Cindy Martinez Named Interim 学生事务 VP at Harvey Mudd College

Cynthia “Cindy” Martinez has joined Harvey Mudd College as interim vice president for student affairs, 总统 Harriet Nembhard announced. Martinez will partner with the president’s cabinet and Division of 学生事务 staff to lead day-to-day student affairs operations.

Martinez brings over 20 years of academic and student affairs leadership experience, including nearly six years at Keck Graduate Institute (a fellow member of The Claremont Colleges). 在那里, she served as the associate dean of the community medicine program/professor of practice, developing and implementing the strategic vision for the master of science in community medicine program. Martinez also served as KGI’s dean of students for five years.

“I am looking forward to meeting students and the opportunity to build on the professional expertise of HMC’s Division of 学生事务 team,马丁内斯说. “This department is full of strong advocates who are deeply committed to the success of HMC students.”

Martinez previously worked at USC as the interim assistant dean for student affairs in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and as the executive director for graduate and undergraduate advisement and academic services. She holds a bachelor‘s degree in biology from Cal Poly Pomona, a master of education in 帖子secondary administration and student affairs from USC and a PhD in organizational leadership from the University of San Diego. 

In addition to New Student 取向 and 毕业典礼, the Harvey Mudd Division of 学生事务 (DSA) is responsible for a broad range of student services and support. DSA staff oversee the housing and residential life experience, 校园活动, social justice education programs, student wellness support, 职业服务, 领导力培训, and volunteering and community service. Along with close collaboration with The Claremont Colleges Services, DSA also provides wellness, cultural and spiritual programs and services for students.