II. Organization and Governance

University Organization

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is organized into eight administrative divisions, each overseen by the President and managed by members of the Cabinet. These divisions support the university’s mission through specialized functions and collaborative leadership. The eight divisions are:

• Office of the President (OP)
• Academic Affairs (AA)
• Administration and Finance (A&F)
• Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM)
• Student Affairs (SA)
• University Advancement (UA)

Together, these divisions form the administrative framework that guides institutional operations, academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

Office of the President

The Office of the President is committed to fostering the success of all Titans by cultivating equitable, inclusive environments on campus and in the community, while championing Titan excellence locally, statewide, and nationally.

Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs provides leadership, oversight, and support through a wide-range of programs and activities to advance the University’s Mission and Goals, fostering an inclusive culture of learning, teaching, and scholarship to ensure equity, success, and the well-being of students, faculty, and staff.

Administration and Finance

The Division of Administration and Finance provides customer-focused administrative support and oversees the physical and financial resources to fulfill the university’s mission and support student success. The division manages a wide array of operations and multiple administrative functions with over 30 departments focused on serving the campus community. The division’s administrative areas include:

• Internal Audit Services
• Auxiliary Services Corporation
• Capital Programs and Facilities Management
• CSUF  Police Department
• Financial Services
• University Services

Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence

The Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence is dedicated to providing valuable services that foster a thriving work environment for the Titan community. The division encompasses:

• Academic Human Resource Services
• Civil Rights and Equity
• Compensation Services
• Engagement and Belonging
• Labor and Employee Relations
• Payroll and Data Services
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Student Employment
• Student Resource Centers,
• Talent Acquisition
• Total Wellness

Information Technology

The Division of Information Technology strives to be a strategic, innovative, and best-in-class IT organization that provides a leading-edge technology environment for students, faculty, and staff to advance the University’s mission, vision, and goals. The division empowers students, faculty and staff to become digital citizens and to utilize immersive technology in curricular and co-curricular experiences.

Strategic Enrollment Management

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management leverages technology and data-driven approaches to improve student access and support throughout a student’s academic journey, from outreach and recruitment to retention and graduation. Working alongside campus and community partners, the division works to increase access for all student populations by implementing student-focused strategies that align with the University’s mission and objectives.

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs supports students academically, personally, and professionally by providing student-centered educational services, programs, and resources. With a strong commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, creating opportunity, and promoting student success, the division cultivates leadership development, career preparation, mental and physical wellness, personal growth, and community engagement. Staff and student employees across the division work collaboratively to deliver these services and initiatives, helping to advance the success and well-being of all Titans. 

University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement builds and strengthens relationships that promote advocacy, investment, and sustained support for the University’s mission and programs, with a focus on advancing student and alumni success. The division connects the campus with alumni, donors, elected officials, corporate and foundation partners, and the broader community to foster engagement and generate private philanthropic support. The division encompasses the following departments:

• Alumni Engagement
• Advancement Services
• Development
• Government and Community Relations
• Office of the Vice President for University Advancement
• Philanthropic Foundation
• Strategic Communications and Brand Management

The Division of Academic Affairs: Colleges and Departments

Cal State Fullerton’s instructional programs are conducted in eight colleges: College of the Arts (ARTS), College of Business and Economics (CBE), College of Communications (CCOM), College of Education (EDUC), College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), College of Health and Human Development (HHD), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM).

The dean serves as the chief academic officer of each college, with support from one or more associate deans, program coordinators, and department or division chairs. The dean reports to the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

Chairs report to their college dean and are responsible for academic leadership. Chairs work closely with faculty and staff to promote their welfare, provide superior service to students, and ensure the overall success of their department, program, or division. The chair’s responsibilities may include the supervision and coordination of the department’s curriculum, representation of the department on University committees, the development and administration of a department budget, recruitment of faculty members, and the supervision and evaluation of departmental faculty and staff, consistent with the respective Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Undergraduate Studies and General Education

The Office of Undergraduate Studies and General Education facilitates the planning and coordination of academic curriculum and programs for undergraduate education and general education in accordance with system-wide and university policies. This office ensures that the quality of curriculum and academic programs provide a transformative learning experience for all Titans. The Undergraduate Studies and General Education office facilitates and responds to requests for new curriculum and curricular changes. Undergraduate Studies and General Education Website.

Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (OIEP) leads systematic and integrated efforts to explore the impact of university programs, curricula, services, and operations; provides meaningful data to support strategic planning and decision-making at all levels of the university; plays a critical role in demonstrating accountability to accreditation, external entities, and the general public; and fosters a campus-wide culture of data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and teaching and learning innovations. Accreditation, analytical studies, assessment, data governance, enrollment planning, institutional research, strategic planning, and quality assurance, comprise OIEP’s core functional areas.

• Accreditation: OIEP leads and supports university and discipline accreditation efforts.
• Analytical Studies: OIEP coordinates and conducts research studies related to campus initiatives and educational effectiveness, including grant evaluation and support.
• Assessment: Working in close collaboration with diverse units across campus, OIEP oversees the University-wide assessment process and facilitates the development, implementation, and alignment of assessment plans in the program/unit, department, college/division, and University levels.
• Data Governance: OIEP collaborates with other campus stakeholders to ensure data integrity, coordination, and management.
• Enrollment Planning: In close collaboration with campus partners, OIEP leads the analytical component of strategic enrollment management, including efforts such as target setting and enrollment projections.
• Institutional Research: OIEP ensures compliance with internal and external mandated reporting requirements, completes external survey reporting, maintains databases and dashboards for institutional data, and responds to ad hoc data requests.
• Quality Assurance: OIEP oversees program performance review, a university-wide quality assurance process.

University Honors Program

The University Honors Program at California State University, Fullerton, housed in the office of Academic Programs builds upon our university’s mission and goals, while being dedicated to inclusive excellence and the exploration of interdisciplinary and global perspectives within a community of scholars from across CSUF who share a love of learning and engagement. These students, staff, and faculty members share a passion for acquiring and using knowledge to enrich their own lives and the communities in which they live.

The University Honors Program offers two pathways for students. Students who are newly admitted, or are in their first year, and have earned less than 35 units participate in the Four-Year pathway (24 units), where they complete 15 units of Honors GE courses. Current students who have earned more than 35 units, or who are newly admitted transfer students participate in the Upper Division pathway (18 units), where they complete 9 units of upper division Honors GE courses. All students also complete 4 units of colloquium requirements and 5 units of a senior honors project, where they work on a research, portfolio, or creative project on a topic of their choosing under the direction of a faculty-mentor. These projects provide students the opportunity to explore issues from an interdisciplinary perspective, and include research projects, creative activities, and applied experiences.

The University Policy Statement governing the “Honors Programs” is UPS 412.010.

Office of First Year Experience (OFYE)

The Office of First Year Experience (OFYE) is an association for undeclared first-year students serving as a bridge to support students’ successful transition from high school to college. OFYE provides students with experiences that build upon and cultivate new skills and dispositions to navigate and connect students to campus culture. OFYE encourages and supports the holistic social, emotional, and academic development of every student. We offer a community of invested faculty, caring professional staff, engaged peer educators, passionate student leaders, and knowledgeable student success fellows. To access the programs and resources provided to you through OFYE, you must enroll in our UNIV 100 Compass Crossing course.  Through the UNIV 100 course, Foundations for College Success, Life-Long Learning, and Self-Development, first-year students engage in an activity-based, problem-posing curriculum emerging from students’ funds of knowledge.  In this course, students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to engage and reflect on their academic progress and personal self-development.

Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)

The Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO) is housed in Academic Advising at Cal State Fullerton. In its 50-plus years of history, the HPAO has supported thousands of students in gaining admission to health professional schools. Past students have entered Harvard University, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the majority of UC campuses. The Health Professions Advising Office is well-situated to assist first-generation and underrepresented students in their successful matriculation into professional schools. CSUF was ranked No. 8 nationally in the number of Hispanic students graduating with bachelor’s degrees in Health professions and related programs in 2020-2021.

From its original mission of preparing pre-medical students to become competitive applicants for medical school, HPAO has expanded to prepare, inform and advise Cal State Fullerton students about the following careers: medicine (allopathic, osteopathic, podiatric), dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine. Preparation for success begins early and continues throughout students’ academic careers at Cal State Fullerton. Guided by the Health Professions Committee, HPAO fosters students’ success through its support of several pre-health student organizations, mock interviews, personal statement reviews, and support through the professional school application process.

Faculty Development Center (FDC)

The Faculty Development Center (FDC) promotes career-long faculty development in teaching, learning, scholarly and creative activities, professional and service activities, and the use of technology in these areas. Through its offerings in these areas, the FDC strives to support all faculty in exploring new interests and developing new skills, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and community amongst faculty, recognize and support faculty in their varied accomplishments, support student learning by enhancing faculty development, and connect faculty growth to the university’s mission, goals, and strategies. The FDC workshops offer a place to connect, create, and collaborate with colleagues. In-person and online resources support faculty as teachers, scholars, artists, and leaders.

The guiding principles of the FDC are to:

• Support faculty in different stages of growth and professional development
• Support faculty in exploring new interests and developing new skills
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and community among faculty
• Recognize and support faculty in their varied accomplishments
• Support student learning by enhancing faculty development
• Connect faculty growth to the university’s mission, goals, and strategies

The FDC is a unit within Academic Affairs, which is led by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The FDC is under the direction of an Executive Director. The center includes: support staff; a quality design inclusive learning design coordinator, Canvas consultants, a team of faculty fellows and liaisons; and a senate-convened advisory board with faculty, administrators, and student representation. 

Specifically, the Faculty Development Center: fosters faculty professional development in teaching, research, and service; coordinates funding programs supporting teaching; assists new and tenure-track faculty with orientation and retention/tenure/promotion workshops; works with part-time faculty and lecturers; and arranges events, conferences, seminars, workshops and colloquia that support teaching and learning. With the goal of enhancing teaching and learning, the FDC also provides instruction, support and consultation on a spectrum of academic technologies useful to faculty members who teach in person, online or in a blended environment. Faculty coordinators provide additional services based on their areas of expertise. In addition, the FDC enlists the expertise of faculty across campus to provide professional development on topics of interest.

The FDC pursues its mission collaboratively as a partner with many other campus entities. Explore the FDC website to learn more about our wide variety of support services. You may also reach the FDC by phone at 657-278-4722 or by email at  fdc@fullerton.edu.

Faculty Affairs and Records (FAR)

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Records (FAR) oversees faculty evaluation programs for the campus. FAR coordinates the following academic employee processes: Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP); Temporary Faculty (Lecturer) Evaluations; Post-Tenure Review; Range Elevation; Student Opinion Questionnaires (SOQs); and Sabbatical and Difference in Pay Leaves. FAR is the repository of the official personnel action files (PAFs) for full-time faculty and is responsible for retaining documentation pertaining to employment, reappointment, tenure, promotion, and the evaluation of faculty performance. The office also works in collaboration with the Faculty Development Center and HRDI to provide faculty with support for successful academic careers. Explore our website to learn more about the faculty evaluation programs.

FAR is located in PLS-290 and is open throughout the year, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Academic Technology Center (ATC) -PLS 237

The Academic Technology Center is located in PLS-237. Knowledgeable staff are available to answer all of your IT questions, help you with setting up your campus issued devices, and more. Faculty who need additional classroom technology equipment please visit the ATC. Visit the ATC website for more information and hours of operation.

University Extension

Office of International Education and Engagement

The Office of International Education and Engagement at CSUF acts as a key gateway for international students and scholars, offering support in undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and non-degree programs. It provides CSUF students with enriching study abroad experiences through faculty-led short-term programs and longer semester or yearlong programs at partner universities worldwide. The office is engaged in expanding the university’s global footprint through targeted, strategic partnerships worldwide. These collaborations focus on enhancing student mobility and fostering reciprocal engagement across borders, benefiting both CSUF and partner institutions through enriched academic and social programs.

Capital Programs and Facilities Management

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the campus facilities. This includes custodial, grounds, infrastructure, buildings and logistical services as well as space management. These services are available through the FM Service Center via servicecenter@fullerton.edu or ext. 3494. If you experience any problems in your office, classroom, or laboratory such as lighting, heating or cooling, please call the Service Center immediately. Any alteration and improvement project will need to be coordinated through your department, please don’t attempt to perform such a project yourself. The classroom technology A/V issues are handled by the IT Division. Please keep classrooms and laboratories closed when unoccupied. Contact the Service Center when your key or the lock is not working. For mail delivery, shipping and receiving, and moving services please contact the Service Center.

Campus Auxiliaries

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC)

As a public university, California State University, Fullerton frequently relies on its auxiliaries to help fund programs and services that benefit students and faculty. In 1959, the University created the CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) to promote and assist the educational mission of the University (prior to 2005, ASC was known as the CSUF Foundation). The ASC oversees various enterprises on campus from the bookstore to food services to programs developed to administer faculty/university research grants. The ASC leverages the University’s ability to develop and create programs, purchase land/buildings, and provide needed services vital to the functioning of the campus. The ASC returns a significant portion of its revenues generated through these programs to aid the University in achieving its educational mission.

The ASC is a separate 501 (c)(3) corporation, governed by a Board of Directors consisting of students, faculty, administrators, and prominent leaders from the surrounding community.

Associated Students Inc., California State University, Fullerton (ASI)

The Associated Students Inc., California State University, Fullerton (ASI) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary corporation and the student government of CSU Fullerton. ASI consists of two major components, the Associated Students and the Titan Student Centers.

ASI provides student engagement and development opportunities through leadership, volunteer and employment experiences. ASI provides campus community members with important social, cultural, and recreational opportunities, as well as a wide range of programs and services. Every part-time or full-time student is a member of ASI through fees paid each semester. These fees are administered by ASI through the student-elected Board of Directors and Executive Staff, and provide for student governance, shared governance of the university, programming of student activities, funding of campus organizations and athletics, and the operation of the Titan Student Union, Student Recreation Center, and Children’s Center. As an auxiliary organization, ASI does not receive any funding from state sources and does not fund campus operations customarily funded from state sources.

The Associated Students encourages and supports the activities of all CSU Fullerton recognized student organizations whose activities stimulate individual and group participation within the university community.

For more information about Associated Students Inc., CSUF, please visit: asi.fullerton.edu

The Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation (CSFPF)

The Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation (CSFPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit auxiliary organization responsible for the investment and management of philanthropic gifts designated for the University. The Foundation’s all-volunteer Board of Governors is dedicated to the advancement of the institution and its educational mission not only through its fiduciary responsibilities, but through advocacy, relationship-building, and active engagement in the life of the University.

The Academic Senate

The President and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs have overall responsibility for providing leadership in the establishment and achievement of broad University goals, priorities, policies, and strategies regarding academic programs and the educational process. The Fullerton campus has a long and respected tradition of shared governance and collegiality among the members of the faculty and administration. The Academic Senate is the representative body for the faculty in this shared responsibility.

The Academic Senate is an elected body formed to advise and consult with the President on curricular development, educational and professional policies governing both faculty and student life on the campus, and on those aspects of University operation that affect instruction, such as the allocation of resources. Membership currently consists of 49 representatives from the various campus constituencies including faculty, staff, students, and administrators.

There are 21 standing committees of the Senate and three general committees of the faculty. A Constitution (UPS 100.000) and Bylaws (UPS 100.001) govern the Academic Senate. Copies are available from the Academic Senate Office located in MH-135 or via the Academic Senate website.

Research Support

Faculty members are encouraged to seek outside funding to support their research and other creative activities, with both pre- and post-award assistance provided by the Office of Grants and Contracts, and Office of Sponsored Programs within the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and Office of Sponsored Programs.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) comprises several units dedicated to supporting faculty research, creative activities and institutional projects through all phases of proposal development, research compliance, and pre-award (e.g., submission, contracts and negotiation) and and post-award administration. ORSP works with other units throughout the campus to seek external funding for faculty research and creative activities that support the educational and service mission of the university. Collaboration is promoted across disciplines, departments, and community partners in preparing proposals to federal, state, and private agencies. ORSP also oversees the faculty intramural grant programs and coordinates campus-wide student research initiatives and competitions through Undergraduate Research Opportunity Center (UROC). ORSP is led by an Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs, with lead staff in each of the following support units: Research Development, Grants and Contracts, Research Compliance, Sponsored Programs and Undergraduate Research Opportunity Center.

For additional information call the ORSP front desk at ext. 4728.

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Center (UROC)

UROC strives to increase faculty-led undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative work on campus.  UROC student fellows progress through training in research or creative skills to designing a project with a faculty mentor which culminates in contributions to their field of study. UROC’s Goals include, a) Increase undergraduate student engagement in faculty-guided scholarly research and creative inquiry (RSCA) across the CSUF campus, b) Collaborate with campus partners to extend undergraduate student engagement in RSCA, c) Provide monetary and professional development support to faculty and students through student grants, workshops, and drop-in feedback opportunities,  and d) Support the development of high-quality, successful mentorship relationships between faculty and undergraduate students.

For additional information, contact UROC at ext. 7905.

Office of Research Development (ORD)

The Office of Research Development (ORD) provides assistance, guidance, and consultation in developing high-quality, competitive proposals, from concept to proposal submission. ORD identifies and provides support to current and potential “hot topic” areas where there have been increases in federal grant funding and/or additional funding is anticipated. It also tracks other funding opportunities through agencies and programs the university has traditionally not pursued, and assists in strategically positioning university programs and collaborative efforts for successful funding and institutionalization.

For additional information call the ORD at ext. 2327.

Office of Research Compliance (ORC)

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) oversees the ORSP’s goal of helping facilitate research to ensure all is conducted safely, ethically, and legally. ORSP uses the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program to provide trainings for Human Subjects (i.e., Institutional Review Board, IRB) and Animal Welfare research (i.e., Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, IACUC), Financial Conflicts of Interest, Research Integrity, Export Controls and to fulfill federal Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirements. The CSUF Responsible Conduct of Research Plan can be found by visiting the Research Compliance website.

For additional information call the Research Compliance Officer at ext. 7763.

Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC)

OGC staff assist faculty in pre-award activities including, but not limited to, the review and interpretation of funding agency guidelines; proposal preparation and completion; university approvals; and submission of grant application to external funding agencies. This office also serves as lead in the review of grant awards and in the issuance, review, and negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements (MOUs, MTAs, NDAs, etc.).

For additional information, contact OGC at ext. 7532.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides specialized services to faculty members with a high level of support and assistance in managing all sponsored projects. OSP provides post-award administration for campus programs and for externally funded grants and contracts and cooperative agreements in areas of research, training, and other scholarly activities awarded to the University.

OSP is responsible for new project setup, new project orientations, review and approval of expenditures, invoicing, budget reallocations, expense transfers, reporting, and project close-out. The Sponsored Programs staff is responsible for review and administration of all awards in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the award as well as all applicable federal and state regulations.

OSP strives to provide all CSUF faculty and staff the highest level of customer service while protecting and maintaining the integrity of our campus community. For additional information, OSP can be contacted at ext. 4103.

Office of the Registrar

The University Registrar provides leadership and manages the activities of all sections of the Office of the Registrar including the Registrar’s Office, the Office of the Registrar Service Center, Graduation Unit, the Titan Degree Audit (TDA) Unit and Articulation, and the Records Unit. The University Registrar is responsible for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of managing degree conferral and diploma preparation, maintaining the integrity of student records and campus compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Registrar oversees the entry and maintenance of CMS academic calendaring for student record functionality. Additionally, the Registrar oversees the security coding for access to the Registration system.

University Policy Statements

The President is responsible for the establishment of University Policy and does so within a consultative process after consideration of recommendations from the Academic Senate. Matters for discussion and action by the Senate are designated as Academic Senate Documents (ASD) and bear the identifying letters “ASD” and a number preceded by two digits reflecting the academic year (e.g., ASD 23-15). Items for discussion by the Senate may originate from standing or ad hoc committees of the Senate or from one or more faculty members via a member of the Senate.

Typically, the Academic Senate assigns an issue to a standing committee. The committee reviews the issue and drafts a position paper in the form of an ASD. The Senate debates the document and amends it as it deems necessary. If approved by the Senate, the ASD is then transmitted to the President for consideration. The President may approve the document as submitted, request modifications or reject it in its entirety. In the latter cases, the document returns to the Academic Senate and possibly the originating committee for reconsideration after which it may be resubmitted to the President.

Only when the document has been recommended by the Senate and approved by the President does it become policy. Approved documents are published on the Senate website as University Policy Statements (UPS) or as policies in the University catalog. Copies of current policies and a current index of these documents may be obtained at the Academic Senate website. University Policy Statements (UPS) show the effective date, the effective date of the policy superseded (if any), and the ASD via which the revision was presented on the bottom right side of the document. Questions may be directed to Academic Senate staff by phone at ext. 3683.

Academic Senate of the California State University (ASCSU)

The Academic Senate of the California State University (ASCSU) consists of 53 faculty members elected by their colleagues at the 23 individual universities comprising the CSU system as well as the Executive Vice Chancellor for Student and Academic Affairs and an emeriti faculty representative. The Academic Senate, founded in 1963, advances the principles of academic freedom and freedom of inquiry; promotes academic excellence in the CSU; recommends policies to the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor on system-wide academic, professional, and academic personnel matters; and serves as the official voice of the faculties of the CSU in matters of system-wide concern. The Academic Senate is the primary consultative body on the academic implications of system-wide fiscal decisions.

The Executive Committee of the Academic Senate, led by the Senate Chair, organizes the activities of the Academic Senate and is principally responsible for representing the Academic Senate in its dealings with many groups, including the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor and Chancellor’s Office staff, the California State Student Association, the CSU Alumni Council, statewide policymakers, and the public. With offices at the CSU Headquarters in Long Beach, the Academic Senate operates throughout the year as an agency of CSU faculty governance. Plenary sessions are held preceding each meeting of the CSU Board of Trustees from September through May.

California Faculty Association (CFA) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

The Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) authorized the formation of groups of Cal State University (CSU) employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. In 1982, the faculty of the CSU voted to have the California Faculty Association (CFA) be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for all full-time and part-time faculty members, librarians, academic related counselors, and athletic coaches employed in the CSU. This is designated as Unit 3 by the CSU. CFA is affiliated with a number of other organizations including the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the National Education Association (NEA), the California Teachers Association (CTA), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Members of CFA can request membership in AAUP at no additional cost and can be elected to serve as delegates to AAUP, NEA, and CTA meetings.

CFA is governed by a set of bylaws with policy developed by a state-wide Assembly. The Assembly elects state-wide officers as well as a board of directors. There are a number of councils and committees that also make up the organization’s governance structure. Day-to-day operations of the organization are handled by the CFA General Manager. CFA is headquartered in Sacramento from where resources are devoted to lobbying the Governor and the legislators. Each campus has a chapter with the chapter leadership being elected by the CFA members on the campus. Additionally, there is a CFA staff person assigned to assist each chapter. While membership in CFA is not mandatory, everyone in Bargaining Unit 3 is required to pay the costs for representation under current California law. This is known as agency fee and is sometimes referred to as fair share or agency shop. In addition to organizational voting rights, CFA members receive certain benefits such as liability insurance that are not available to those only paying the agency fee.

The Trustees of the CSU and CFA negotiate an agreement, known as the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which sets forth wages, hours, and conditions of employment for Unit 3 members (in previous years, this was known as a memorandum of understanding (MOU), so some may use this acronym to describe the contract). The contract contains a number of articles (currently more than 40) as well as appendices. A copy of the current CBA as well as other information pertaining to CFA is available online at the CFA website. The CFA Fullerton Chapter is located in LH-402 and at ext. 2827/2829.

Questions regarding the most current version of the CBA and interpretation of its contents may also be directed to the office of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion.