Chico State is a comprehensive public university located 90 miles north of Sacramento and 175 miles northeast of San Francisco. The University operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system and enrolls approximately 17,500 students. Founded in 1887, Chico State is the second-oldest university in the CSU system and is the anchor institution for Northern California, serving a sprawling 12-county service area. The University is comprised of seven colleges, five schools, 28 specialized centers, and numerous support units. More than 950 staff members and 1,170 faculty members are committed to the mission of student success. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 23 to 1, and the average undergraduate class size is 30. Chico State is accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC), as well as 25 professional associations covering all seven colleges. The campus community is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Chico State is one of the most highly ranked regional public universities in the West and regularly recognized as a top-value institution. The University emphasizes and fosters equity and inclusiveness, sustainability, service to the community, and civic engagement that transforms student learning and enhances the local and extended environment. The University’s motto—“Today Decides Tomorrow”—emphasizes the institution’s profound sense of place and purpose “to be a living and learning community worthy of the trust that our students and the people of California have placed in us.” The University helps today’s students develop into tomorrow’s successful citizens. Chico State’s unique combination of scholarly pursuits, civic engagement, and a strong connection to the Chico community has earned it national and international accolades. As of fall 2019, 97.5% of the total student population comes from California: 27.8% from CSU, Chico's service area; 10.7% from the Sacramento Area; 20.5% from the San Francisco Bay Area; 22.1% from the Los Angeles area; and 16.4% from the rest of California. The remaining 2.5% are out-of-state or international students. CSU, Chico has nearly 143,000 alumni living in California and around the world. Many alums remain strongly connected to the University and enjoy returning for events and celebrations such as The Chico Experience Week, which brings Chico State students, alumni, parents, and friends together. As a University that educates students from a variety of ethnic, cultural and international backgrounds, we value and seek a diverse faculty, staff, and administration. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda. Our campus welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment.