Dr. Tito Guerrero III, a finalist for University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, will meet faculty, staff, students and the community during a series of interviews scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 10 – 11, 2008. Dr. Guerrero currently serves as the Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity at Texas A&M University.
Monday, March 10
9 – 10 a.m. - Staff Forum (SUB Acoma Room)
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. - Faculty Forum (SUB Acoma Room)
Tuesday, March 11
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. - Student Forum (SUB Fiesta Room)
From 2001-2006, Dr Guerrero served as the President of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was also President of the University of Southern Colorado (now known as Colorado State University-Pueblo) from 1997-2001, and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi from 1991-1997.
While at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, he also served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Professor of Education (1989-1991), Kellogg National Leadership Fellow (1987-1990), and Dean of Students (1985-1989). Dr. Guerrero currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Visitors for Air University, United States Air Force. He also serves as an Editorial Board Member for the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education and the SAM Advanced Management Journal.
Dr. Guerrero is a tenured full professor in the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Biology from Texas A&M University (1970), his Masters of Education from the University of North Texas (1971), his C.A.S. from Harvard University (1974), and his Doctorate in Education, also from Harvard University (1977). He has served as a Director for the American Council on Education, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and American Humanics, Inc.
For Dr. Guerrero's complete curriculum vitae visit: Dr. Guerrero's Curriculum Vitae
Schedules for the other Provost finalist visits will be released as they become available.
Media Contacts: Susan McKinsey, (505) 277-1989; e-mail: mckinsey@unm.edu or Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627; e-mail: kwent2@unm.edu