Candidates for Associate Provost for Operational Success
We are pleased to share an update regarding the search for the Associate Provost for Operational Success. Of the large and diverse pool of applicants, four finalists have been identified and will visit our campus to meet with constituents from our Golden Eagle community. We welcome your input as we enter the final stages of the search. As part of these visits, each candidate will participate in an open forum where they will introduce themselves, provide a brief presentation, and engage in a Q&A session with the campus community. Your participation is strongly encouraged.
Candidate 1
Linda Clowers, Ph.D. | Candidate 1 CV
Associate Vice President for Student Success and Belonging, Student Affairs Division
Loyola Marymount University
Open Forum: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
Candidate 2
Marco Antonio Cruz, MA | Candidate 2 CV
Senior Director, Institutional Research & Strategic Analytics
San José State University
Open Forum: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
Candidate 3
Candidate 3 has withdrawn their candidacy for the position.
Candidate 4
Samuel Jay, Ph.D. | Candidate 4 CV
Executive Director, Digital Learning & AI Strategy
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Open Forum: Friday, March 27, 2026
10:00-11:00 a.m. - San Gabriel Room, U-Student Union