Steering Committee

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Steering Committee

Keep the development of the investment case on track and connect and integrate the work of all the task forces into a cohesive vision.

From the Task Force

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Task Force Members

Who’s at the Table

Chair

President Toro

University President 
Steering Committee Chair

Member

Yvonne Kirby

Associate Vice President, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Member

Christina Robinson

Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management

Member

Stephen Adair

Professor, Sociology; Faculty Senate President

Member

Kim Kostelis

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 
Chair of Academic Programs Task Force

Member

Dr. Kristine Larsen

Professor, Earth and Space Sciences; CSU Professor; Director of Honors Program; Online Education Committee; Senator 
Co-Chair of Unique Role of Interdisciplinarity and the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Task Force

Member

Kathy Bantley

Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice; Mediation Committee 
Co-Chair of Unique Role of Interdisciplinarity and the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Task Force

Member

Sal Cintorino

Vice President of Operations 
Chair of Physical and Technological Infrastructure Task Force

Member

Joanne Leon

Interim Associate Vice President, Campus and Community Engagement 
Chair of Campus and Community Engaged Learning Task Force

Member

George Claffey

Vice President, Technology and Strategic Initiatives 
Chair of Strategic Partnerships Task Force

Member

Joe Farhat

Professor, Finance; UPBC 
Chair of Resource Development and Investment Plan Task Force

Member

Lisa Bigelow

Director, Institutional Advancement; Faculty Senate Steering Committee 
Chair of Institution Name Task Force

Meeting Records

Agendas & Minutes

DateAgendasMinutes
April 7, 2026Download →