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VANGUARD UNIVERSITY
55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-9601
714.556.3610
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
General Information, 800.722.6279
Campus Visits and Events, 714.966.5400
GRADUATE AND NURSING ADMISSIONS
Admissions Information & Program Inquiries, 714.966.5499
Nursing: RN to BSN, MSN, Post-Master’s CNS Certificate
Graduate: Clinical Psychology, Education, Leadership Studies, Organizational Psychology, Theology
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ADMISSIONS
Admissions Information & Program Inquiries, 714.668.6130
Business, Early Childhood, Human Trafficking, Online Ministry and Leadership, Psychology, Religion
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
Michael J. Beals, PhD, President, 714.966.5480
Chip Espinoza, PhD, Interim Provost, Dean of Strategy and Innovation, 714.966.5430
Jeremy Moser, Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer
Tim Young, EdD, Vice President for Student Affairs, 714.966.5487
Kim Johnson, Vice President for Enrollment Management, 714.966.5414
Justin McIntee, Vice President for University Advancement, 714.966.5458
Michael D. Wilson, PhD, Associate Provost & Dean of the College, 714.966.5428
Renea Brathwaite, PhD, Dean of Professional Studies, Acting Chief Diversity Officer, 714.668.6114
Jonathan Allbaugh, PhD, Dean of Missional Effectiveness, 714.662.5260
ATHLETICS
Athletics Information, 714.619.6620
Director of Athletics, 714.619.6615
Associate Athletics Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, 714.619.6613
Associate Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Development, 714.619.6605
Assistant Athletics Director of Event and Communications, 714.619.6622
Senior Administrative Assistant, 714.619.6620
Softball, 714.619.6603
Women’s Basketball, 714.619.6606
Men’s Basketball, 714.619.6613
Baseball, 714.619.6612
Women’s Soccer, 714.619.6609
Men’s Soccer, 714.619.6609
Women’s Volleyball, 714.619.6611
Men's Volleyball, 714.619.6620
Cross Country & Track & Field, 714.619.6608
Men's Wrestling, 714.619.6620
Men's Golf, 714.619.6619
Women's Golf, 714.619.6619
Stunt, 714.619.6602
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Undergraduate Program, 714.619.6300
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood, 714.668.6130
Liberal Studies, 714.668.6134
Graduate Programs in Education, 714.619.6402
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Undergraduate Program, 714.619.6440
Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, 714.619.6450
Graduate Program in Organizational Psychology, 714.619.6458
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION
Undergraduate Religion, 714.966.6341
Graduate Programs in Religion, 714.668.6116
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Anthropology, 714.619.6430
Art, 714.619.3092
Biology, 714.619.6460
Chemistry, 714.619.6460
Communication, 714.619.6330
English, 714.619.6341
History-Political Science, 714.619.6430
Kinesiology, 714.619.6460
Mathematics, 714.619.6460
Music, 714.619.6411
Sociology, 714.619.6430
Spanish, 714.619.6430
Theatre Arts, 714.619.6420
SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Business, 714.668.6130
Psychology, 714.668.6130
Religion, 714.668.6130
RN to BSN Nursing Program, 714.668.6130
UNIVERSITY SERVICES & RESOURCES ALUMNI
Alumni Director, 714.966.5462
BOOKSTORE
Bookstore Manager, 714.966.6722. For questions about textbooks, tradebooks, special ordering of books, emblematics (items with a VU logo), graduation regalia, academically priced software, used book purchases, i.e., buyback.
Check out our online store: vanguardshop.com
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Student Accounts Information, 714.966.5489
Cashier, 714.966.5489
CAMPUS SAFETY
Campus Safety, 714.966.6799
CAREER SERVICES
Career Services, 714.619.6474
CHURCH RELATIONS
Church Relations Coordinator, 714.662.5262
The Church Relations Office serves as a liaison between the University and the churches of the SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God, as well non-A/G churches in the area, and those throughout the country who have students at VU.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Individual and Couples Counseling Available
Appointments with a therapist may be requested online or by calling 714.662.5256
Doug Hutchinson, M.S., LMFT License #97859, Director, 714.619.6481
Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Psychologist, 714.619.6480
Elizabeth Banks, Coordinator of Student Services, 714.619.6482
EVENT RELATIONS
714.662.5293
Wedding and Conference Information and Reservations
FINANCIAL AID
General Information, 714.966.5490
HEALTH CENTER
Treatment for injury & illness, diagnostic testing & additional health services
Make an appointment online or contact 714.619.6471
Jaime Finch, FNP, 714.619.6459
HUMAN RESOURCES
General Information, 714.662.5283
Joe Baffa, Director of Human Resources, 714.662.5285
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Help Desk, 714.619.6500
For information and technical assistance with on-campus network and Internet connectivity, computer labs, telephones, and voice mail.
OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Denise Khaw, Associate Dean of Students, 714.662.5253
Dellareese Cofield-Martinez, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, 714.662.5264
Eman Saeidi, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, 714.662.4822
Brooke Morrissy, Assistant Director of New Student Experience & Family Relations, 714.662.5280
Andrea Pomije, Assistant Director of Student Programming, 714.662.5264
Alea Baker, Administrative Assistant, 714.662.5255
LIBRARY
General Information, 714.966.5474
MAIL CENTER
General Information, 714.662.5298
vanguard Magazine
Melanie Vogel, Editor in Chief
PUBLIC RELATIONS
For all media inquiries, please contact media@vanguard.edu.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
General Information, 714.662.5200
Transcript Information, 714.662.5209
RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF
Shelley Youd, Director of Residence Life, 714.619.6487
Megan Sisk, Assistant Director of Housing, 714.662.5275
Joy Parker, Resident Director of Balboa and Newport Halls, 714.662.5277
Tessa Crellin, Resident Director of Catalina Hall, 714.662.5276
Victor Akioyame, Resident Director of Huntington Hall, 714.662.5274
Paola Martinez, Resident Director of Laguna Hall, 714.662.5279
Justin Capener, Resident and Commuter Life Director, 714.662.5270
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Michael Whitford, University Campus Pastor, 714.662.5250
STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION
Amanda Lebrecht, Director of Student Success and Retention, 714.619.6486
TITLE IX
General Information
Elizabeth Banks, Title IX Coordinator, 714.662.5271
Email: vutitleix@vanguard.edu
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UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
General Information, 714.966.5458
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
General Information, 714.966.5447