CSU, Chico News

Byron Jackson, chair of the Department of Political Science, has been appointed to a two-year term as interim dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University, Chico.

Jackson will start his new position Aug. 1. He replaces Jeanne Thomas, who has accepted a position as dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Michigan University.

Jackson has been on the political science faculty at CSU, Chico since 1974. He has held a number of administrative posts, including serving as vice provost for academic affairs from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, he served for two years as associate dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. From 1982 to 1986, he held the position of special assistant to the dean of the Graduate School.

Jackson received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and completed his undergraduate work at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Penn. He is the author of “The Encyclopedia of American Public Policy,” published by ABC-CLIO Inc. in 1999. He co-authored “Nuclear Energy Policy,” also published by ABC-CLIO, in 1990.

“President Zingg and I have full confidence in Dr. Jackson’s ability to provide leadership for the college,” said Scott McNall, provost and vice president for academic affairs, in a memo to campus about Jackson’s appointment. “Please join us in congratulating him on his new role.”

Jackson said he expects the position will have challenges, but knows the college well and is looking to working with the faculty and departments to help them meet their program and professional goals.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers degrees in anthropology, child development, economics, geography, health and community service, political science, psychology, social science, sociology and social work. In fall 2003, the college had 2,464 majors.

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