Search for a President
Western New Mexico University (WNMU), is searching for a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next president. The President serves as the institution's chief executive officer and reports directly to the WNMU Board of Regents. The President provides overall leadership for academic, operational, fiscal, and community missions, guiding the university's identity and sustainability in a rapidly changing higher education landscape.
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Jose E. Coll, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Western Oregon University
Education
- Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Social Work
Professional Experience
- Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs , Western Oregon University
- Dean and Professor of Social Work, Portland State University
- Interim Dean, College of Education, Portland State University
- Director, School of Social Work, Texas State University
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Sharon A. Jones, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Washington, Bothell
Education
- Ph.D., Engineering & Public Policy
- M.P.A, Public Works Policy
Professional Experience
- Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Washington, Bothell
- Dean, Shiley School of Engineering, University of Portland
- Engineering Division Director, Lafayette College
- Associate Professor, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Mario Martinez, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Fort Lewis College
Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Master of Business Administration
Professional Experience
- Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Fort Lewis College
- Nasland Endowed Dean, School of Education, University of Redlands
- Department Chair, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Texas as Arlington
- Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Innovation, National University System
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Carlos Rey Romero, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Education
- Ph.D. in Education Science and Leadership
- Master of Business Administration
Professional Experience
- Associate Vice President for Research, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- Associate Vice President for Research and Compliance, University of New Mexico
- Director, Center of Education Policy Research, University of New Mexico
- Associate Vice President for Research Administration, University of New Mexico
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Cameron Braxton Wesson, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
La Salle University
Education
- Ph.D., Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology
- MA, Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology
Professional Experience
- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, La Salle University
- Provost and Dean of Faculty, Franklin Marshall College
- Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Lehigh University
- Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Lehigh University
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Search for a President
| First Name | Last Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| J. Dean | Reed | WNMU Regents |
| John | Wertheim | WNMU Regents |
| Kelley | Riddle | WNMU |
| Patricia | West | WNMU |
| Gregory | Robinson-Guerra | WNMU - Faculty Senate |
| Bartholomew | Brown | WNMU - Staff Senate |
| Carlos | Carranza | ASWNMU |
| Chris | Ponce | Grant County Commissioner |
| Ken | Ladner | Silver City Mayor |
| Bart | Roselli | Silver City Chamber of Commerce |
| William | Hawkins | Silver Consolidated Schools |
| Javier | Marrufo | LULAC |
| Evangeline | Zamora | WNMU Alumni Board |
| Randy | Gomez | WNMU - Facilities |
| April | Burt | WNMU - Student Life |
| Tanya | Rivers | WNMU Faculty |
| Courtney | Michaud | WNMU Faculty |
Since 1893, Western New Mexico University has been rooted in the heart of the southwest, nestled beside the 3.3 million-acre Gila National Forest and overlooking the historic town of Silver City.
As New Mexico's only public Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences university, one of the nation's original Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the region's premier hub for workforce training, WNMU equips students with the education, hands-on experience and in-demand skills needed to meet the challenges of tomorrow with confidence.