CSU appoints Mildred García as Chancellor, first Latina to oversee mammoth university system

The California State University Board of Trustees announced a new leader to oversee its 23 campuses during its Wednesday, July 12 meeting — putting an end to a year-long search to replace former CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro, who resigned last year amid blowback from allegations that he mishandled sexual harassment complaints against another administrator.

“I am honored, humbled and excited for this opportunity to serve the nation’s largest four-year university system and work alongside its dedicated leaders, faculty and staff,” García said in a Wednesday announcement, “and its talented and diverse students to further student achievement, close equity gaps and continue to drive California’s economic prosperity.

Under a settlement agreement Lamas signed on Aug. 31, 2020, he was paid $260,000 and provided a glowing letter of recommendation from Castro. Additionally, the settlement called for Lamas to continue working on special assignment for Castro, remotely, until his official retirement date of Dec 31, 2020. Lamas was allowed to return to the campus only if Castro authorized it.

García, meanwhile, has an extensive background in public higher education — with her post recent stint as the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ president. That group advocates for federal policy and regulation changes to benefit the interests of 350 colleges and universities throughout the country.

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