Role Model 2008-09
Category: Administrator
Dr. Gerardo González, Associate Vice President, Office of Graduate Studies & Research
Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez has greatly contributed to the community through all of his roles, especially as a Psychology faculty, mentor, researcher, and as an administrator. He continues to inspire many people through his talents and commitment to the Latino community. The CSUSM community is extremely lucky to have such a talented and dedicated scholar and administrator. It is an honor to recognize Dr. Gonzalez's outstanding contributions and welcome him to the Latino Association of Faculty & Staff Gallery of Role Models.
Dr. Gonzalez has always been an advocate for social justice. He has expediently moved forward issues affecting underrepresented students, and other important matters impacting the Latino community. He exemplifies many of the qualities of an excellent role model. Dr. Gonzalez is confident, humble, knowledgeable, and above all, a good listener. Dr. Gonzalez has served in many roles throughout his career at CSUSM.
Some of his accomplishments.
Full Professor, Department of Psychology
Department Chair, Department of Psychology
Chair of Academic Senate, 2000-2001
Mentor for many students
President of the Latino Association of Faculty & Staff, 1993
Sponsor for the Latino Association of Faculty & Staff
Chair of Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force, 2006-07
Director, National Latino Research Center, 2002-2006
Dean of Graduate Studies
President's Award for Scholarship & Creative Activity, 2004
Associate Vice President for Research
