Student Concerns and Complaints Quick List

QUICK REFERENCE LIST | STUDENT CONCERNS and INQUIRIES 

Phone: (415) 338-2032 | Email: vpsaem@sfsu.edu | Web: vpsaem.sfsu.edu 

Student Services Building, Suite 403 

Question/Concern About…   Contact 

AB 540/California Dream Act/Undocumented Students 

Support and financial aid for immigrants & undocumented students 

Griselda Madrigal, Coordinator, Dream Resource Center 

drc@sfsu.edu   https://drc.sfsu.edu/  

Academic Advising - Undergraduate Students

Degree planning for general education/major/minor, course selection, major/minor exploration, academic success strategies, referrals to faculty advising and student support services and policy clarification/appeals

Undergraduate Advising Center
(415) 338-2101 uacadvising@sfsu.edu   https://advising.sfsu.edu/  

Academic Accommodations; Accessibility 

ADA/Section 504 advocacy/services for students and employees; consultations; assistance/service animals 

Karen Pettus, Interim Director, Disability Programs and Resource Center 

(415) 338-2472   dprc@sfsu.edu    https://access.sfsu.edu/ 

Admissions – Graduate Studies and Career Development 

Admissions requirements, application procedures 

Sophie Clavier, Dean, Graduate Studies and Career Development

(415) 338-2234   gradstudies@sfsu.edu   https://grad.sfsu.edu/ 

Admissions – Undergraduate Programs 

Admission requirements, application procedures 

Camille Rieck-Armstrong, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 

(415) 338-6486   ugadmit@sfsu.edu    https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions  

Alcohol and Other Drug Education/Prevention; Other Health Issues 

Reducing high-risk drinking and associated health risks; drug addiction/abuse 

Gator Health and Well Being 

(415) 338-1203     hpw@sfsu.edu        https://wellness.sfsu.edu/  

Alli Chat

An Artificial Intelligence enabled chat technology to support SFSU students and a strategic tool for various enrollment related initiatives. It is accessible 24/7 via SMS text messaging and a webchat feature exists on select university websites including Financial Aid, Registrar, Advising, Housing, and New Student Programs that leverage its knowledge base for FAQ's. Certain limits apply.

Aaron Joshua Miller, Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

(415) 338-2163      aaronjoshuamiller@sfsu.edu      https://em.sfsu.edu/alli-chat

Associated Students 

Student government, student-run programs and services, student center 

Alejandro Rios, Executive Director, Associated Students  

(415) 338-1044   arios@asi.sfsu.edu    https://asi.sfsu.edu  

Athletics – Intercollegiate 

Sports programs, athletic aid, game schedules, student-athlete eligibility 

Brandon Davis, Director, Intercollegiate Athletics 

(415) 338-2218   shrieve@sfsu.edu    https://sfstategators.com/  

Basic Needs – Food+Shelter+Success 

Case management for food and housing insecurity, HOPE Crisis Fund, etc. 

Sara Flynn, Interim Director of Basic Needs

(415) 338-1203   basicneeds@sfsu.edu    https://basicneeds.sfsu.edu/  

Behavior/Student Conduct 

Disruptive behavior, academic dishonesty, incivility, conduct violations 

Larry Birello, Director, Student Conduct

(415) 338-2032   conduct@sfsu.edu     https://conduct.sfsu.edu/  

Bookstore 

Textbooks, testing supplies, school apparel, graduation regalia 

Angelica Miranda, Store Manager, Campus Store  

(415) 727-9203    sfsu@bkstr.com     

https://www.bkstr.com/sanfranciscostatestore/home  

Career Development Services 

Career exploration, job-search/interview preparation, resume writing, graduate/professional school planning, etc. 

Cori Miller, Director, Career Services and Leadership Development  

(415) 338-1764   career@sfsu.edu   https://csld.sfsu.edu/  

Campus case management

Referrals for navigation, advocacy, support

Nour Loren, Director of Campus Case Management and The SAFE Place

(415) 338-2032

Child Care Services 

Commencement/Graduation 

Application for graduation, commencement ceremonies 

Counseling and Mental Health Services 

Mental health care, psychological/psychiatric concerns, support groups, etc. 

Stephen Chen, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services 

(415) 338-2208    caps@sfsu.edu      https://caps.sfsu.edu/    

Dean of Students 

Student advocacy/support, navigating campus, complaint resolution, etc. 

Miguel Hernández, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students    

(415) 338-3888    dos@sfsu.edu     https://dos.sfsu.edu/    

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice and Interfaith 

Educational programs, training and outreach to improve campus climate and promote equity/inclusion, inclusive of all identities and their intersection 

Frederick Smith, Associate Vice President for Equity and Community Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer   

(415) 338-7290     equity@sfsu.edu     https://equity.sfsu.edu/    

Gator Smart Start 

Guidance and support for students taking Quantitative Reasoning/Math and Written English Communication requirements

Michelle Kalus, Lead Academic Counselor, Gator Smart Start

(415) 405-0435    gatorsmartstart@sfsu.edu    
https://gatorsmartstart.sfsu.edu/   

Educational Opportunity and Pathway Programs (EOPP) 

Support services for historically under-served low income & 1st generation participants 

Oscar Gardea, Director, Educational Opportunity and Pathway Programs 

(415) 338-1085     eop@sfsu.edu      https://eop.sfsu.edu/     

Fee Payment (Bursar) 

Tuition, fees, refunds, payment 

Jackie Green, University Bursar  

(415) 338-1281     service@sfsu.edu      https://bursar.sfsu.edu/   

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 

Privacy of student records, release of student records 

Mari Chris Evans, University Registrar  

(415) 338-2350      records@sfsu.edu     https://registrar.sfsu.edu/  

Financial Aid; Scholarships 

Grants, loans, State University Grants (SUG), scholarships, work-study, Pell 

Denise Peña, Director, Office of Student Financial Aid 

(415) 338-7000      finaid@sfsu.edu        https://financialaid.sfsu.edu   

Foster Youth (Guardian Scholars) 

Support services for current and former foster youth participants 

Xochitl Sanchez, Director, Educational Opportunity and Pathway Programs  

(415) 405-0546      gsp@sfsu.edu           https://gsp.sfsu.edu/   

Grades 

Submitting grades, change of grades, etc. 

Mari Chris Evans, University Registrar 

(415) 338-2350     records@sfsu.edu      https://registrar.sfsu.edu/  

Student Health Services 

Cold care, flu shots, immunizations, well-woman care, family planning 

(415) 338-1251     myhealth@sfsu.edu      https://health.sfsu.edu/  

Hope Crisis Fund 

Emergency funding and support for students experiencing a finite financial crisis

Mia Reisweber, Interim Associate Dean of Students

(415) 330-2032      mreisweber@sfsu.edu .

Housing, Residential Life and Residential Dining Services 

Residence hall applications, residential life programs, board plans 

  • Jeny Patiño, Associate Vice President, Housing, Dining and Conference Services 

(415) 338-1067     housing@sfsu.edu     https://housing.sfsu.edu  

  • David Rourke, Associate Dean of Students, Director, Residential Life    

(415) 405-2227     reslife@sfsu.edu        https://reslife.sfsu.edu/  

International Students 

Transition to US, SEVIS compliance, intercultural education 

Marilyn Jackson, Assistant Vice President, International Education 

(415) 338-1293    oip@sfsu.edu     https://oip.sfsu.edu/   

LGBTQIA+ 

Resources for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender issues, coming out, etc. 

Queer and Trans Resource Center, Associated Students 

(415) 338-2032   qtrc@asi.sfsu.edu    https://asi.sfsu.edu/queer-trans-resource-center/  

Frederick Smith, Equity and Community Inclusion, Student Life 

(415) 338-2032   equity@sfsu.edu 

Library 

Interlibrary loan, journals, library research skills 

Christy Stevens, Interim University Librarian

(415) 338-1854    library@sfsu.edu    https://library.sfsu.edu/ 

New Student/Family Programs, Orientation, First-Year Experience 

Transition to college services for new, transfer and freshmen students 

Chris Trudell, Assistant Dean of Students  

(415) 338-3060      nsp@sfsu.edu      https://newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu/  

OneCard Student ID/Gator Pass Transit 

Gator dollars/Flex dollar transactions, Student Transit Pass, ID card function support and card replacement 

Jimmy Liu, Senior OneCard Lead 

(415) 338-1921  onecard@sfsu.edu  https://onecard.sfsu.edu 

Parking and Transportation 

Transit services, parking, biking, visitor info, RideMatch/ZipCar, etc. 

Joy Manaois, Director of Operations and Finance, Division of Campus Safety 

(415) 338-1441      parking@sfsu.edu     https://parking.sfsu.edu/  

Registration and Transcripts 

Add/drop, permission numbers, degree progress reports, transcripts, etc. 

Mari Chris Evans, University Registrar

(415) 338-2350      records@sfsu.edu     https://registrar.sfsu.edu/  

Mashouf Wellness Center, Sports, Fitness, Recreation 

Intramural sport programs, club sports, physical recreation, fitness, etc. 

Demont Oliver, Acting Director, Campus Recreation 

(415) 405-9355      recsfsu@sfsu.edu      https://campusrec.sfsu.edu/   

The SAFE Place 

Confidential advocacy and support for students experiencing gender-based violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and sexual harassment

Nour Loren, Director of Campus Case Management and the SAFE Place

( 415) 694-3825   safeplace@sfsu.edu

Safety and Security 

Crime alerts, crime prevention, parking and transportation, campus safety,  Clery reporting, Safewalk Escort Program, emergency response, etc. 

Reggie Parson, Asst. Vice President for Campus Safety and Chief of Police https://upd.sfsu.edu/  

  • Non-Emergencies: (415) 338-7200 (24-hour), upd@sfsu.edu
  • Emergencies: 911 on-campus phone, (415) 338-2222 off-campus phone 

Service Learning 

Community service learning, internships, civic engagement 

Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE)   

(415) 338-6419     icce@sfsu.edu       https://icce.sfsu.edu/ 

Sexual Assault/Rape/Domestic Violence Advocacy and Support 

Confidential assistance/advocacy and support for victims/survivors 

Nour Loren, Director of Case Management and The SAFE Place 

(415) 694-3825    safeplace@sfsu.edu     https://dos.sfsu.edu/safeplace  

Sexual Harassment/Sexual Violence Policy and Prevention 

Reducing violence, Title IX compliance, CSU Executive Orders, etc. 

Student Employment

Campus student employment I-9 verification

 

Department of Campus Safety

student_i-9@sfsu.edu     https://upd.sfsu.edu/student-i-9-verification

Student Life and Student Engagement 

Clubs/organizations, student activities/events, leadership development, etc. 

Chris Trudell, Assistant Dean of Students 

 (415) 338-3888   activities@sfsu.edu     https://activities.sfsu.edu/  

Student Outreach and Recruitment 

Campus tours, outreach to HS/community colleges, pre-admission advising 

Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 

(415) 338-2355    outreach@sfsu.edu    https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions  

Study Abroad 

International student exchange experiences 

Janelle Waldrep, Lead Study Abroad/Outbound Exchange Officer

(415) 338-1293    studyabroad@sfsu.edu    https://oip.sfsu.edu/studyabroad  

Technology Support 

Email access, SF State Gateway, WI-FI access, computer support, Canvas/iLearn 

Title IX, Discrimination, Harassment and related Retaliation

The Title IX and DHR office receives and responds to reports of protected status Discrimination and Harassment and Sexual Misconduct and related Retaliation. The Title IX and DHR office provides resources and supportive measures to those impacted and offers various options to address prohibited conduct.

Anna Titus, Assistant Vice President, Title IX and DHR

(415) 338-2032     equityprograms@sfsu.edu     https://titleix.sfsu.edu

Tutoring and Academic Support Center 

Skill-based tutoring across disciplines 

Tutoring and Access Support Center    

(415) 405-5516    tutoring@sfsu.edu     https://tutoring.sfsu.edu/  

Veteran Student Services 

Certification of educational benefits, academic support coordination, etc. 

Mari Chris Evans, University Registrar 

(415) 338-2336    veterans@sfsu.edu      https://veterans.sfsu.edu/  

Women’s Advocacy, Resources and Support 

Advocacy and programs on issues related to women and gender equity 

Women’s Center, Associated Students 

(415) 338-2486    womencenter@asi.sfsu.edu     https://asi.sfsu.edu/womens-center/