SBOS Administration and Student Services

Stewart Donaldson, Ph.D., Dean

William Crano, Ph.D., Chair

Phone: (909) 607 - 3311
Email: William.Crano@cgu.edu

Edith Ramirez, Assistant to the Dean

Nicole Porter, M.A., Job and Internship Coordinator

John LaVelle, M.S., Director of Operations and External Affairs

John is a doctoral candidate in the Evaluation and Applied Research Methods program.  His responsibilities include managing the SBOS office along with planning and implementing large-scale events on campus such as the Annual Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology and the August Professional Development Series in Evaluation and Applied Research Methods.  In addition, he coordinates events for students, alumni, and faculty at professional conferences such as the annual meetings of the Western Psychological Association and the American Evaluation Association.  He oversees the SBOS newsletter, coordinates guest speakers for the Stauffer Colloquium series, and maintains the SBOS webpages.

Phone: (909) 607 - 9016
Email: John.LaVelle@cgu.edu

Fiona Grant, M.A., Student Representative

Fiona is a doctoral student in the Applied Social Psychology program, She is responsible for outreach to colleges and Psi Chi, providing consultations with prospective and future students, and giving both individualized and group tours.

Phone: (909) 607 - 0878
Email: Career.Advisor@cgu.edu

Alexis Alabastro, M.A., Outreach Assistant

Fiona is a doctoral student in the Applied Social Psychology program, She is responsible for assisting with outreach projects, developing the SBOS newsletters, and the implementation of large-scale events.

Email: Alexis.Alabastro2@cgu.edu

Linda Pillow, Program Coordinator

Linda is responsible for activities of the SBOS programs, which includes planning, communication, and coordination with CGU Student Affairs. She leads the Student Services area providing guidance, administrative support, and service to students. She assists the Faculty with administrative and student support.

Phone: (909) 607 - 1410
Email: Linda.Pillow@cgu.edu

Sherry Nissen, Administrative Assistant

Sherry is the primary contact in the office, assisting students and faculty.  She assists in coordinating the admissions process, supporting incoming students, and administering department programs.  In addition to general office duties, her responsibilities include performing a broad range of administrative duties.

Phone: (909) 607 - 8603
Email: Sherry.Nissen@cgu.edu

Linda Meyer, M.A., Associate Director of the SBOS M.A. Co-Concentration Program

Linda is a doctoral student in the Developmental Psychology program.  She assists with MA co-concentration student advising, communications, and program support. She is also responsible for academic and career development events for our MA students.

Phone: (909) 607 - 7116
Email: Linda.Meyer@cgu.edu

Dave Mendelsohn, Student Services/Program Support

Dave is a doctoral student in the Organizational Behavior Psychology program. Dave shares responsibilities in the SBOS office reception area and his primary focus is assisting with student requests. He also provides assistance to our PhD students and on program/class needs.

Phone: (909) 621 - 8084
Email: sbos@cgu.edu

Wes Posson, Student Services/Program Support

Wes is a MA student in the Positive Organizational Psychology and Evaluation program. Wes shares responsibilities in the SBOS office reception area and his primary focus is assisting with student requests. He also provides assistance to our applicants and new SBOS students.

Phone: (909) 621 - 8084
Email: newstudent@cgu.edu

Jennie Giron, Student Services/Program Support

Jennie is a doctoral student in the Organizational Behavior Psychology and MBA programs. Jennie shares responsibilities in the SBOS office reception area which include assisting students, faculty, staff, and others that walk-in, call, or email the department. She handles the catering for SBOS functions.

Phone: (909) 621 - 8084
Email: sbos@cgu.edu

Sandra Seymour, Director of Budget and Finance

Sandra works with faculty, students, and staff on all budgetary matters. She is responsible for monitoring existing budgets, formulates annual administrative budgets, prepares financial statements for department accounts, and ensures conformance to budgetary compliance.

Phone: (909) 621 - 8079
Email: Sandra.Seymour@cgu.edu

Estefany Guiterrez, Finance Assistant