NSME Faculty and Staff Resources

Operations calendar

Stay up to date on important dates with the NSME operations calendar.

NSME Committees

CES/ESA Advisory Board

Responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the activities of the Center for Environmental Studies and the Environmental Studies Area

Chairs Council

Consists of the Dean, the Associate Dean, and the Chairs of NSME's seven departments. The NSME Chairs Council meets twice a month and additionally as needed

  • Jane Dong, Dean of NSME; (661) 654-3450, jdong2@csub.edu
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654- 3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Rubolino-Gallego, Chair of Nursing; mrubolino@csub.edu 
  • Saeed Jafarzadeh, Chair of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; (661) 654-6005, sjafarzadeh@csub.edu
  • Zhongzhe Liu, Chair of Physics and Engineering; (661) 654-3462, zliu3@csub.edu
  • Maureen Rush, Chair of Mathematics; (661) 654-3171, mrush@csub.edu
  • Jesse Bergkamp, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-3992, jbergkamp@csub.edu 
  • Anthony Rathburn, Chair of Geology; (661) 654-3281, arathburn@csub.edu  
  • Kathy Szick, Chair of Biology; (661) 654-6165, kszick@csub.edu 

Curriculum Committee

Responsible for receiving, approving, and disapproving all matters regarding curriculum and catalog copy in NSME. The decisions of the NSME Curriculum Committee are forwarded to the NSME Dean for final approval. For more information on the Curriculum Committee, including its members, bylaws and forms, go to the Curriculum Committee page. 

Honors, Awards, and Scholarships Committee

Responsible for receiving, making, and approving nominations for various NSME and university awards for students and faculty

Safety Committee

Dedicated to researching, communicating, and implementing best safety practices in order to minimize potential hazards and promote safe work environments within NSME

  • Lance Talbert, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-2455, ltalbert@csub.edu 
  • Anna Cruz, Assistant Professor of Geology; (661) 654-3027, acruz72@csub.edu
  • Eduardo Montoya, Professor of Mathematics; (661) 654-6838, emontoya2@csub.edu 
  • Helen Capehart, Assistant Professor of Nursing; hbuzzell@csub.edu 
  • Gyeong Sung Kim, Assistant Professor of Engineering; (661) 654-3158, gkim9@csub.edu
  • Chia Thao, Assistant Professor of Public Health; cthao13@csub.edu 
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654-3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Chavez, Administrative Support Coordinator; (661) 654-3450, mchavez94@csub.edu
  • Jana Simmering, Instructional Support Technician of Biology; (661) 654-2180, jsimmering@csub.edu
  • Jocelyne Lopez, Instructional Support Technician of Biology; jlopez186@csub.edu 
  • Jacob Roper, Instructional Support Technician of Chemistry; (661) 654-2332, jroper1@csub.edu 
  • Justin Chavez, Instructional Support Technician of Chemistry; (661) 654-2332, jchavez99@gmail.com 
  • Henry Lin, Equipment Technician, CEECS; (661) 654-2825, hlin5@csub.edu
  • Shauna Van Grinsven, Instructional Support Technician of Geology; (661) 654-3274, svan-grinsven@csub.edu 
  • Christopher Wisehart, Instructional Support Technician of Physics and Engineering; (661) 654-2889, cwisehart@csub.edu 
  • Destiny Medina, Skills Lab and Simulation Technician of Nursing; dcarabajal@csub.edu 

New Building Committee

  • Anthony Hinde, Lecturer of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-2674, ahinde@csub.edu 
  • Melissa Danforth, Professor of CEECS; (661) 654-3180, mdanforth@csub.edu 
  • Maureen Rush, Chair of Mathematics; (661) 654-3171, mrush@csub.edu
  • Ed Kish, Assistant Professor of Nursing; ekish@csub.edu 
  • Zhongzhe Liu, Chair of Physics & Engineering; (661) 654-3462, zliu3@csub.edu
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654-3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Chavez, Administrative Support Coordinator; (661) 654-3450, mchavez94@csub.edu

Equipment Committee

  • Lance Talbert, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; (661) 654-2455, ltalbert@csub.edu
  • Chengwei Lei, Associate Professor of CEECS; (661) 654-2102, clei@csub.edu
  • Anjana Yatawara, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; (661) 654-3151, ayatawara@csub.edu 
  • Annie Boehning, Associate Professor of Nursing; (661) 654-2505, ahuynh@csub.edu
  • Karlo Lopez, Associate Dean of NSME; (661) 654-3450, klopez@csub.edu
  • Maria Chavez, Administrative Support Coordinator; (661) 654-3450, mchavez94@csub.edu

Other Resources

CSUB Handbook

The CSU Bakersfield University Handbook and Academic Policy Manual are the principal sources of definitions, policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the achievement of the academic mission of the campus. These manuals are subject to change at any time as new policies are issued or current policies are updated. Please check the Senate website for updates and resolutions that have been approved by the campus President.

CSUB Employment

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) establish terms of employment between employee unions and employers. Find your unit's agreement by visiting the CSU Chancellor's website.

Budget & Expenditure

See the 2024-2025 NSME enrollment and budget report.