A Visionary Leader at SJSU
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson became President of San José State University in January 2023. She leads California’s first public university and the founding campus of the California State University system, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. As the first Latina president in the university’s history, President Teniente-Matson is guiding SJSU forward with a focus on student success, inclusive excellence, and community impact. She is committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring that all students can benefit from the life-changing power of an SJSU education.
“The university boasts an unparalleled history of service to the region and state, and serves as an exemplar for research and discovery with graduates impacting industries and communities throughout Silicon Valley.”
—President Cynthia Teniente-Matson
Meet the President
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson
The excellence and history of San José State sets it apart for me. I am excited by the leadership possibilities in such a robust urban area that is truly an innovation corridor at the heart of Silicon Valley. San José State offers many opportunities for experiential learning, community engagement, and undergraduate research as part of a growing research portfolio, all while leveraging our geography to make a positive impact on our region, in California and in our world.
Priorities
Presidential directives and memos address campus/university policies, issues and various topics.
The SJSU Academic Senate is the principal agency for the formulation of University policy. The Senate and its committees communicate recommendations to the President on such matters that are relevant to the welfare of SJSU.
Strategic Plan - Transformation 2030
Explore Transformation 2030 to learn how we're shaping the future through our strategic vision and commitment to excellence.
