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Michael Ortiz, Ph.D.

California State Polytechnic, University
President J. Michael Ortiz, Ph.D.

Education

  • Ph.D., early childhood special education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • M.A., special education, University of New Mexico
  • B.U.S., English, secondary education and coaching, University of New Mexico

Professional Background

California State University

  • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: President (2003- )
  • California State University, Fresno: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (1999-2003)
  • Interim (1997-99); Associate Provost (1996-97); Professor of Special Education

University of Southern Colorado

  • Interim Provost (1995-96)
  • Associate Provost (1993-95)
  • Dean of Continuing Education (1990-93)
  • Professor of Special Education

Appalachian State University

  • Director, Office of Extension Instruction and Professor of Language, Reading and Exceptionalities (1985-90)
  • Department Chair and Professor, Graduate Faculty (1983-85)
  • Interim Department Chair and Professor, Graduate Faculty (1982-83)
  • Professor, Graduate Faculty, Department of Special Education (1981-82)
  • Associate Professor (1976-81), Assistant Professor (1972-75)