Recently, I attended the Fall Conference of the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network of Northern California, an organization I joined a couple of years ago as a presidential sponsor. I am delighted to know that our campus will host this conference next October!
Category Archives: Leadership news
Welcome back!
I am delighted to welcome each of you back to campus! You will feel the energy and excitement that ripples through campus as you walk around, settle in and prepare for classes. It is palpable!
Welcome SJSU’s first Vice President for Research and Innovation, Mohamed Abousalem
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Abousalem as our inaugural vice president for research and innovation (VPRI). Mohamed has served in a variety of teaching, research and leadership positions for three decades, most recently serving as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of California-Santa Cruz. He will join us at San Jose State University on June 10, 2019.
“Together, we are brilliant”: Leadership and the art of team-building
As I consider the many aspects of leadership that I find important in my position as president of San Jose State, I am reminded of a simple phrase by educator and author Steven W. Anderson that sums up a vital element of my overall leadership approach: “Alone we are smart. Together we are brilliant.” Truer words may never have been spoken about the importance of team-building
Leadership news
I am pleased to announce that Lisa Millora will be joining San Jose State as my new chief of staff, effective January 31. Lisa comes to us from Santa Clara University, where she has served in a variety of senior leadership roles.