California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred García has appointed Susan A. Andrzejewski to serve as California State University Channel Islands’ interim president.

Andrzejewski, who currently serves as the university’s dean of the Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics, will begin her new appointment on Aug. 4.

“Dr. Andrzejewski is an innovative and collaborative leader, recognized for advancing student success through data-informed initiatives, experiential learning and regional partnerships,” said García.

“In addition, she has been a trusted and strategic partner to outgoing President Richard Yao, demonstrating impressive university-wide leadership and undeniable strategic acumen,” García said.

“With her strong connections to CSU Channel Islands and outstanding professional skills and personal qualities, Dr. Andrzejewski is the ideal person to lead the university through this time of transition,” she said.

Andrzejewski joined CSUCI in 2014 as an assistant professor of marketing. In 2018, she was named interim dean of the Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics and later named permanent dean in 2021.

As dean, she has led the school’s accreditation efforts, oversaw the development of two strategic plans, cultivated and strengthened a culture of shared governance, and spearheaded the revision of undergraduate curricula while preparing to launch an innovative business analytics graduate program in fall 2025, with additional graduate programs in digital marketing and accounting forthcoming.

“It is truly an honor to serve as interim president of CSUCI—a university that has been my home for over a decade,” Andrzejewski said. “I care deeply about this campus community and am inspired every day by the passion, resilience and dedication of our students, faculty and staff.

“I’m excited to work alongside all of them and our community partners as together we continue to shape a bright and inclusive future for CSUCI.”  

Prior to her work at CSUCI, she was a tenured professor of marketing in the Business, Organizations and Society Department at Frankin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 

Andrzejewski holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bethany College, and a master’s and Ph.D. in social psychology from Northeastern University.

At its July meeting, the CSU Board of Trustees will be asked to approve Andrzejewski’s compensation as interim president. Andrzejewski will serve in the position until the board completes a national search for the university’s next regularly appointed president.