Charles Martinez
Charles Martinez is an American professor and higher education administrator. He has held positions at the University of Oregon and University of Texas Austin.
Early life and education[edit]
Charles Martinez, Jr., was born and raised in southern California and identifies as a third-generation Mexican American. His parents divorced when he was young and he lived, at various times, with his father, mother, or extended family members.[1] He graduated with honors from Pitzer College as a first-generation college student.[2][3] While attending Pitzer he worked a full-time job to pay his tuition. He received his master's degree and PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology.[3]
Administrator[edit]
Charles Martinez worked at the University of Oregon for nearly 20 years.[4] He served as vice president for institutional equity and diversity from 2005 - 2011. He then founded The Center for Equity Promotion in 2012 and served as the director.[3][4] While at UofO, Martinez also served as the chair of the Oregon State Board of Education for two years.[3]
Charles Martinez was appointed as the Dean of the College of Education at University of Texas Austin on January 1, 2019.[3] In 2020 UT Austin surpassed 25% Hispanic undergraduate enrollment for the first time, qualifying the school as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Martinez served as a member of the Hispanic Serving Institution Transition Committee.[5]
On May 20, 2022, Oregon State University Board of Trustees announced Charles Martinez as one of two candidates for the position of President of the university.[6]
Honors[edit]
Named Philip H. Knight Professor at the University of Oregon in 2017.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Martinez, Charles (2018-11-08). "The struggles and strengths of being a first-generation college student". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ Isenberg, Meara. "Martinez selected as dean of College of Education". The Daily Texan. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ a b c d e "Charles Martinez Appointed Dean of UT Austin's College of Education". UT News. 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ a b c "UO's Charles Martinez named to Knight Professorship". Around the O. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ Menchaca, Megan. "University of Texas hits record undergraduate Hispanic student enrollment". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ "Oregon State University has chosen presidential finalists". opb. Retrieved 2022-05-22.