College of Communications • Student Success Center

Student Success Team

Important Updates

The Student Success Center services are available virtually. All advising services will be by pre-scheduled appointments.  Click " Book Appointments Opens in new window " to schedule an advising appointment. If you have a preference (Phone or Zoom), let your adviser know in the optional "comments" section when booking your appointment. If you opt for a phone appointment, your adviser will contact you at the phone number provided. If you indicate a Zoom preference, please check your CSUF e-mail on the day of your appointment for the meeting link. 

Please know that our appointment system opens up availability up to two weeks ahead and books quickly during peak registration periods, so please check daily for upcoming openings. You may also do a virtual drop-in appointment (10minutes) when availale.  Read more about the academic advising options and schedule (Click Here).

Services

A Greeting from Dr. Robert L. Flores, assistant dean.

Hello, Titan!

Welcome to the College of Communications Student Success Center! We are proud to partner with you during your time at CSUF while pursuing your educational and personal advancement. The Student Success Center offers GE and major academic advising for all College of Communications undergraduate students, drop-in career advising, connection to the internship program, information regarding student involvement, scholarship opportunities, and connecting you to resources to help you graduate.

Your Student Success Center has adopted a virtual model to provide you with continuous support during this time. All staff are working remotely, and you can schedule your  virtual academic advising appointment online Opens in new window . 

 

Meet Your Student Success Team!

Robert Flores Dr. Robert L. Flores,  Assistant Dean rflores@fullerton.edu
See the Assistant Dean if:
You are experiencing a complex/sensitive student issue

You have a concern related to your Titan experience

You need to consult about a University/College appeal

You need to be connected to University/College resources 

Connie Chen Connie Chen,  Academic Advisor yjchen@fullerton.edu •  Schedule An Appointment
See the Academic Advisor if:

You have questions on major, GE and degree requirements (excluding COMD majors).

You are a COMD major and have questions regarding GE requirements.

You are a Finish in Four Scholar and need to have your course contract approved.

You need assistance in going over your TDA and to develop your class schedule.         

                                                                                         You are on academic probation and have a registration hold.

                                                                                         You are a prospective student or returning student and are seeking re-admission.

Stephanie Malone Stephanie Malone,  Academic Advisor stmalone@fullerton.edu • Schedule An Appointment
See the Academic Advisor if:
You have questions on major, GE and degree requirements (excluding COMD majors).

You are a Finish in Four Scholar and need to have your course contract approved.

You need assistance in going over your TDA and to develop your class schedule.

You are a  prospective student or returning student and are seeking re-admission.

Axis Avalos Axis Avalos,  Retention Specialist (Fr./So.) axavalos@fullerton.edu • Schedule An Appointment
See the Retention Specialist if you are a freshman or sophomore, and:
You have academic probation questions.

You need information on university/college academic policies (GPA requirements,
petitions, withdraws, change of grade, etc.).

You would like to create an academic plan to ensure you are on the right track
for graduating in four years.

You need assistance reading and understanding your Titan Degree Audit.

Tammy Rogers Tammy Rogers, Graduation Specialist (Jr./Sr.)  
trogers@fullerton.edu • Schedule An Appointment
See the Graduation Specialist if you are a junior or senior, and:

 You have questions about applying for graduation, or the grad check approval process for COMM, CTVA and CMST (HCOM) majors and minors.

You need guidance with creating a graduation plan.

You are near graduation and need modifications to your Titan Degree Audit (TDA), including course approvals, repeat deductions, GE adjustments, etc.

You are a candidate for graduation who has received a graduation deficiency notification. 

                                                                               
                                                                                        You need to change your graduation term.

                                                                                        You are a former student who was close to graduating, and would like to explore                                                                                           options to complete your degree.

Amber Chitty Wilson Amber Chitty Wilson, COMM/HCOM Faculty Internship Coordinator
achitty@fullerton.edu • College Park - 460-16
 See the COMM/HCOM Internship Coordinator if:

If you are a COMM/HCOM student and have questions after reviewing the internship website.

If you are a COMM/HCOM  student and you need help or resources to plan your required internship.

Shelley Murray Shelley Murray, CTVA Faculty Internship Coordinator
samurray@fullerton.edu • College Park – 650-16
See the CTVA Internship Coordinator if:
You have a CTVA internship related question after reviewing the internship website.

You are a CTVA students and need help or resources to plan your required internship.

Laura Neal, Career Specialist
lneal@fullerton.edu • (Schedule An Appointment)
See the Career Specialist if:

You would like career advising for your major.

You are interested in job search preparation (resumes, cover letters, interviewing, etc.).

You are interested in skill development (internships, volunteer work, etc.).

You want to explore graduate school and graduate school preparation.