Position Announcement: Senior Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer

Sent: September 22, 2025

From: Vincent J. Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dear Colleagues,

I’m excited to share that the Office of the Provost is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Vice Provost, who will also serve as the permanent Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO). Working with the Provost and the leadership team of Academic Affairs, the Senior Vice Provost will provide strategic leadership for the division across the areas of faculty success, student success, institutional research and strategic analytics, undergraduate education, graduate education, program assessment, and campus accreditation.

This is a campus-only search, and the position will remain open until filled. The initial application deadline is on October 10, 2025. Interested applicants can view the full position profile (including duties, qualifications, and application instructions) on SJSU Careers page.

In accordance with campus policy S16-8 [pdf], a search committee has been established to guide this important process. I want to thank the following colleagues for their willingness to serve:

  • Ellen Middaugh, Associate Professor, Child and Adolescent Development – Chair
  • Cristian Acevedo, Senior Research Associate/Student Success Analyst III
  • Mehrdad Aliasgari, Dean, College of Information, Data and Society
  • Aura Ozturk, Undergraduate Student, Data Science
  • Dana Ragouzeos, Assistant Professor, Design
  • Priya Raman, Professor, Communication Studies
  • Alaka Rao, Associate Professor, School of Management

I also thank those who submitted nominations. Your engagement reflects the collaborative spirit of our campus community and your commitment to advancing SJSU’s mission.

The finalists will visit campus later this semester to meet campus constituents and engage in open forums. This is an important leadership role for SJSU, and I look forward to the successful completion of the search.

Sincerely,
Vincent J. Del Casino, Jr.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs