Steering Committee
As California State University San Marcos reaches higher levels in all aspects of
inclusive excellence, we recognize that our people are key to propelling our exceptional academic institution
and community to greater levels of success. CSUSM appreciates the engagement and leadership
of the Strategic Planning Committee with special thanks to the committee’s co- chairs
Dr. Carl Kemnitz, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Ranjeeta Basu, interim
chief diversity officer.
- Ranjeeta Basu, Professor of Economics (Co-Chair)
- Carl Kemnitz, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs (Co-Chair)
- Fredi Avalos, Lecturer, Department of Communication (EPAG Rep)
- William Byun, Lecturer, Finance (Lecturer Rep)
- Dylan Crivello, ASI Chair and Chief of Staff (ASI Student Rep)
- Charles De Leone, Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research (Undergraduate Research
Rep)
- LaPorcha Ellick, Coordinator of Student Involvement (Faculty/Staff Association Rep)
- Janelle Esprit (OIE Student Rep)
- Geoffrey Gilmore, AVP, Student Academic Support Services, Student Affairs (SS&R Rep)
- Sharon Hamill, Academic Senate Chair & Professor of Psychology
- Cheryl Landin, Decision Support Analyst, Institutional Planning & Analysis (Staff
Rep)
- Penny Lanese, Identity Management Account Technician, IITS (Staff Rep)
- Lauren Magnuson, Head of Library Collections Management and Tech Services (Library
Rep)
- Alan Styles, Department Chair & Professor, Accounting (Faculty Rep)
- John Tippeconnic, Lecturer, CHABSS American Indian Studies (Inclusive Excellence Advisory
Council Rep)
- Manuel Vargas, Professor of Education (UCC Rep)
- Rika Yoshii, Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems (Faculty Rep)
Ex-Officio Support
- Margaret Chantung – Chief Communications Officer, University Communications
- Regina Eisenbach – Dean, Academic Programs
- Patricia Prado-Olmos – Chief Community Engagement Officer
- Sarah Villarreal – Chief of Staff, Office of the President
- Mark Norita – Associate Vice President, Facilities Development and Management
- Lisa Medina – Director of Admissions & University Registrar
Administrative Support
- Jessica Halsey, Operations Coordinator, Office of the President
- Melinda Jones, Executive Aide, Community Relations University Engagement