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401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
562.951.4790 FAX: 562.951.4982
csuip@calstate.edu
www.calstate.edu/ip
October 2018
THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION
OPENINGS FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (2020-2021)
RESIDENT DIRECTORS
12- MONTH FULL-TIME APPOINTMENTS will be made to the following countries:
FRANCE University of Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence and MICEFA, Paris
(Resident Director is based in Aix and oversees both programs.)
SPAIN University of Granada and the University of Madrid
(Resident Director is based in Madrid and oversees both programs.)
Attached are: (l) Appointment, Qualifications and Duties Statement; (2) Application Procedure
and Instructions; (3) Application Forms including a Checklist. Completed application with
relevant forms is due by email or mail to CSU International Programs no later than December 1.
For further information, please contact your campus representative to the Academic Council on
International Programs (ACIP). Click here for contact information.
DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1
CSU Campuses
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Chico
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Maritime Academy
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Francisco
San José
San Luis Obispo
San Marcos
Sonoma
Stanislaus
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THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND DUTIES
A Resident Director of The California State University International Programs (CSU IP) is a full-time, tenured
or tenure- track faculty member holding a teaching or administrative appointment on a CSU campus who is
appointed to provide academic, administrative, and fiscal supervision of an overseas study center, under the
direction of the Director of International Programs.
APPOINTMENT
Resident Directors are appointed by the Director of International Programs with the concurrence of the appointee’s
campus administration. Appointments are normally made for a period of one year unless otherwise specified.
Appointments are subject to funding by the State of California and The California State University through
its Board of Trustees and Chancellor's Office. To allow Resident Directors ample time after appointment to
prepare for their tenure abroad, they are appointed as far in advance of their service overseas as possible--usually a
year.
Twelve-month appointments are made under Classification Code 2321 for France and Spain.
PAY
The faculty member continues to be a campus employee during the year they are abroad and the campus pays the
Resident Director. If the faculty member is currently in a ten-month (academic year) position they are moved to a
twelve month position resulting in an increase of approximately 15% plus the 10% for the overseas assignment.
The 10% differential is designed partially to compensate the Resident Director for those special expenses associated
with overseas service. No additional source of compensation for such expenses is provided.
Travel expenses from California to the study center and return, plus an allowance for program-related local travel
expense, are paid by the Office of the Chancellor. There is no travel allowance for spouses or dependents.
Resident Directors are entitled to a maximum of seven days per diem while locating housing.
CAMPUS REIMBURSEMENT
CSU IP reimburses the CSU campus at a set replacement cost rate (Assistant Professor, class code 2361,
minimum salary range plus approximately 25%), plus benefits.
SELECTION
The Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Council on International Programs (ACIP) screens the applications,
conducts personal interviews with selected applicants, and recommends to the Director of International Programs
those applicants considered by the committee to be best qualified. Final appointments are made by the Director of
International Programs upon recommendation of the ACIP. The selection process schedule is:
October 2018
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Application materials sent to campuses and also available at
Faculty Resources
December 1
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Deadline for all application materials (including References) to be received in
the
CSU International Programs
January 2019
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Faculty Affairs Committee reviews applications via telephone conference
February - Personal interviews of the finalists are conducted on site at the CSU Chancellor’s
Office in Long Beach. Applicants must be available on any of these dates for
interviewing in order to be considered for an appointment
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March
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The Faculty Affairs Committee submits its recommendations to the Director of
International Programs
April
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Announcement of appointees sent to campuses
RESIDENT DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
1. ACADEMIC STATUS: An applicant must be a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member holding a
teaching or administrative appointment on a California State University campus, possess a terminal degree, and
have appropriate overseas experience. Faculty participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP)
are not full-time and therefore are not eligible.
2. LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE:
F
RANCE
:
Near-native fluency in French is required.
S
PAIN
:
Near-native fluency in Spanish is required.
3. Extent and recency of experience in the host country, particularly in higher education.
4. Ability to work effectively with students, administer, and coordinate all aspects of the International Program at
the study center abroad, and represent the Program effectively to foreign university and government officials. It
is particularly desirable that the applicant have had experience in expending and accounting for state funds.
5. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
F
RANCE
:
Knowledge of the University of Paris system preferred.
The Committee's decision will also be influenced by the applicant’s:
extent of prior experience in the host country; particularly in higher education
demonstration of a genuine interest in and concern for students;
involvement in and active commitment to international education (especially student education and CSU
International Programs);
degree of language ability and cultural familiarity; and
personality traits such as initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
DUTIES
Listed below is a representative sampling of typical Resident Director duties and responsibilities.
G
ENERAL
1. Maintain official contact with the host university (universities) or affiliated educational institution(s) and relevant
government offices of the host country.
2. At the request of the Director of International Programs, undertake negotiations with the host institutions and housing
entities for renewal or substitution of instructional facilities and student board and housing arrangements for the
subsequent academic year.
3. Report regularly to the Director of International Programs.
4. Where an autonomous CSU academic center (i.e., one not affiliated with a foreign educational institution) is
maintained, supervise all aspects of the curriculum, including making recommendations on course and faculty
selection.
5. Carry out additional assignments made by the Director of International Programs.
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Please note that after exit from the RD assignment (i) the summary of a Resident Director Performance Debriefing
with the Faculty Affairs Committee and (ii) the results of portions of the student survey pertaining to RD
performance will be placed in the IP files for future reference.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
1. Provide academic advice to participating students and give final approval to course enrollments.
2. Provide continuous supervision and evaluation of the academic work of participating students.
3. Report coursework undertaken and completed by students in accordance with established
procedures, including an evaluation of academic work in terms of CSU requirements.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
1. Counsel and advise students on non-academic aspects of the study-abroad experience, and arrange
periodic field trips and social activities.
2. Ensure that students observe all relevant regulations of academic and housing entities of the host country
as well as the regulations of the International Programs.
3. Maintain detailed records of all participating students regarding emergency address, medical
insurance, financial aid arrangements, etc.
4. Assist individual students in the conduct of their personal affairs and in their adjustment to the
foreign experience.
5. Keep the CSU International Programs informed of changes in individual student personal status, such as
marriage, disenrollment, probation, major illness, etc.
FISCAL AFFAIRS
1. Maintain accounts in a foreign bank, receive and disburse funds as appropriate from State and
Program accounts, and provide a monthly reconciliation of the bank account.
2. Submit regular monthly reports of receipts and disbursals to the Assistant Director, Finance, International
Programs.
3. Be responsible for keeping expenditures within the amounts budgeted for the various allotments.
4. Provide for the proper maintenance of the overseas facilities, furniture, and equipment, including detailed
inventories.
5. Aid in the negotiation of contracts for overseas facilities and personnel.
The position of Resident Director does not allow time for extensive research. Returning Resident Directors
agree that the necessity of maintaining accurate and detailed records often demanded many more hours work
than they expected and that they had little time for research, personal travel, etc. Applicants for the position
of Resident Director should realize that, if selected, they will be accepting an assignment with extensive
full-time administrative responsibilities.
Resident Director Application Procedure and Instructions
2020-2021 RD Application
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THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS
PROCEDURE
Applicants for the position of Resident Director in the International Programs often ask what information the Faculty Affairs
Committee uses to rank the order of applicants. The following information is provided to give applicants some idea of the
application and screening process.
Prior to applying, the applicant should read the Resident Director's Handbook and Academic Bulletin.
The applicant must submit the following completed forms to csuip@calstate.edu
no later than December 1:
Application
Application Statement
Sample Pre-departure Letter to IP Students
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (three single sided pages maximum)
Language Self-Evaluation
Three References on Campus Letterhead
Signed Checklist
The applicant must provide THREE REFERENCES (additional references will not be accepted).
One reference must be from your Chair, Dean, or Academic Vice President/Provost;
One reference must be from an individual of your choice, also employed on your campus;
One reference can come from anyone of your choice.
PLEASE EMAIL RD APPLICATION MATERIALS AND
REFERENCE LETTERS TO CSUIP@CALSTATE.EDU.
Please click here for record of previous resident director applications submitted to CSU IP.
THE SCREENING COMMITTEE
The Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Council on International Programs serves as the screening committee for
Resident Director Applicants. The membership of the committee includes faculty from CSU campuses, and IP Coordinator,
and a student who is a former participant of the International Programs.
SELECTION
The Faculty Affairs Committee considers the following when reviewing the written applications and during personal
interviews:
A full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member who holds a teaching or administrative appointment
(faculty on Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) are not full-time and therefore are not eligible).
Possession of a Ph.D. or other terminal degree;
Ability in the language and cultures of the host country (see page 3);
REAPPLICATION
Individuals not chosen on first application may apply again. Because of variation in both the number and qualifications of
applicants, candidates may be ranked very differently from one year to the next.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS need to complete the Application, Resident Director Application Statement, Resident Director
Sample Pre-departure Letter to IP Students, Language Self-Evaluation, and Curriculum Vitae each year; however, the same
References may be used for two consecutive years.
Anyone who has just served as Resident Director may not apply again for the two consecutive years immediately
following
his/her term as Resident Director.
In addition, upon selection, a candidate may not reapply in the following application cycle.
Resident Director Application Procedure and Instructions
2020-2021 RD Application
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Prior overseas experience, including:
recent experience in the host country
experience of higher education in the host country, and
general experience living abroad;
Applicant's Resident Director Application Statement;
Applicant's Sample Pre-departure Letter to IP Students
Evidence of a genuine involvement with and concern for students and their problems;
Involvement in the CSU International Programs activities on home campus;
Administrative experience;
Fiscal management experience;
As explained above, the applicant must provide three References (additional references will not be accepted).
Other pertinent information from the personal interview.
All applications are screened by the Faculty Affairs Committee. Finalists must participate in the scheduled on site interview
at the CSU Chancellor’s Office in downtown Long Beach. At that time, the applicant’s language ability will be assessed in an
oral interview. Applicants will be reimbursed for in state travel to attend this interview (we cannot
reimburse applicants for
per diem or lodging).
Resident Director Application Procedure and Instructions
2020-2021 RD Application
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INSTRUCTIONS
RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION--Provide all requested information.
RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION STATEMENT --The job of Resident Director is a complex and demanding
one. Please review the requirements for Resident Directors listed below. In the Resident Director Application Statement,
please indicate how your experiences and training have prepared you to carry out these responsibilities. In addition,
please
describe your personal and professional goals in seeking this position. Please limit your response to 500 - 750 words,
11 or 12
font size. Please attach the statement as a pdf copy to your application.
INVOLVEMENT WITH AND COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. Resident Directors must have a
commitment to international education and believe in its value to students in broadening their experience by exposing
them to other cultures and educational opportunities.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS. Resident Directors are a principal source of support and guidance for students who are
undergoing the stress of adapting to an unfamiliar academic and cultural environment. The Resident Director also has
specific assigned duties relating to the academic supervision, personal well-being, and safety of students in his or her
charge. Carrying out these duties requires a genuine interest in the development of students, an approachable demeanor,
and the ability to communicate effectively with students in sometimes challenging circumstances. The Resident Director
must be responsive to student needs while applying the rules and policies of CSU IP.
CROSS-CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. Effective Resident Directors are expected to be sensitive to cultural differences.
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. Academic administration often deals with complicated and ambiguous situations and
issues. This aspect of the Resident Director's work as an academic administrator is increased in an international and
intercultural environment. Effective Resident Directors possess the requisite good judgment, creativity, poise, and tact to
deal with ambiguous and unique situations as they occur and to inform and consult with CSU IP in a timely manner.
They also possess the ability to maintain their composure and exercise leadership.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. International Programs Resident Directors act as fiscal agents of the State of California.
They are charged with the responsibility to make effective and appropriate use of limited budgetary resources. They are
expected to follow the requirements of state law and regulation and to implement CSU policy and procedure in the
disbursement and accounting of funds entrusted to their care. This includes timely reporting and maintenance of detailed
financial records as specified by CSU IP.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. Resident Directors must maintain an effective line of communication with the CSU
International Programs in order to transfer vital information in a timely manner. T he Resident Director must keep CSU
IP up to date on the problems and needs of the students, developments within the host
university, and current events.
A thoughtful, cooperative, and professional approach to written and verbal communication
is required.
ADHERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS GUIDELINES. Every CSU program in a foreign country reflects a long
developmental history. Guidelines have been established for ensuring both the academic integrity of the student's
program and the high quality of the educational experience. Adherence to these International Programs guidelines is a
responsibility which the Resident Director has to both the students and each of the campuses in the system. Resident
Directors are expected to function as partners in a team effort which combines the Chancellor's Office staff, CSU campus
administrators and faculty, International Programs overseas staff, and the officials of the foreign host institutions with
which the International Programs is affiliated.
Resident Director Application Procedure and Instructions
2020-2021 RD Application
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RESIDENT DIRECTOR SAMPLE PRE-DEPARTURE LETTER TO IP STUDENTS - The Faculty Affairs Committee
requests that you submit a letter which you might send to students selected to participate prior to departure to their study
center at the beginning of the academic year. This letter should include an introduction of yourself, a brief statement of what
the year holds for students in the way of both academic and cultural activities, what you expect from students as well as the
kind of services you intend to provide and any other information that you wish to supply. Please attach a pdf copy of the
Resident
Director Sample Pre-departure Letter to your application and limit your letter to 500 - 750 words, 11 or 12 font size.
RESIDENT DIRECTOR LANGUAGE SELF-EVALUATION -- Please complete the attached Language Self-Evaluation Form.
REFERENCES Please have three Resident Director Reference Cover Sheets completed, with reference letters, emailed to
csuip@calstate.edu directly from the evaluator. You should enter your name and country applied for
at the top of the page.
One reference must be from your Chair, Dean, or Academic Vice President/Provost;
One reference must be from an individual of your choice, also employed on your campus;
One reference can come from anyone of your choice.
CURRICULUM VITAE -- Please submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae (three single sided pages maximum).
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NFORMING YOUR DEPARTMENT -- Should you be selected to serve as an International Programs Resident Director, your
appointment and subsequent extended absence from campus will have a significant impact on your department and college or
school. A s a matter of courtesy, and to assure the Faculty Affairs Committee and the Office of the Chancellor of your
availability to serve, please inform the appropriate individual(s) on your campus that you have submitted an application to
serve as Resident Director and the time period of your potential absence. Please complete the item relating to this action in
the Checklist when it has been completed. In the event you are selected for an interview, a copy of the notification will be
sent to your campus Academic Vice President and his/her approval of your potential appointment will be requested.
CHECKLIST -- Please complete the checklist, sign, and date it and submit it with your application materials to CSU IP no later
than December 1.
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THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION
Country for which you are applying
PERSONAL DATA
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Department
Home address
CSU Campus (Home) City
State
Zip Code
Office and Department Telephone Numbers Home Telephone Number
Fax Number E-Mail address
Position
EDUCATION
Degree Institution Field
Year Granted
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Years Studied:
Languages
Degree of Fluency (indicate if native) High School College
DEADLINE DATE IS DECEMBER 1
2019-2020/2019-2021 RD Application
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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: Note: Please do not list committee assignments unless they have involved direct
supervisory or management experience.
ACADEMIC: such as dean, department chair, project director, supervisor, administrative officer, etc.
Position From
To
Description of Duties
FISCAL: such as direct budget management, disbursement of funds, bank reconciliations, foreign currency exchange,
management of major accounts.
Position From
To
Description of Duties
STUDENT: including both academic and personal counseling.
Position From
To
Description of Duties
CSU INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INVOLVEMENT
Description of involvement
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
in the country for which you are applying, please begin with the most recent:
From To
Purpose
Other Countries
2019-2020/2019-2021 RD Application
THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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RESIDENT DIRECTOR LANGUAGE SELF-EVALUATION
Required for all countries
Name
Campus Country
Language ability is an important criterion for selection of Resident Directors of the International Programs,
as facility in the language of the host country may significantly impact program operations. Please
consider this as you evaluate your own language ability. With this in mind, the category "Excellent"
should be reserved for native or near-native ability in the language.
NAME OF LANGUAGE
Specific information on your present language ability in each of the following categories should be set
forth:
Very
Excellent
Good Fair Poor
Reading ability
Listening comprehension in a professional setting
Writing ability
General conversation/Speaking ability
Please provide an overall evaluation of your ability in the specific foreign language:
I should have no difficulty dealing with native speakers.
I should be able to manage adequately after a short period of adjustment abroad.
I should be able to manage adequately after some additional formal language training.
I will require considerable training in the foreign language before necessary competence can be
attained.
Please elaborate:
Note: If you are selected for an interview your language ability will be assessed by a language
professional in a brief oral interview.
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THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor
Long Beach, California 90802-4210
562.951.4790
CHECKLIST
I have read the instructions carefully and I have included the following in my application:
References--Designate three individuals who will complete references and submit them directly to CSU IP.
You should enter your name and country you are applying for on the form.
One reference must be from your Chair, Dean, or Academic Vice President/Provost;
One reference must be from an individual of your choice, also employed on your campus;
One reference can come from anyone of your choice.
Please use the attached Resident Director Reference Cover Sheet for your references. Please list the names
of your references. These references must be received by CSU International Programs no later than
December 1.
1.
2.
3.
The following administrators (Department Chair, Dean of School or College, etc.) on my campus have been
informed that I am submitting this application.
Name Position
Name Position
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS (INCLUDING RD REFERENCES) MUST BE EMAILED TO
CSUIP@CALSTATE.EDU
BY DECEMBER 1.
Interviews tentatively scheduled for
March 2019 and are subject change.
I am available on the above dates for the on-site interview at the CSU Chancellor’s Office in Long
Beach, in order to be considered for a Resident Director appointment.
Applicant's Signature Date
1.
Resident Director Application
2.
Resident Director Application Statement
3.
Resident Director Sample Pre-departure Letter to IP Students
4.
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (three singe sided pages maximum)
5.
Resident Director Language Self-Evaluation
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THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
RESIDENT DIRECTOR REFERENCE COVER SHEET
Name of Applicant Country applicant is applying for
PLEASE NOTE THAT CSU IP WILL NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC COPIES OF REFERENCE LETTERS. ORIGINAL
SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL DOCUMENTS.
Please specify why this individual is qualified for the position of resident director, in the process noting any particular strengths
or weaknesses relevant to the position. Comment on each of the following requirements to the best of your knowledge.
1. INVOLVEMENT WITH AND COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. Resident Directors must have a commitment to
international education and believe in its value to students in broadening their experience by exposing them to other cultures and educational
opportunities. Please evaluate the applicant’s involvement in the CSU International Programs, if you can.
2. COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS. Resident Directors are a principal source of support and guidance for students who are undergoing the
stress of adapting to an unfamiliar academic and cultural environment. The Resident Director also has specific assigned duties relating to
the academic supervision, personal well-being, and safety of students in his or her charge. Carrying out these duties requires a genuine
interest in the development of students, an awareness and sensitivity to diversity issues, e.g., gender, race, and ethnicity, sexual preference,
etc., an approachable demeanor, and the ability to communicate effectively with students in sometimes challenging circumstances. The
Resident Director must be responsive to student needs while applying the rules and policies of the CSU International Programs.
3. CROSS-CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. To be effective Resident Directors must be sensitive to cultural differences.
4. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. Academic administration deals with complicated and ambiguous situations and issues. This aspect of the
Resident Director's work as an academic administrator is increased in an international and intercultural environment. Effective Resident
Directors possess the requisite good judgment, creativity, poise, and tact to deal with ambiguous and unique situations as they occur and to
inform and consult with the CSU International Programs in a timely manner. They also possess the ability to maintain their composure
and exercise leadership.
5. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. International Programs Resident Directors act as fiscal agents of the State of California. They are charged
with the responsibility to make effective and appropriate use of limited budgetary resources. They are expected to follow the requirements
of state law and regulation and to implement CSU policy and procedure in the disbursement and accounting of funds entrusted to their
care. This includes timely reporting and maintenance of detailed financial records as specified by the CSU International Programs.
6. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. Resident Directors must maintain an effective line of communication with the CSU International Programs
in order to transfer vital information in a timely manner. The Resident Director must keep the CSU International Programs up to date on
the problems and needs of the students, developments within the host university, and current events. A thoughtful, cooperative, and
professional approach to written and verbal communication is required.
7. ADHERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS GUIDELINES. Every CSU program in a foreign country reflects a long developmental
history. Guidelines have been established for ensuring both the academic integrity of the student's program and the high quality of the
educational experience. Adherence to these International Programs guidelines is a responsibility which the Resident Director has to both
the students and each of the campuses in the system. Resident Directors are expected to function as partners in a team effort which
combines the Chancellor's Office staff, CSU campus administrators and faculty, International Programs overseas staff, and the officials of the
foreign host institutions with which the International Programs is affiliated.
Mailing address: Assistant Vice Chancellor, CSU International Programs
The California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, California 90802-4210
DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY REFERENCE:
Your Name
Campus and Department
Relationship to applicant
Mailing Address
The period of time during which you had an
opportunity to observe this applicant.