo, Media Relations Specialist 
• Susanna Jones, First Year Experience Director 
• Anna Titus,  AVP Title IX and DHR Coordinator 
• Stephen Chen, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services 
• Marilyn Jackson, Interim AVP, Division of International Education 
• Yumi Wilson, Professor of Broadcast Journalism and Electronic Communications (Academic Senate representative) 
• Shawn Hicks, Director, Web and Mobile Applications, ITS  
• Janet Remolana, HSS (Staff Council representative) 
• TBA: One student representative (Contact Associated Students President Foley to express interest in participating) 

The Academic Edge: Relevant Education and Pathways to Success Committee 

• *Amy Sueyoshi, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs 
• *Jackson Wilson, Academic Senate Chair 
• Andreana Clay,  Interim Dean, College of Health & Social Sciences 
• John Kim, Interim Vice Provost, Academic Resources 
• Ifeoma Nwankwo,  Dean, College of Liberal & Creative Arts 
• Carmen Domingo, Dean, College of Science & Engineering 
• Cynthia Grutzik, Dean of the Graduate College of Education 
• Alex Hwu, Dean of the College of Professional & Global Education 
• Carleen Mandolfo, AVP of Faculty Affairs 
• Deborah Masters, University Librarian 
• Sophie Clavier, Dean of Graduate Studies and Career Services 
• Eugene Sivadas, Dean of the Lam Family College of Business 
• Michael Scott, AVP of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 
• Grace Yoo,  Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies 
• Sutee Sujitparapitaya, Associate Provost, Institutional Analytics 
• Lori Beth Way, Vice Provost of Academic Planing and Dean of Undergraduate Education 
• Mona Sagapolutele, Chief of Staff for the Provost 
• Teddy Albiniak, Interim Ombuds and Director of Strategic Initatives 
• Ryan Gurney, Global Programs Lead, CPaGE 
• Carrie Holschuh, Associate Professor, School of Nursing 
• Fang-yu Chou, Professor, School of Nursing 
• Brad Erickson, Lecturer Faculty, Liberal Studies 
• Dipendra Sinha, Professor of Engineering 
• Rick Harvey, Professor, Recreation, Parks and Tourism 
• Alaric Trousdale, Lead Exchange Student and Scholar Officer  
• Arezoo Islami, Assistant Professor of Philosophy 
• Elizabeth Brown, Professor of Criminal Justice Studies  
• Ellen Christensen,  Assistant Professor of Visual Communication 
• Fang-Yu Chou, Professor of Nursing  
• Rob Collins, Associate Professor, American Indian Studies 
• TBA: One student representative (Contact Associated Students President Foley to express interest in participating) 

Fiscal Sustainability: Transparency, Literacy and Shared Objectives Committee 

• *Jeff Wilson, VP of Administration and Finance 
• *John Kim, Interim Vice Provost of Academic Resources 
•  David Schachman, CBO Student Affairs and Enrollment Management 
• Tammie Ridgell, Interim Executive Director, UCORP 
• Vickie Lee, Director of Finance and Operations, SF State Foundation 
• Cesar Mozo, Associate Director of Finance, Administration and Finance 
• Ly Chau,  Interim Director of Academic Budget, Academic Affairs 
• Alex Hwu, Dean, College of Professional and Global Education 
• Elena Stoian, Executive Director of Budget Administration and Operations, Administration and Finance 
• Sylvia Piao, University Controller, Administration and Finance 
• Genie Stowers, Professor of Public Administration 
• Michael Goldman, Professor of Biology 
• Mary Menees, Senior Operations Officer and Culminating Experience Coordinator, Graduate Studies 
• Eugene Sivadas, Dean, Lam Family College of Business 
• Mei Chin, Interim Director of Finance, LCA 
• Jack Mao, Budget Analyst, COES 
• Larry Low, Director of Finance, LFCOB 
• Crystal Kam, Director of Budget and Finance, COES 
• Cathy Tong, College Business Officer, GCOE 
• Vivian Toy, Department Manager, COSE 
• Yuli Diestel, Department Manager, HSS 

An Engaged Community Partner: A Force for Good in the Bay Area Committee 

• *Jeff Jackanicz, VP of University Advancement 
• *Alex Hwu, Dean of the College of Extended Learning 
• Nicole Lange, AVP of Alumni Relations 
• Sheldon Gen, Foundation Board; Professor of Public Administration 
• Jason Bell, UCORP Board and Director of Project Rebound 
• Jennifer Gasang, Executive Director of Institute for Civic and Community Engagement 
• Savita Malik, METRO Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development 
• Alexander Dursin, Director of Government and Community Relations 
• Caitlin Steele, Director of Sustainability and Energy 
• Sophie Clavier, Dean of Graduate Studies and Career Development 
  Kai Burrus, Professor of Biology and representative of Climate Change Certificate program 
• Jennifer Shae, Associate Professor of Public Administration (Academic Senate representative) 
• Denzel Vaovasa, Facilities and Operations Support, College of Health and Social Sciences (Staff Council representative) 
• Afitap Boz, Program Coordinator, College of Professional and Global Education (Staff Council representative) 
• TBA: One student representative (Contact Associated Students President Ersa to express interest in participating) 

*denotes committee leadership