San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley. The founding campus of the California State University system, SJSU takes pride in a faculty and student body that is active in hands-on learning, research, community service and the arts. 

Higher Education

San Jose State University

Joanne Wright is the Senior AVP of University Personnel at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Joanne has over 20 years of experience in human resources, including academic employee relations. Joanne has been with [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university) since October 2015 and has held their current position since April 2018. Prior to their current role, they served as the Senior Director of Academic Employee Relations, providing leadership in the development and administration of personnel procedures for Unit 3 (faculty, librarians, coaches, counselors) and Unit 11 (Teaching Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and Instructional Student Assistants). Joanne also served as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and was responsible for investigating Title IX cases. Joanne is a respected leader within the university and is known for their dedication to their work.

Joanne Wright has a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law - Camden, a B.A. from University of California, Santa Cruz, and certificates in French from Faculte des Lettres, Nice, France and in French Language and Culture, Fine Arts from Institute for American Universities, Aix-en-Provence, France. Joanne also has certification from [SHRM](/org/shrm) in [SHRM](/org/shrm) - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

They are on a team with Michael Crawford - Senior AVP, University Marketing & Communications, Kathleen Prunty - Senior AVP, Finance. Joanne Wright reports to Charlie Faas, VP, Administration & Finance.

Joanne Wright

Patrick Day is the current VP of Student Affairs at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to their current position, they served as Vice President for Student Life at the [University of the Pacific](/org/university-of-the-pacific) from August 2013 to July 2018. Patrick also served as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston from July 2006 to July 2013. Patrick has dedicated their career to student success and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education. Patrick is a strong advocate for student rights and works tirelessly to create a positive and inclusive campus environment.

Patrick Day attended [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

and Dianna Fisher - Interim AVP, Alumni & Community Engagement reports to Patrick Day. Their manager is Steve Perez, President. Patrick Day works with Charlie Faas - VP, Administration & Finance, Vincent J. Del Casino - Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs, and Mohamed Abousalem - VP, Research & Innovation.

Patrick Day

Dianna Fisher is the interim AVP of alumni and community engagement at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Dianna has been in this position since February 2021. Prior to that, they were the CEO of the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association from January 2008 to June 2019. Dianna has also worked as the associate executive director of the University of California, Irvine Alumni Association, the senior projects manager at UCLA Alumni Association, and the assistant director at [Drake University](/org/drake-university). Dianna began their career as an advertising intern at the University of Nebraska Alumni Association and later became an account executive at The Des Moines Register. Dianna is a past presenter and committee planner for CASE District VII, and they currently serve on the CSU Alumni Executive Council.

Dianna Fisher has a Masters in Public Administration from [Drake University](/org/drake-university) and a Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Dianna Fisher reports to Patrick Day, VP, Student Affairs.

Dianna Fisher

Vincent J. Del Casino has been the Provost & SVP of Academic Affairs at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university) since July 2019. Prior to that, they served as Interim Senior Vice Provost and Vice President Academic Initiatives and Student Success at the University of Arizona from July 2011 to July 2019. Vincent was also Professor and Chair of Geography at California State University-Long Beach from August 2000 to July 2011, where they oversaw the department of 12 full-time tenure-track faculty members and 6-12 lecturing faculty. Vincent was charged with program review, yearly assessment of all degree programs, expanding departmental development efforts, developing effective course scheduling and budget planning, mentoring faculty, and enhancing alumni relations network.

Dr. Vincent J. Del Casino holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the [University of Kentucky](/org/university-of-kentucky), a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations/East Asian Studies from [Bucknell University](/org/lombahdo).

Their manager is Steve Perez, President. Vincent J. Del Casino works with Kathy Wong - Chief Diversity Officer, Lisa Millora - VP, Strategy & Institutional Affairs & Chief of Staff, and Jeff Konya - Athletics Director. Some individuals on their team include Walt Jacobs - Dean, Social Sciences, Dan Moshavi - Dean, Business, and Magdalena Barrera - Vice Provost for Faculty Success.

Vincent J. Del Casino

Mohamed Abousalem is the Vice President of Research and Innovation at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Mohamed has also served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Industry Research Alliances and IP Commercialization at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and as the CEO of TECTERRA Inc.

Abousalem has over 19 years of experience in technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and business development. Mohamed has a strong track record in leading and growing organizations, raising capital, and executing strategies that create value.

Abousalem has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.

Mohamed Abousalem has an MBA from [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university) in Leading People and Organizations, a Ph.D. from the [University of Calgary](/org/university-of-calgary) in Geomatics Engineering, and an M.Sc. from the [University of Calgary](/org/university-of-calgary) in Geomatics/Surveying Engineering. Mohamed also has M.Sc. courses in Surveying Engineering from Alexandria University and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University.

They work with Vincent J. Del Casino - Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs, Patrick Day - VP, Student Affairs, and Lisa Millora - VP, Strategy & Institutional Affairs & Chief of Staff. Their manager is Steve Perez, President. and Richard Mocarski - AVP, Office of Research reports to Mohamed Abousalem.

Mohamed Abousalem

Richard Mocarski is the AVP of Office of Research at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Richard has over 15 years of experience in the grants field and has worked at some of the top universities in the country. Richard has a proven track record of increasing grant funding and submissions, as well as developing initiatives to create a more collaborative environment within departments. During their time at [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama), they were able to increase grant funding by 264% and submissions by 40%. Richard also created workshops that resulted in a 75% initial score rate for NIH grants. After their time at [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama), Richard went on to work at the [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/org/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill) as a Grant Specialist. In this role, they were responsible for managing a portfolio of over $20 million in federal and state funds.

Richard Mocarski has a PhD in Communication and Information Sciences from [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama). Richard also has an MA in Communication and Media Studies from [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama) and a BA in English and Psychology from the University of Michigan.

Richard Mocarski reports to Mohamed Abousalem, VP, Research & Innovation.

Richard Mocarski

Ron Rogers is the Interim Vice Provost, Academic Innovation & Online Initiatives at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to this, they served as the Associate Dean, Academic Programs & Student Success from January 2020 to May 2021. Rogers has been with [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university) since 1999, serving in various capacities including Chair of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, and Associate Professor of Psychology. Ron began their career as a Research Associate at Indiana University Bloomington before becoming an NIMH Postdoctoral Fellow.

Ron Rogers completed a Bachelor's Degree in Experimental Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Ron then completed a Master's Degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Finally, they completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Ron Rogers reports to Vincent J. Del Casino, Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs. They work with Audrey Shillington - Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, Junelyn Peeples - Vice Provost, Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Analytics, and Heather Lattimer - Dean, Education.

Ron Rogers

Lisa Millora is the VP, Strategy & Institutional Affairs & Chief of Staff at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to their current position, Lisa was an Instructor at [American University](/org/american-university), developing curriculum for visiting researchers from Poland on the administration of higher education in the U.S. Lisa has also worked as a Consultant and Intern for the White House Initiative on Lisa'storically Black Colleges and Universities.

Lisa Millora attended [Boston College](/org/boston-college) for both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, earning a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration. Lisa then went on to earn their Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, they have a certification from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in the Certificate of Completion for the Crisis Leadership in Higher Education Program.

Lisa Millora reports to Steve Perez, President. They are on a team with Mohamed Abousalem - VP, Research & Innovation, Jeff Konya - Athletics Director, and Bob Lim - VP IT & CIO.

Lisa Millora

Kathleen Prunty has been working in finance for over 30 years. Kathleen started their career as an account manager at Crown Equipment Corporation in 1988. In 1999, they became the general manager of Index Industries at Interlake Material Handling. In 2007, they became the director of procurement and support services at [Cal Poly Pomona](/org/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona). In 2018, they became the senior AVP of finance at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university).

Kathleen Prunty has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Studies from [Pitzer College](/org/pitzer-college), and is certified as a Certified Purchasing Manager from the [Institute for Supply Management](/org/ism-st-louis-inc-institute-for-supply-management).

They are on a team with and Michael Crawford - Senior AVP, University Marketing & Communications. Kathleen Prunty reports to Charlie Faas, VP, Administration & Finance.

Kathleen Prunty

Bob Lim is the current Vice President for Information Technology & CIO at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to their current position, Bob served as the Vice President for Information Technology at the University of Texas - Pan American from January 2005 to June 2011. In this role, Bob provided executive, technological, and enterprise leadership to the 10th largest university in the state of Texas, the 5th largest in the UT System and ranked 32nd among 100 top public colleges and universities in the U.S. by Forbes.com in 2009. 

Bob served as the University’s senior spokesperson concerning technology, computing, security, and system issues as they relate to administrative, fiscal, student support, academic areas, and daily operation of the Information Technology Division. Bob supported over 18,850 students and over 2,000 staff/faculty members and managed an IT division consisting of 147 full-time IT employees and an operating budget of $13.6 million. 

Bob chaired the UTPA’s Information Technology Planning Council and Institutional Effectiveness Task Force and actively collaborated as a member of the UTPA’s President’s Cabinet, UT System’s Strategic Leadership Council, Information Resource Manager to the State of Texas, Board Member of the LoneStar Education and Research Network (LEARN), and served on the Finance Committee. Bob collaborated and offered leadership to external stakeholders; represented the University as a senior officer in technology to the State of Texas, UT

Bob Lim completed their Master's in Business Administration at [Saint Mary's College of California](/org/saint-marys-college-of-california) and their Bachelor of Science in International Business at [San Francisco State University](/org/san-francisco-state-university).

They work with Jeff Konya - Athletics Director, Mohamed Abousalem - VP, Research & Innovation, and Coleetta Mcelroy - Interim SVP for Enrollment Management. Their manager is Steve Perez, President.

Bob Lim

Shannon Miller is the current Dean of Humanities and the Arts at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to their current position, Shannon was the HR Operations Manager at Quixey from October 2015 to June 2017. At Quixey, Shannon was responsible for leading the delivery of HR services and process management for 300+ employees globally and a contingent workforce located across the U.S, China, India, and Israel. Shannon also processed over $25M in international payroll and health and welfare benefits.

While at Quixey, Shannon focused on operational excellence, customer service, service delivery, process enhancements, issue resolution, analytics, vendor management, HR technology expertise and process execution. Shannon was also able to successfully redesign Quixey's benefits offerings, consolidate and realign vendors - resulting in $2M+ annual cost savings. In addition to these accomplishments, Shannon also managed open enrollment and employee communication effectively. 

As the direct supervisor for admin support staff, Shannon was the primary stakeholder for HR operations, vendor management, office administration and facilities support operations - from procurement to invoicing. Shannon partnered with the VP of HR to resolve highly confidential ER issues and worked directly with the VP of HR and Executive Team to execute an enterprise wide global reorganization. The reduction in force activities were conducted across 4 global sites - requiring international travel and coordination of full office closures.

When the decision was made to managed wind down global company operations, Shannon assisted in the project management -

Shannon Miller has a professional in human resources (PHR) and is currently studying for it. Shannon also has a certification in human resources management from [San Francisco State University](/org/san-francisco-state-university). Shannon has a Bachelor's degree in hospitality administration with an option in event management from California State University-Chico. Shannon also has general education from Butte College.

Shannon Miller reports to Vincent J. Del Casino, Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs. Shannon Miller works with Magdalena Barrera - Vice Provost for Faculty Success, Audrey Shillington - Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, and Michael Kaufman - Dean, Science.

Shannon Miller

Sheryl Ehrman is the current Dean of Engineering at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Sheryl has previous experience as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay, Fulbright Research Scholar, Keystone Professor and Chair at the University of Maryland College Park, and International Research Fellow and Visiting Scientist/Post Doc at Paul Scherrer Institute and [National Institute of Standards and Technology](/org/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology).

Sheryl Erhman has a bachelors in Chemical Engineering from [UC Santa Barbara](/org/uc-santa-barbara) and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UCLA. Sheryl also has a certification from the State of Maryland as a Professional Engineer.

Their manager is Vincent J. Del Casino, Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs. Sheryl Ehrman works with Michael Kaufman - Dean, Science, Marc D’alarcao - Interim Dean, College of Graduate Studies, and Ruth Huard - Dean, Professional & Global Education.

Sheryl Ehrman

Ruth Huard is the current Dean of Professional & Global Education at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to their current position, Ruth served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2003-2009 in the School of Communications and Communication and Information Sciences. Ruth's research and teaching areas included emerging interfaces, distributed work/learning environments, application and practice of human-computer interaction, and user-research methods. Ruth also served as graduate chair during their time at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, advising and mentoring undergraduates and graduates in all aspects of student life.

From 1999-2003, Ruth served as Vice President at WorldRes, leading the division responsible for conceptualizing and implementing designs in the product line, including consumer e-commerce sites, business-to-business web applications, and internal web-based development tools. Ruth also directed product research (usability testing, product/services analysis) during their time at WorldRes.

From 1996-1999, Ruth served as Director at Extempo Systems.

Ruth Huard earned their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from [Stanford University](/org/stanford) and their Bachelor's degree from [Claremont McKenna College](/org/cmc).

Some of their coworkers include Magdalena Barrera - Vice Provost for Faculty Success, Walt Jacobs - Dean, Social Sciences, and Sheryl Ehrman - Dean, Engineering. Ruth Huard reports to Vincent J. Del Casino, Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs.

Ruth Huard

Michael Crawford is a Senior AVP at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Michael has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, including work with Target Marketing Magazine and the University of California Office of the President. 

Crawford has held various positions of increasing responsibility over their career. Michael began as an individual contributor, authoring the blog "The Healthcare Marketing Survival Guide" on Target Marketing Magazine. Michael then became the Director of Communications for University of California Health, where they were responsible for complex issue management, crisis communications, corporate and executive communications, media relations, and internal coordination with general counsel and state and federal government relations. In their current role as Senior AVP at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university), Crawford is responsible for marketing and communications for the university.

Michael Crawford earned a B.A. in Journalism from [Texas A&M University](/org/texas-a-m-university) and later attended [The University of Texas at Austin](/org/the-university-of-texas-at-austin).

They work with and Kathleen Prunty - Senior AVP, Finance. Michael Crawford reports to Charlie Faas, VP, Administration & Finance.

Michael Crawford

Junelyn Peeples is the Vice Provost, Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Analytics at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Junelyn has previously worked as the Director of Assessment and Institutional Research | Accreditation Liaison Officer at [Scripps College](/org/scripps-college) and as the Director of Institutional Resarch for Undergraduate Education (E.A.I.R.) at the [University of California, Riverside](/org/university-of-california-riverside).

Peeples has dedicated their career to supporting the development of leaders who inspire, create, and enrich California’s economic, social, cultural, and environmental future. In their role as Vice Provost, they are responsible for leading the institutional effectiveness agenda and providing data-informed decision support for the university. In their previous roles, they have designed and implemented research and evaluation studies related to undergraduate education, in support of program and policy development and academic planning. Junelyn has also conducted assessment and provided support to undergraduate program reviews campus-wide. Additionally, they have provided support on grant evaluation and accreditation activities for undergraduate education.

Peeples earned their bachelor’s degree in sociology from the [University of California, Riverside](/org/university-of-california-riverside) and their master’s degree in social science from the [California State University, Fullerton](/org/california-state-university-fullerton).

Junelyn Peeples has a Doctor of Philosophy from [Claremont Graduate University](/org/claremont-graduate-university) in Education with an emphasis in Educational Policy, Evaluation, and Reform. Junelyn also has a Master's from [Claremont Graduate University](/org/claremont-graduate-university) in Education with an emphasis in Educational Policy, Evaluation, and Reform as well as a Master's in Sociology from [California State University, Fullerton](/org/california-state-university-fullerton). Her Bachelor's is in Sociology from the [University of California, Riverside](/org/university-of-california-riverside).

They are on a team with Audrey Shillington - Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, Dan Moshavi - Dean, Business, and Magdalena Barrera - Vice Provost for Faculty Success. Their manager is Vincent J. Del Casino, Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs.

Junelyn Peeples

Charlie Faas is the current VP of Administration & Finance at [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university). Prior to this, they served as the Chief Executive Officer for Friends of the US Pavilion Expo Milano 2015. The Expo Theme was “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” and Faas was responsible for leading, designing, building, programming and fundraising for the multimillion dollar facility in Italy. Charlie also served on the Board of Directors as CEO, Treasurer & Secretary.

Charlie Faas attended the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where they earned an Executive Program in Management. Charlie also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from [Siena College](/org/siena-college), where they majored in Accounting.

Michael Crawford - Senior AVP, University Marketing & Communications, Kathleen Prunty - Senior AVP, Finance report to Charlie Faas. Charlie Faas reports to Steve Perez, President. Some of their coworkers include Kathy Wong - Chief Diversity Officer, Vincent J. Del Casino - Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs, and Coleetta Mcelroy - Interim SVP for Enrollment Management.

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