Jolene Koester
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“I’m really looking forward to working with the leaders in the San Fernando Valley to realize the opportunity and potential that California State Northridge brings to that area.”
NAME:Jolene Koester
AGE: 51
HOME: Sacramento
PROFESSION: Provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cal State Sacramento.
LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Appointed president of Cal State Northridge in November by the California State University Board of Trustees. She will assume her new responsibilities next summer.
GOALS FOR 2000: To gain a better understanding of the issues confronting Cal State Northridge; to get to know the people involved in university affairs; to work hard to establish a senior management team because most of the university’s top positions are occupied by interim administrators; and to strengthen CSUN’s relationship with residents and businesses in the San Fernando Valley.
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