Administration and Leadership | About

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Administration and Leadership
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President
A Shared Vision
Leadership at San José State is defined by a belief that shared decision making and
collaborative university governance is at the core of our culture. With this inclusive
approach as a guide, SJSU's president and the university's leadership promote discussion
and engagement among faculty, staff, students and the community to shape and accomplish
the goals of San José State.
Office of the President
President's Cabinet
Office of the Provost
Academic Senate
Associated Students
Administration and Finance
Information Technology
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Research and Innovation
Student Affairs
University Advancement
Auxiliaries
Associated Students
Associated Students mission is to support and represent the students of San Jose State
by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance
SJSU students’ education through high-quality programs and services; and to prepare
students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.
Research Foundation
The Research Foundation manages more than $250 million in an active research grants
portfolio that generates nearly $60 million in research-related expenditures annually.
It also provides direct and/or indirect employment support to more than 1,500 individuals,
including students, faculty and staff members, and research affiliates.
Spartan Eats
From serving students in the Commons to campus event catering, Spartan Eats supports
the San José State community as its dining vendor.
Student Union, Inc.
Student Union, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation, that maintains three major campus
facilities: the Diaz Compean Student Union, the Event Center at SJSU, and the Spartan
Recreation and Aquatic Center.
Tower Foundation
Part of University Advancement, the Tower Foundation is SJSU's auxiliary organization
dedicated solely to philanthropy. Tower assists with the development, investment,
administration and banking of all SJSU philanthropic donations.
Spartan Bookstore
Located inside the Diaz Compean Student Union, the Spartan Bookstore is the place
to get everything you need, from Spartan Gear to textbooks (including rentals!).