Jan. 26, 2010

Christine Erickson joins staff March 29

Christine Erickson will join the staff at California State University, Montrey Bay as Dean of Students. Her first day will be March 29.

She will oversee student housing and residential life, judicial affairs, student activities and leadership development, and the Student Center. She will also be involved in crisis planning and coordinating.

Ms. Erickson comes to CSU Monterey Bay from CSU San Bernardino, where she has served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions, including judicial and student affairs management officer, associate vice president for student life, director of student leadership and development, lecturer and associate director of services to students with disabilities.

She brings two decades of experience in student affairs and management and has a proven track record in budgeting, strategic planning, student development and personnel management.

She earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and human services and a master of arts in education, all from CSUSB. She expects to receive an executive doctorate in higher education management in May from the University of Pennsylvania.

"Her experience in all aspects of student affairs is an excellent fit with the needs of CSU Monterey Bay. I am excited that she has agreed to join our Student Affairs team," said Patricia Cardenas-Adame, the university's vice president for student affairs.