Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Telephone: (408) 554-4972
basicneeds@scu.edu
The Basic Needs program is supported by a full-time Basic Needs Coordinator and an Assistant Dean for Student Life.
Jason Fitzer, Ph.D. (he/him)
Assistant Dean for Student Life Basic Needs & Campus Climate
Benson Memorial Center, 205
(408) 554-4583
Dr. Jason Fitzer has worked as a student affairs educator focused on helping students become involved and engaged for over a decade. A California native, Dr. Fitzer grew up in Northern California and graduated with a bachelor’s of science in business administration from California State University Chico. Dr. Fitzer has completed graduate education obtaining a master's of education in college student affairs administration and later a Ph.D. in counseling and student personnel services from the University of Georgia. His research focused on topics of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Dr. Fitzer has worked in various student engagement and support functions, including student government, fraternity and sorority life, student events, and student conduct.
