The California State University Board of Trustees today named Mohammad Qayoumi president of San Jose State University.
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SAN JOSE, CA –The California State University Board of Trustees today named Mohammad Qayoumi, president of California State University, East Bay, as president of San José State University.
“I am honored and humbled to be selected and to accept the challenge of leading San José State University in the years ahead,” said Qayoumi. “The tremendous opportunities and boundless possibilities of SJSU will only be limited by our imagination. I look forward to working with the talented students to ensure they have a rich and rewarding college experience and to prepare them for future success.”
Qayoumi was one of three finalists for the position who spent last week visiting the campus. Qayoumi will assume the San José presidency in the summer, and succeeds interim President Don Kassing who retired in 2008, and returned last September to serve in an interim capacity until a new president is selected. The Board of Trustees will set Qayoumi’s compensation during its May board meeting.
“Dr. Qayoumi’s proven leadership abilities, commitment to students and administrative experience will be a tremendous asset to the campus and the community,” said CSU Trustee Debra Farar, chair of the presidential search committee. “His energy, innovation, progressive vision and ability to connect with students provide a strong foundation to lead San José State moving forward.”
Qayoumi has served as president of Cal State East Bay since 2006. He came to Cal State East Bay from Cal State Northridge, where he served as vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer from 2000 until 2006, and was also a tenured professor of engineering management. Previously, Qayoumi served as associate vice president for administration at San José; director of utilities and engineering services, director of technical services, and staff engineer, University of Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition, Qayoumi served as an engineer on a variety of projects in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Qayoumi holds a B.S. in electrical engineering, American University of Beirut. He holds four degrees from the University of Cincinnati: a Master of Science in nuclear engineering, a Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering, and MBA, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering.
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