91猎奇 President Teniente-Matson overlooking 91猎奇.

A New Leader at 91猎奇

Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson was appointed President of San Jos茅 State University on November 16, 2022, and assumed the presidency on January 16, 2023. Dr. Teniente-Matson now leads the oldest public university in the west, the founding campus of the California State University system, and Silicon Valley鈥檚 only public university. The first Latina president in the university鈥檚 history, President Teniente-Matson is focused on continuing to provide opportunities for students to benefit from the transformative power of an 91猎奇 education.

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鈥淭he university boasts an unparalleled history of service to the region and state, and serves as an exemplar for research and discovery with graduates impacting industries and communities throughout Silicon Valley.鈥�

鈥擯resident Cynthia Teniente-Matson

Meet the President

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Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The excellence and history of San Jos茅 State sets it apart for me. I am excited by the leadership possibilities in such a robust urban area that is truly an innovation corridor at the heart of Silicon Valley. San Jos茅 State offers many opportunities for experiential learning, community engagement, and undergraduate research as part of a growing research portfolio, all while leveraging our geography to make a positive impact on our region, in California and in our world.

Presidential Highlights

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Priorities

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Freedom of Speech

San Jos茅 State University believes that freedom of expression is a cornerstone of a diverse democracy and essential to the educational process. The university shall ensure that individuals and groups are afforded wide latitude in exercising the right of free expression and that their constitutionally protected right to free expression is protected while on campus.

The California State Capitol building.

Community and Government Relations

The Community and Government Relations (CGR) Team serves San Jos茅 State University by creating and strengthening strategic relationships and partnerships with local, state, and federal elected officials and agencies.

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Task Force on Community Safety and Policing

91猎奇鈥檚 Task Force on Community Safety and Policing was created as part of 91猎奇鈥檚 commitment to examine and begin to address systemic racism.

Directives

Presidential directives and memos address campus/university policies, issues and various topics.

Policies

The 91猎奇 Academic Senate is the principal agency for the formulation of University policy. The Senate and its committees communicate recommendations to the President on such matters that are relevant to the welfare of 91猎奇.

Strategic Plan - Transformation 2030

Explore Transformation 2030 to learn how we're shaping the future through our strategic vision and commitment to excellence.