The Executive Dean of Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer of the Academy and is responsible for the academic integrity of the campus, the academic departments, faculty development, academic policy development and implementation, the assessment and accreditation of academic programs, the Library, and student support programs, including admissions, continuing education, enrollment management, and financial aid. The Provost's Council, with representation from these various areas, serves as the advisory body to the Provost.

Meet the Staff

Graham Benton headshot Graham Benton
Dean of Strategic & Academic Planning
gbenton@csum.edu
707-654-1147
Dinesh Pinisetty

Dinesh Pinisetty
Dean, School of Engineering

DPinisetty@csum.edu

707-654-1116

Steve Browne

Steve Browne
Dean, School of Maritime Transportation, Logistics & Management
sbrowne@csum.edu

707-654-1162

Michael Kazek headshot Robyn Christopher
Director, USCG Licensing Programs
rchristopher@csum.edu
707-654-1297
Rhonda Pate headshot Rhonda Pate
Operations & Budget Coordinator
rpate@csum.edu
707-654-1226
Katie Hansen headshot Katie Hansen
University Advisor
khansen@csum.edu
707-654-1794
Elizabeth McNie Photo Dr. Elizabeth McNie
Chair, Faculty Senate
emcnie@csum.edu
707-654-1237
Chris Brown Christopher Brown
Sr. Director, Research & Innovation Office
cwbrown@csum.edu
707-654-1282