Jennifer Helzer, part of the California State University, Stanislaus faculty since 2001, has been appointed Interim Director of International Education.
Helzer, who holds a doctorate in geography from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in geography from Chico State, came to Stanislaus State as an assistant associate professor in 2001. She was promoted to professor of geography in 2012.
In addition to her teaching duties, she has held several administrative roles and currently is the co-director of the geography program and director of the master’s of science program in interdisciplinary studies — geospatial analysis of human environmental change.
Helzer is the campus representative to the Chancellor’s Office for the Academic Council on International Programs. She also serves on the campus committee to implement and prioritize the strategic plan, and serves as the service learning liaison.