The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors named Geraldine M. Jones interim president of California University of Pennsylvania.
She has served as the University’s acting president since May 16, 2012.
“I am honored and humbled by this vote of confidence,” said Interim President Jones.
“California
University is my alma mater, and it has been the focus of my professional life
for 40 years. I am confident that a bright future lies ahead for this
institution, and with the help of our faculty, students and staff, I will make
every effort to keep Cal U moving forward.”
Jones previously served for nearly four years as Cal U’s provost and vice
president for Academic Affairs.
A 1972 graduate of
then-California State College, Jones also earned her master’s degree from the
school, in 1980. She began her career in education as a second-grade teacher in
the Albert Gallatin School District in Uniontown, Pa.
She returned to California in 1974, serving as program director for Upward
Bound for 20 years and as chair of the Department of Academic Development Services
for 11 years. She was associate dean of the College of Education and Human
Services for two years before serving as dean from 2000-2008.