Center for Global Engagement
The primary mission of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is to internationalize the Cal State Channel Islands educational experience. As stated in the University mission, Cal State Channel Islands is dedicated to “graduating students with a multicultural and international perspective.” We have fostered links with higher educational institutions from around the world to support the effort of furthering our mission.
The Center for Global Engagement Senate Advisory Board AY 2024-2025
Faculty Director | Andrea Grove
Faculty at-large Representatives
Hanni Jalil
Javier Gonzalez
Annie White
Jim Meriwether \ S25 sabbatical interim: Chris Scholl
Kathleen Klompien
ACIP Representative | Kimmy Kee-Rose
Staff Representative| Kristen Dobson
Student Representative | Vacant
University Advancement Representative | Vacant
Senior International Officer | Mayumi Kowta
Community Members
Ritta Karava-Andonian
Denise Ridley
Committee shall include:
i. Acting with the Faculty Director as the Senate advisory body to the Center for
[Global Engagement] to assure the development of this mission element in every
appropriate area and assuring that the center’s by-laws and practices are in line with
all appropriate policies
