Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson begins her appointment as Interim President

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 12, 2015

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson begins her appointment today, January 12, as Interim President of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Chancellor John Sharp announced on Dec. 6, 2014, that The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson as the sole finalist and Interim President of A&M-SA.

“Dr. Teniente-Matson has a remarkable record of leadership and success at two complex, engaged regional university systems,” said Phil Adams, Chairman of the Board of Regents. “Her professional  background makes her an ideal fit for Texas A&M University-San Antonio as it works to build on the strong foundation it has established in the community.”

“We are ready to go to the next level in San Antonio,” said Chancellor Sharp. “Dr. Teniente-Matson brings the kind of thoughtful leadership and practical experience that will help us get there.”

Teniente-Matson, who was born in San Antonio,  was the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of California State University Fresno prior to her current position. Her responsibilities at Fresno State included financial services, facilities and capital management, human resources, technology services, University Police and auxiliary services. She chaired the Fresno State Association, Inc., the President’s Commission on Human Relations and Equity, and the CSU Risk Management Authority.

The Board will vote on Teniente-Matson’s confirmation as President at their next regularly scheduled meeting in February 2015. They appointed her on Dec. 6, 2014  as Interim President to comply with state law and facilitate her prompt arrival at Texas A&M-San Antonio.

Teniente-Matson served in her previous position at Fresno State since 2004. Prior to that, she held a variety of administrative positions at the University of Alaska, Anchorage from 1991 to 2004, culminating in her role as Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services. In that role she was responsible for administrative, fiscal and facilities management for a comprehensive multi-site university.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management in 1989 from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Master of Business Administration in 1998 from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She received a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Fresno State in 2013.

About A&M-San Antonio

Texas A&M University-San Antonio, one of the fastest growing universities in the state, achieved stand-alone status in 2009 with the signing of Senate Bill 629. Students choose from a variety of degrees at the undergraduate level that include the “Affordable Degree” in information technology, and graduate degrees in business, educational leadership and more. A military-embracing university, the dedicated faculty and staff prepare and empower students to be innovative and contributing members of a global society.

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