Call for Nominations: Dean for the College of Information, Data and Society Search Committee

Sent: August 19, 2024

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

Dear College of Information, Data, and Society Faculty and Staff,

The Office of the Provost is launching the search for the Dean, College of Information, Data, and Society (CIDS). Reporting to the Provost, the Dean for CIDS is the senior administrator responsible for setting a forward-looking vision and strategy in information science, data analytics, and librarianship education. They represent the College and University in various community and professional organizations, while also securing resources to advance institutional goals. Additionally, the Dean leads efforts to foster a culture of research and creative activity, supporting both faculty and students in their academic and professional growth.

I am seeking nominations for members to serve on this search committee. This is an opportunity for you to provide input in the selection of the new college leadership. An executive search firm will be engaged to work with the search committee so that we have the best pool of candidates. Please consider this opportunity or nominate a colleague to serve. Nominees need to be available for service on this committee through the fall of 2024 and potentially spring of 2025.

In accordance with university policy, S16-8 [pdf], the committee shall be composed of nine members:

Five faculty positions including two chairs
Nominees can be chairs, tenured, tenure track, or lecturer faculty. Five faculty, at least four  of whom are tenured, and at least two who are chairs, will be elected by and from the  college faculty.

One staff position
Staff can self-nominate or be nominated by others. A college-wide staff election will be  conducted for the staff representative to serve on the committee.

One student position
Each department shall nominate one student from its majors. The provost shall appoint one  student representative from among those nominated.

One dean position
The provost shall appoint one dean representative from outside the college searching for a  Dean.

One community or SJSU administrator position
Members of the college are encouraged to nominate a community representative or SJSU  administrator. Nominees should have experience or expertise relevant to one or more of the  programs in the college and who understand our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The  provost shall appoint one community representative or SJSU administrator from among those nominated.

Submit nomination
Each nomination should include a written statement reflecting their interest and qualifications for  serving on the search committee including perspectives on diversity and inclusion. All nominating petitions are due by 12 pm, August 30, 2024.

Any questions about this dean search process should be directed to Jessica Larsen, jessica.larsen@sjsu.edu.

Thank you,
Vin