(Vallejo, California – April 25, 2018) – Kristen Tener has been named Cal Maritime's
new associate dean for student engagement. This new position is responsible for establishing
and maintaining positive relationships and lines of communication with faculty, staff,
and students to ensure high-quality, engaging services that facilitate student success.
Tener will be responsible for directing and coordinating student success programming
that celebrate diversity and provide social, recreational, and student leadership
opportunities. The position is designed to be accessible to students to address academic,
social, and health concerns – collaborating with various units across campus to integrate
student services and support into all aspects of the campus, facilitating student
engagement and retention.
"Kristen is a natural for this new position," said President Tom Cropper. "Her skills
as a leader and a coach will be highlighted as she collaboratively develops programming
to deliver a consequential and rewarding experience for cadets at Cal Maritime. Her
appointment is a significant step forward in our strategic plan, and we are delighted
to have her taking on this important leadership challenge."
"The unique structure of Cal Maritime and our Corps of Cadets provides opportunities
and challenges for student engagement," said Tener. "I hope to utilize my experiences
in traditional student affairs and my time in the commandant's office to create a
positive and supportive environment in which cadets can thrive."
Tener has served as company commandant for the past three years and recently as assistant
dean of students in preparation for Dean of Students James Dalske's one-year residency
on another campus as part of his American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship.
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ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting
maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers
undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation,
international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers
a master’s degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number
of extended learning programs and courses.