Dr. Alaine O'Campo, Speech Language Pathology, Appointed to Search Committee for New University President
What inspired you to throw your hat in the ring to serve on this committee?
I was eager for an opportuity to actively participate in the selection of our next President to ensure that the review process would be transparent and to strengthen trust within the university community.
What would you like other faculty in CHHS to know about this process of searching for a new university president and how you will represent the university and college?
Based on the California State University (CSU) policy, the Board of Trustees of the CSU (in partnership with the Chancellor), is responsible for the recruitment, selection and appointment of CSU campus presidents.
An Advisory Committee to the Trustees is appointed by the Chair of the Board and is officially referred to as the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the President (ACTCSP). The ACTCSP is composed of the Chair of the Academic Senate on the campus, two faculty representatives selected by the campus faculty, one member of the campus support staff selected by the staff, two students selected by the duly constituted representatives of the campus student body, one member of the campus Advisory Board selected by that board, one alumnus/alumna of the campus selected by the campus Alumni Association, and one Vice President or academic Dean from the campus, and the President of another CSU campus selected by the Chancellor. Each of the campus representatives are selected according to procedures established by the campus.
Being that I was one of the two faculty representatives selected to represent the university and CHHS, for that matter, (the other faculty representative is from CLA), I want our College to know that I recognize how vital my role is on the committee and that I understand my responsibility to ensure that the university’s leadership continues to reflect our core values, commitment to student success, and inclusive excellence for all.
You've served on numerous committees both at the college and university level, most recently serving as the CHHS Co-Director for DEIA Initiatives as well as being named one of the President's and Provost's Leadership Fellows. Tell us more about the important role of service and the benefits to other faculty of getting involved in service?
Being a tenured Associate Professor who understands the value of shared governance, I believe that an important way to effect change to address the evolving priorities and needs of faculty and students is to actively “have a seat at the table”. In doing so, I am also intentional with welcoming others to include their voices in their role as change agents. I am grateful to have had the opportunities to serve on numerous committees across different levels and units because I have a clearer and more realistic understanding of how the eco-system in higher education works. Such experiences have provided me with a holistic view of the importance of collaborative relationships and transparent communication.
