J. Michael Ortiz
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J. Michael Ortiz is an American educator and the 5th president of Cal Poly Pomona
. Prior to this appointment on August 1, 2003 Ortiz was professor of education at Appalachian State University
and vice president for academic affairs at Fresno State
. He wast listed in 2005 as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in 2005 by Hispanic Business
magazine. In 2008 Latino Magazine named him one of the Top 25 Latinos in Education. He is also a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity.
He holds a bachelors, a master's degree
from the University of New Mexico
and a PhD
from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
student-run newspaper The Poly Post informed the campus community of Ortiz's possible departure to New Mexico State University
.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
. Prior to this appointment on August 1, 2003 Ortiz was professor of education at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive , public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State, also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App, is the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system...
and vice president for academic affairs at Fresno State
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno, often referred to as Fresno State University and synonymously known in athletics as Fresno State , is one of the leading campuses of the California State University system, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA.The campus sits at the foot of...
. He wast listed in 2005 as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in 2005 by Hispanic Business
Hispanic Business
Hispanic Business, Inc. is a media company based in Goleta, California, in the United States of America. The firm was founded by Jesús Chavarría in 1979 and its publications are oriented towards Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs.-Publications:...
magazine. In 2008 Latino Magazine named him one of the Top 25 Latinos in Education. He is also a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Alpha is a Greek social fraternity with over 230 chapters and colonies and over 250,000 lifetime initiates in the United States and Canada.-History:...
Fraternity.
Background
Ortiz's professional leadership activities include:- AASCUAmerican Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesThe American Association of State Colleges and Universities is an organization of state-supported colleges and universities that offer degree programs leading to bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees...
Christa McAuliffe Presidential Selection Committee - AASCU Committee on Teacher Education
- AASCU Task Force on Sustainability
- ACE Commission on Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity
- American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment Leadership Circle
- Aspen Institute Commission on No Child Left Behind
- BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network Board of Trustees
- CCAA Presidents/Chancellors Group Board of Directors
- California State UniversityCalifornia State UniversityThe California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
(CSU) Agricultural Research Initiative Board of Governors, Vice Chair - CSU Presidents' Council on Underserved Constituencies
- California Campus Compact, Executive Board of Directors
- DoD/HACU Department of Defense/Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force
- North Central AssociationNorth Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
, Consultant Evaluator - Western Association of Schools and CollegesWestern Association of Schools and CollegesThe Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
(WASC), Program Evaluator - USDA/HSI Collaborative Advisory Board
He holds a bachelors, a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
from the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
and a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Possible departure
On October 27, 2009, Cal Poly PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
student-run newspaper The Poly Post informed the campus community of Ortiz's possible departure to New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University at Las Cruces , is a major land-grant university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States...
.