William Aguilar

Vice President for University Advancement
California State University, San Bernardino

waguilar@csusb.edu
California State University, San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway, AD-104 (909) 537-5004
San Bernardino, CA 92407

William Aguilar was appointed as the Vice President for University Advancement at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) as of March 2, 2005. He oversees a number of departments: Advancement Services, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Development, and Public Affairs. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Aguilar served as the founding Vice President for Information Resources and Technology (IRT). His doctoral degree is from the University of Illinois, Urbana in Library and Information Sciences. Previous positions include the directorship of libraries at the following campuses: California State University, San Bernardino; Central Connecticut State University; Pikeville College and Lamar Community College.

Under his leadership, CSUSB celebrated its 40th Anniversary with three major events scheduled throughout the 2005-06 academic year. Areas of specific interest include increasing the university’s endowment, philanthropy to complete the building of the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, and the general overall improvement of the Advancement Division.

Dr. Aguilar has been awarded several distinguished awards for outstanding performance. These include: 1998 Diversity Award from CSU, San Bernardino; Honorary Member, Epsilon Pi Tau, Gamma Nu Chapter, CSU, San Bernardino (1994-Present); Hispanic Leadership Fellowship Recipient (1986); Kellogg Educational Policy Fellowship (1983-84); National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Recipient (1981-83); and Title II Higher Education Act Fellowship (1973, 1980). In addition he has received several grants for work related to information and technology. He holds membership in several professional organizations, and he speaks and writes Spanish fluently.