Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

Mission

The Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (FAC-4-RSCA) recognize the importance of scholarship as a fundamental component of the educational process that enhances the experiences of university life including teaching, and student engagement. The mission of the Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (FAC for RSCA) is to support, enhance, and advocate for all matters as related to research, scholarship, and creative activity with a focus on all dimensions of the lifecycle of grants. The FAC for RSCA shall work directly with faculty, the Associate Vice President of Grants, Research & Sponsored Programs (AVP GRaSP), and pre- and post-award to facilitate faculty scholarship and grant writing serving to elevate the profile of faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities on campus, in the community, and beyond.

Goals

1.Elevate awareness and appreciation of faculty research, scholarship and creative activities.
 2.Develop new policies and programs that provide more incentives that encourage and support faculty grant writing while enhancing existing successful programs.
 3.Minimize institutional hurdles associated with submission and management of grants, particularly those activities that unnecessarily encroach on faculty time.
 4.Improve communication between faculty and grant office personnel.
 5.Recognize and promote the importance of grants and research, scholarship and creative activities in providing formative, high-impact, and meaningful student activities and providing student support.
 

Committe Reports

Report on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB): Benefits, Support, Responsibilities, Challenges, and Recommendations  (Approved: May 19, 2025)

Faculty Grant Submissions, Management, and Success at CSUB: Findings and Recommendations of the CSUB Faculty Advisory Committee for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities 2024-2025 (Approved: December 22, 2025)

 

Meet The Committee

Matthew HermanCommittee ChairAssociate Professor of Geology

Phone: (661) 654-2122Email: mherman2@csub.edu

Heidi HeGraduate Program Director Associate ProfessorNursing

Email: hhe@csub.edu

Joseph Florez Assistant Professor, Religious Studies

Phone: 661-654-3155Email: jflorez1@csub.edu

Maryann ParadaAssociate Professor

Phone: (661) 654-2377Email: mparada1@csub.edu

Anna JacobsenProfessor of Biology

Phone: (661) 654-2572Email: ajacobsen@csub.edu

R. Brandon PrattProfessor of Biology

Phone: (661) 654-2033Email: rpratt@csub.edu

Dr. Brittney BeckAssociate Professor

Phone: (661) 654-3062Email: bbeck4@csub.edu

Eduardo MontoyaProfessor

Phone: (661) 654-6838Email: emontoya2@csub.edu

Dr. Elaine CorreaDepartment Chair and Professor Special Assistant to the Provost

Phone: (661) 654-3066Email: ecorrea1@csub.edu

Liaosha SongAssociate Professor of GeologyDirector of California Well Sample Repository

Phone: (661) 654-3040Email: lsong1@csub.edu

Dr. Linh BuiAssistant Professor in the Public Health

Phone: (661)-654-2050Email: lbui1@csub.edu

Dr. Nyakundi MichiekaAssociate Professor Economics

Phone: (661) 654-2465Email: nmichieka@csub.edu