Honors Faculty and Staff

Stacey Sinclair, Ph.D.
Director, University Honors Program

Contact
Office: Administration Building, Room 201A
Phone: (619) 594-2518
Fax: (619) 594-7934
E-mail: stacey.sinclair@sdsu.edu

Dr. Stacey Sinclair is involved in a diverse range of Honors activities including recruiting students, mentoring scholars, developing the Honors curriculum, and helping organize the growth and development of Honors as an integral part of SDSU. In collaboration with her colleagues, she has articulated ambitious plans and a coherent vision for the honors program, which she is always enthusiastic about sharing: "Within five years, our Honors Program will garner national prominence and be well on its way to a distinctive Honors College. To that end, we will nurture the rich learning environment and intensive student engagement traditionally associated with a small liberal arts college, within a context of the vast resources of a major urban research university-situated on the Pacific Rim.  Make no mistake: our students, including those from underrepresented groups, will be prepared for the global opportunities of the 21st Century, and they will make a difference in the world."

Dr. Sinclair possesses a distinctive blend of dynamic teaching, focused academic research, and administrative experience. She is the faculty advisor for the Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society and sits on the Honors Council. Her research, publication, and teaching focus on social constructionist theory, discursive psychology, cultural studies, and conflict resolution. She has published numerous journal articles and book chapters on these topics and presents her work at the national and international level. Dr. Sinclair is co-author of the book New Horizons in Multicultural Counseling published by Sage in 2008.

Stacey comes from the east coast and came to SDSU after graduating with her Ph.D. in Counseling from The University of North Carolina in 2001. She received her Master of Arts degree in Psychology from James Madison University, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech, graduating Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Sinclair also teaches students in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology (CSP) at SDSU.

One of Stacey's primary interests is international travel. She has traveled extensively throughout the world.

Michelle Lopez
Advisor, University Honors Program

Contact
Office: Administration Building, Room 201A
Phone: (619) 594-8071
Fax: (619) 594-7934
E-mail: mlopez@mail.sdsu.edu
Fall 2008 Office Hours: Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome

• Tuesday/Thursday  8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Wednesday   12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• By appointment

If you come by during these hours and I am out of the office for meetings, please call (619) 594-8071 or email mlopez@mail.sdsu.edu to make an appointment.
Or
Please call or email ahead of time to set an appointment, so I can better serve you.

Michelle Lopez is a proud alumna of San Diego State University (SDSU) where she earned both a BS in Biology and her Single Subject (CLAD) teaching credential from the SDSU Teacher Education program. Her goal is to complete a Masters in Education from SDSU, while continuing to work in the Division of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Sciences.  Michelle brings to the honors program over ten years' experience in program administration and experience creating various research and professional activities to mentor and advise students on track for graduate study.  Michelle’s research interests include mentoring and retaining underrepresented students in the sciences.

Michelle has joint appointments in the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and the College of Sciences (COS).  In the DUS, she advises honors students on academic, career, and other information regarding the University Honors Program (UHP).  In the COS she also helps direct and manage the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded, MBRS – Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity Program.  She finds her background in biology and education along with her passion for mentoring and teaching are relevant for assisting all students in graduating from SDSU and entering graduate programs in various disciplines. 

Michelle has a long-standing commitment to the development and retention of all students.  Her contributions to diverse and under-represented student talents have been recognized in the College of Sciences through her mentoring and advising of students who come from underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.  Additionally, Michelle has established a network of connections through various institutions, is a strong advocate for opportunities and resources for students, and she has consulted for other student support programs in numerous capacities.  She has been recognized for her development of the Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) in the College of Sciences (2000-2007), which promoted scholarly research of all science and engineering students.  The URS now serves as the SDSU campus-wide model for the Student Research Symposium (SRS), the first annual symposium held spring 2008.  She continues to facilitate various academic and professional development workshops for the COS and the DUS, sits on various committees, including the SDSU Diversity, Equity and Outreach committee and Diversity Council, and has received various awards for outstanding service, mentoring, and advising. Students who have attained personal, academic and/or career success from her mentoring return to SDSU each year and serve as role models and mentors for current students.