Students

Student-Related Matters

The University is here to support you, our students. If a strike occurs, services are continuing, most classes are continuing, we will complete the spring semester and celebrate commencement.

Still have questions after reviewing the content? Contact information is below.

  • Classes: Students should direct questions to department chairs (see table below)
  • Other: For any other questions, contact ask@csu.edu
Dean's Office cas@csu.edu (773) 995-3788
Mark Smith Associate Dean msmith23@csu.edu (773) 995-3788
Kay Dawson Art ldawson@csu.edu 773-995-3984
Joyce Gana Biology Chair jgana@csu.edu (773) 995-2183
Kristy Mardis Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Chair kmardis@csu.edu (773) 995-2517
Christine List Communications, Media Arts and Theatre Chair clist@csu.edu (773) 995-2280
Mark Smith Computing, Information, Mathematical Sciences,& Technology Interim Chair msmith23@csu.edu (773) 995-2104
Daniel Block Geography, Sociology, History, Africana Studies &Anthropology dblock@csu.edu (773) 995-2310
Mark Smith Music msmith23@csu.edu (773) 995-2104
Alesia Richardson Psychology & Counseling arichard@csu.edu (773) 995-2127
Derrick Collins Dean dkcollins@csu.edu (773) 995-3976
Roosevelt Martin Assoc Dean rmartin@csu.edu (773) 995-3953
Lavada Taylor Dean tlavada@csu.edu (773) 995-3988
Florah Luseno Advanced Studies fluseno@csu.edu (773) 995-2086
Mark Kutame HEPER mkutame@csu.edu (773) 995- 3650
Lavada Taylor Education Studies* tlavada@csu.edu (773) 995-3988
Patrice Boyles Dean pboyles@csu.edu (773) 995-4466
Matt Fete Dean mfete@csu.edu (773)821-2540
Charisse Johnson Associate Dean cjohns47@csu.edu (773) 821-2587
Michael Danquah Pharmaceutical Sciences mdanquah@csu.edu (773)821-2167
Daniel Kerner Pharmacy Practice dkerner@csu.edu (773)821-2153
Cheryl Jackson Health Information Administration cjacks67@csu.edu (773) 995-2593
Leslie Roundtree Occupational Therapy lroundtr@csu.edu (773) 995-2402
Matt Fete Nursing mfete@csu.edu (773)821-2540
Matt Fete Public Health mfete@csu.edu (773)821-2540
Joshua Vossler Dean jvossler@csu.edu (773) 995-2246
Charlene Snelling Library csnellin@csu.edu (773) 995-2557
Steve Rowe Dean srowe21@csu.edu (773) 995-4446
Antwone Cameron Dean deanofstudents@csu.edu (773) 995-4510  

 

Classes

A: Classes are generally taking place as planned, with some classes taught by another instructor, during the strike. CSU will make every effort to notify you by email, through Moodle, and a sign on the classroom door if class is canceled.

CSU will monitor whether faculty intend to teach assigned classes and attendance will be taken at each class. If there is not a substitute teacher,  you will be advised on next steps

The University is fully committed to our students, and our primary objective is to continue normal operations to the fullest extent possible, including minimizing disruptions to instructional programming.

A: Yes, you should attend class. CSU will notify you if there is a change in your course schedule through email, Moodle, and a sign on the classroom door. 

In the case that a faculty member or substitute does not show up for class, CSU will have a staff member come by within the first 15 minutes of class to advise you on next steps.

A: Please wait for at least 15 minutes before leaving, and then contact the department or college that houses the class or lab. CSU plans on having staff visit classes without instructors within 15 minutes to advise students on next steps.

A: Responses to missed classes will be handled at the departmental level. While it is impossible to predict exactly what will happen and describe all possible responses, the campus has made a concerted effort to plan for a variety of contingencies.

Our goal is to ensure that students receive the grades and credits earned for those classes in which they are enrolled. We are making plans to facilitate campus remaining in operation and the timely release of grades.

A: The decision to strike is up to each faculty member. Union members are not required to inform CSU whether they will strike and the university is not permitted to inquire about their status. The number of classes, labs and students that may be affected is unclear and depends on the level of participation in the strike.

 

Grades & Commencement

A: Our goal is to ensure that students receive the grades and credits earned for those classes in which they are enrolled. We are making plans to facilitate campus remaining in operation and the timely release of grades. 
A: Yes, commencement will take place as scheduled on May 18, 2023.

A: Yes. All student employees are required to report to their respective faculty and/or department supervisors during a strike. If a faculty member who normally supervises a student employee chooses to participate in the strike, the student employee should report to the Department Chairperson.

 

Student Workers

Q: Are undergraduate and graduate student employees still expected to report to work during a strike?

A: Yes. All student employees are required to report to their respective faculty and/or department supervisors during a strike. If a faculty member who normally supervises a student employee chooses to participate in the strike, the student employee should report to the Department Chairperson.

 

Points of Contact

Q: How can I stay up to date on progress with bargaining?

A: Visit the fact-based bargaining FAQ page: