Hassija named a CSUSB dean

Christina Hassija has been named dean of Cal State San Bernardino’s College of Social and behavioral sciences.

A faculty member since 2013, Hassija has also been made a full-tenured professor in the psychology department, according to a statement on the university’s website.

Hassija, who was hired following a national search, began her new position on July 1.

“I am honored to serve as dean and am eager to foster a culture of collaboration and support that empowers the success of CSUSB’s students, faculty, and staff,” Hassija said in the statement.

Hassija recently served a one-year term as interim dean of the College of Social and behavioral sciences, where she was in charge of several academic departments and research centers, according to the statement.