Instructionally Related Activities


Effective July 1, 2023, the fiscal administration portion of the Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) program
 transitioned from Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) to the Division of Administration and Finance (AF).
All IRA-funded activities and transactions MUST adhere to state policies and procedures .

 

Chartfield Information

Fund:  TA002 Instructionally Related Activities (IRA)

Mandatory CFS Chartfield String: Account + Fund (TA002) + Department  + Program
                NOTE: Class code is no longer required

Authority: 
     Education Code 89230Opens in new window
     Education Code 89700
     Education Code 89721(h)
     Executive Order 1000 - Section IIIA

Fund Specifics: Mandatory Category II Fees

EC § 89230 states, “Instructionally related activities mean those activities and laboratory experiences that are at least partially sponsored by an academic discipline or department and that are, in the judgment of the president of a particular campus, with the approval of the trustees, integrally related to its formal instructional offerings. Activities that are considered to be essential to a quality educational program and an important instructional experience for any student enrolled in the respective program may be considered instructionally related activities.”

Common Examples of IRA Programs:

  1. Intercollegiate athletics: costs that are necessary for a basic competitive program, including equipment and supplies and scheduled travel, not provided by the state. May not use these Category II fees for Athletic grants per this Ed Code.
  2. Radio, television, film: costs related to the provision of basic "hands-on" experience not provided by the state. Purchase or rental of films as instructional aids shall not be included.
  3. Music and dance performances: costs to provide experience in individual and group performance, including recitals, before audiences and in settings sufficiently varied to familiarize students with the performance facet of the field.
  4. Theatre and musical productions: basic support of theatrical and operatic activities sufficient to permit experience not only in actual performance, but in production, direction, set design, and other elements considered a part of professional training in these fields.
  5. Art exhibits: support for student art shows given in connection with degree programs.
  6. Publications: the costs to support and operate basic publication programs, including a periodic newspaper and other laboratory experience basic to journalism and literary training. Additional publications designed primarily to inform or entertain shall not be included.
  7. Forensics: activities designed to provide experience in debate, public speaking, and related programs, including travel required for a competitive debate program.
  8. Other activities: activities associated with other instructional areas that are consistent with purposes included in the above may be added as they are identified.

Resources:

IRA Contacts:

Academic Affairs
College/Department Contact Information
Business and Economics Sabrina Roche
sroche@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-2201
College of the Arts Chris Johnson
chrjohnson@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4879
Communications Barbara Kerr
bkerr@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4660
Education Alicia Wagner
alwagner@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4416
Engineering and Computer Science Tanya Hinh
tahinh@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-8523
Extension


 Sharon Ting
sharonting@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-5427
Health and Human Development Nathan Van Diggele
nvandiggele@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-7299

Ivan Munguia
imunguia@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-3165
Humanities and Social Science Pat Balderas
pbalderas@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-5026
International Programs: Study Abroad and Global Engagement Shari Merrill
smerrill@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-3427
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Amanda Villagran
avillagran@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4893
Pollak Library Yarixel Smith-Tetrick
yari.smith@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-7417
Provost Office Alyssa Adamson
aadamson@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-2194

Bonnie Li Victorino
blivictorino@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-8825
Administration and Finance
College/Department Contact Information
Accounting Services & Financial Reporting Lynn Ganac
lganac@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-8474

Justin Chan
juschan@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-8371
Accounts Payable Alberto Contreras
albertocontreras@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-3750
Contracts & Procurement Alex Rosales
alexrosales@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4503
Controller's Office Michael Au-yeung
mau-yeung@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4075
Resource Planning & Budget Raymond Juanico
rjuanico@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4284
Travel Operations Alberto Contreras
albertocontreras@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-3750

Zarita Moore
zmoore@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-3543
HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
College/Department Contact Information
Academic HR Natalie Bersig
nbersig@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-3824
Payroll Antoinette Roberts
aroberts@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-2066
Position Management Seng Rojas
serojas@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4677
Risk Management Michael Coughlin
mcoughlin@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-8673

International Travel
foreigntravel@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-7346
Talent Acquisition Tammy Dietzel
tdietzel@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-6731
Student Affairs
College/Department Contact Information
Associated Students, Inc. Susan Collins
sucollins@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-7456
Athletics Sara Perry
saraperry@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-2129
Student Affairs Resource, Budget, & Planning Rob Scialdone
rscialdone@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-2025

IRA Info Sessions with Campus Partners

  • IRA Welcome Info Session with Campus Partners VideoOpens in new window
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    Discover the various methods for procuring goods and services, tailored to meet the unique needs of your program. Learn when to create a Purchase Order, how to obtain IT Authorization, secure a Q Number from E-Business, and effectively use a Procurement Card for seamless transactions.
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    Master the essentials for managing these critical aspects of your program. Learn how to efficiently process honorariums, handle check and hospitality requests, coordinate travel, organize field trips, and obtain foreign travel insurance—all while ensuring compliance with university policies. We'll provide you with best practices, practical tips, and the tools you need to streamline these tasks.
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    Unlock the skills of efficient hiring practices. Whether you're quick-hiring special consultants, hiring student assistants or graduate assistants, setting up position student task profiles, or requesting volunteers, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need. Learn how to navigate each process smoothly and ensure compliance with university guidelines.
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