President

President

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees invites nominations and applications for the position of President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). The University's next President will be an ambitious and innovative leader who welcomes the challenge and opportunity present in assuming the presidency of a storied institution that is well positioned to leverage its support from the campus, the legislature, and the surrounding community as it continues on its path to its brightest future.

Cal Poly Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona has a rich history unlike that of any other institution in Southern California. The University first opened in September 1938 in San Dimas, California as a satellite campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In 1949, W. K. Kellogg, the entrepreneur who founded the Kellogg Company, deeded 813 acres of land to the state of California, which is today's Cal Poly Pomona Campus. In 1961, 329 women joined the student body of Cal Poly SLO for the first time, and five years later, the Pomona campus separated from the SLO campus. In 1972, the university was granted university status and renamed California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Today, Cal Poly Pomona is part of the 22-campus CSU system and stands as an influential and impactful regional comprehensive state university, recently designated as an R2 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, home to approximately 27,000 students, 2,250 faculty and staff, and that benefits from a network of more than 170,000 alumni.

Cal Poly Pomona offers a transformative, world-class education - known as the CPP Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) - rooted in experiential learning, discovery and innovation. As one of three polytechnic universities in the CSU, Cal Poly Pomona prides itself on cultivating student practitioners, integrative thinkers and model leaders through a “ Become by Doing ” approach that prepares students for civic engagement and fulfilling professional and personal lives. The university is ranked the #1 polytechnic university in the nation for social mobility, and its caring and inclusive campus community is committed to honoring and supporting varied paths to success for its diverse student body. The multi-disciplinary nature of Cal Poly Pomona's PolyX approach develops graduates who are not only ready to succeed in the professional world on day one but are also resilient, agile, and adaptable for the workforce of tomorrow. Nowhere else can students ride an Arabian horse , practice on a Steinway piano, bring a new product to market, and build a liquid-fueled rocket.

The University includes eight academic colleges ( Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture , College of Business Administration , College of Education and Integrative Studies , College of Engineering , College of Environmental Design , Collins College of Hospitality Management , College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences , and College of Science ) that together offer 54 bachelor's degrees, 37 master's degrees, and a doctorate in education. Beyond the campus, Cal Poly Pomona provides a strategic selection of academic programs across eight locations in southern California, including an agricultural training program in Escondido, an evening-hours K-12 administrative service credential at various high schools throughout greater Los Angeles, and a Master of Interior Architecture program within the UCLA Extension space.

Cal Poly Pomona is located in an idyllic foothill location in the San Gabriel Valley at the nexus of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles and within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains, and deserts. The University is accredited by the WSCUC and many of its programs are also individually accredited by specialized boards and associations. For more information about Cal Poly Pomona, please visit https : / / www.cpp.edu / .

Position Summary

Appointed by the CSU Board of Trustees and reporting directly to the CSU Chancellor, the President will serve as the University's chief executive officer responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and related institutional goals and objectives. The President will oversee the University's administration and operations and implement the priorities, policies and procedures adopted by the CSU system. The President will focus on achieving the University's core mission to nurture and support students' unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellect through engaged teaching, learning, scholarship, applied research, and public service that support their overall success, well-being, and the greater good. The President will serve as an executive leader of the CSU system, working collaboratively with the Chancellor and her Executive Leadership Team to advance the mission of the CSU system.

The President must be a visionary, vibrant, and inclusive leader dedicated to advancing Cal Poly Pomona and enhancing the experience of all who consider the University their home. To do so, the President will serve as a strong advocate for Cal Poly Pomona and actively engage with campus colleagues and the community to support the University's educational mission. The President will work closely with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community leaders to foster an environment committed to teaching and research excellence while showcasing the campus' polytechnic identity and passion for serving its community. As the campus' most visible champion, the President will serve at the forefront in enhancing existing and creating new relationships with alumni, community leaders, donors, and friends of the University in the local and regional community.

In serving as one of the leading spokespersons and advocates for higher education in the region and the state, the President will be an influential leader who must possess excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, diplomacy, personal and professional integrity, and an earned reputation for working collegially and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies. The President will act as a catalyst for creativity and innovation, and will work with the Chancellor, the CSU Board of Trustees, the state of California legislature, and other CSU system leaders to further enhance higher education in California.

view the full Leadership Profile and list of Essential Qualities and Characteristics, please visit : https : / / www.spaexec.com / pd / CPP-President.pdf .

Application / Nomination Process

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that describes their relevant experience. Submission of materials via email is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee. All nominations, applications and related materials will be handled with strict confidence.

Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted by email to :

Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner

Sal Venegas Jr., Partner

Email : apsearch@spaexec.com

Refer to code “CPP-President” in the subject line

SP&A Executive Search

6512 Painter Avenue

Whittier, CA 90601

Cal Poly Pomona considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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