California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CADossier
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President
Erika D. Beck
- President
Updated on 06/25/2025
Administration
Erika D. Beck
- President of California State University, Northridge
Meera Komarraju
- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Colin Donahue
- Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
William Watkins
- Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Nichole Ipach
- Vice President for University Relations and Advancement and President of the CSUN Foundation
Ranjit A. Philip
- Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Amanda Quintero
- Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Innovation Officer for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub
Genevieve Evans Taylor
- Chief of Staff
Updated on 06/25/2025
Board
Larry L. Adamson
- Trustee
Diego Arambula
- Vice Chair
Raji Kaur Brar
- Trustee
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Chair
Jean P. Firstenberg
- Trustee
Wenda Fong
- Trustee
Mark Ghilarducci
- Trustee
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
- Trustee
Sam Nejabat
- Trustee
Yammilette Rodriguez
- Trustee
Christopher J. Steinhauser
- Trustee
Gavin Newsom
- President
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Chair
Diego Arambula
- Vice Chair
Mildred García
- Chancellor
Gavin Newsom
- Governor of California
Eleni Kounalakis
- Lieutenant Governor of California
Robert Rivas
- Speaker of the Assembly
Tony K. Thurmond
- State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mildred García
- Chancellor, California State University
Larry L. Adamson
- Trustee
Diego Arambula
- Trustee
Raji Kaur Brar
- Trustee
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Trustee
Jean P. Firstenberg
- Trustee
Wenda Fong
- Trustee
Mark Ghilarducci
- Trustee
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
- Trustee
Jazmin Guarjardo
- Trustee
Julia I. Lopez
- Trustee
Sam Nejabat
- Trustee
Yammilette Rodriguez
- Trustee
Christopher J. Steinhauser
- Trustee
Darlene Yee-Melichar
- Trustee
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Chair
Diego Arambula
- Vice Chair
Gavin Newsom
- Governor of California
Eleni Kounalakis
- Lieutenant Governor of California
Robert Rivas
- Speaker of the Assembly
Tony K. Thurmond
- State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mildred García
- Chancellor, California State University
Gavin Newsom
- President
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Chair
Diego Arambula
- Vice Chair
Larry L. Adamson
- Trustee
Diego Arambula
- Trustee
Raji Kaur Brar
- Trustee
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Trustee
Jean P. Firstenberg
- Trustee
Wenda Fong
- Trustee
Mark Ghilarducci
- Trustee
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
- Trustee
Jazmin Guarjardo
- Trustee
Julia I. Lopez
- Trustee
Sam Nejabat
- Trustee
Yammilette Rodriguez
- Trustee
Christopher J. Steinhauser
- Trustee
Darlene Yee-Melichar
- Trustee
Gavin Newsom
- Governor of California
Eleni Kounalakis
- Lieutenant Governor of California
Robert Rivas
- Speaker of the Assembly
Tony K. Thurmond
- State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mildred García
- Chancellor, California State University
Gavin Newsom
- President
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Chair
Diego Arambula
- Vice Chair
Dawn S. Theodora
- Interim Secretary
Patrick J. Lenz
- Interim Treasurer
Larry L. Adamson
- Trustee
Diego Arambula
- Trustee
Raji Kaur Brar
- Trustee
Jack B. Clarke Jr.
- Trustee
Kelly M. Dermody
- Trustee
Andrea C. Evans
- Trustee
Carson Fajardo
- Trustee
Jean P. Firstenberg
- Trustee
Wenda Fong
- Trustee
Mark Ghilarducci
- Trustee
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
- Trustee
Jazmin Guarjardo
- Trustee
Julia I. Lopez
- Trustee
Jack McGrory
- Trustee
Sam Nejabat
- Trustee
Yammilette Rodriguez
- Trustee
Christopher J. Steinhauser
- Trustee
Darlene Yee-Melichar
- Trustee
Updated on 07/01/2026
Rankings
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Mission And History
- Mission
- History: (No data available)
- Fast Facts
Accreditations
- University: California State University, Northridge
- Accrediting Organization: WASC Senior College and University Commission
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1960-02-28
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2022-03-08
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2032-03-08
Strategic Goals
- Student success: Maintain an unrelenting focus on student success as the university’s top priority, supporting academic excellence, engagement, retention, persistence, and graduation.
- Focus on employees for success: Support student achievement by fostering employee (faculty and staff) engagement, development, diversity, and collaboration.
- Visibility and reputation of the university: Enhance the university’s visibility and positive reputation to benefit students, employees, and funding opportunities.
- Plan for a future less dependent on state funding: Safeguard access and quality education by increasing fundraising, developing alternative revenue streams, and practicing conservative financial stewardship.
- Increase research activity and sponsored programs: Substantially increase grant and contract activity, support faculty research, and engage students in research.
- Sustainability: Advance sustainable and green practices in facilities, operations, and curriculum to achieve cost savings, responsible stewardship, and prepare graduates as leaders in sustainability.
- Using athletics as a tool for engagement: Leverage athletics to engage students, employees, and external communities, enhance student and athletic success, and increase fundraising and participation.
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals: (No data available)
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour: (No data available)
- Annual Security And Safety: (No data available)
- Peer Institution
Updated on 07/01/2026
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