University Global Affairs Committee (UGAC)

The Mission of the University Global Affairs Committee (UGAC) is:

To advocate for campus globalization and act as a catalyst for globalization efforts at CSU San Marcos

UGAC is a University Committee whose members represent faculty, staff and students. The 2019-20 membership of UGAC is:

• Dr. Scott Greenwood, Chair, Global Studies
• Dr. AsherLev Santos, Faculty, Public Health, Health and Human Services
• Dr. Glen Browdowsky, Faculty, Academic Coordinator International Programs (ACIP)
• Dr. Xiacong (Simon) Fan, Faculty, Department of Computer Science
• Dr. Yuan Yuan, Faculty, Department of Literature and Writing Studies
• Dr. Paola Ometto, Faculty, Department of Business Administration, Management
• Vacant, Faculty, Library
• Robert Carolin, Associate Dean/Executive Director, Global Programs and Services
• Danielle McMartin, Associate Director, International Student Advisor, Global Education
• Tiffany Gabbard, IP Coordinator and Study Abroad Coordinator, Global Education
• Colleen Manthey, International Admissions Specialist, Global Education
• Grant Parsons, Associate Director, American Language and Culture Institute
• Kseniya Gregory, Associate Director, American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI)
• Melissa Teetzel, Graduate Studies

The primary focus of UGAC is on the internal campus community.

The main activities of UGAC are:

• Serve as an information clearinghouse on international activities.
• Promote efforts to globalize the curriculum.
• Make faculty travel awards in support of campus globalization.
• Assess globalization efforts on campus.
• Schedule international events for the campus community.
• Advocate for international student support.

The University Global Affairs Committee administers two grant programs intended to promote campus globalization.