Curriculum Vitae of SUAGM President

Appendix 22a Curriculum Vitae of SUAGM President

Curriculum Vitae José F. Méndez, Dr. h. c. President Ana G. Méndez University System PROFESSIONAL PROFILE President of the Ana G. Méndez University System since the last 40 years distinguished career in higher education in Puerto Rico and abroad. The System encompasses four main institutions: Universidad del Turabo, Universidad Metropolitana, Universidad del Este (UNE) and Ana G. Méndez University-Virtual with 15 off-campus University Centers that serve more than 44,300 students in Puerto Rico, and 4 universities campus in Florida, Maryland and UNE Campus in Washington, DC., USA. It also includes the Telecommunications and Distance Learning Center and the first Public Broadcasting System privately operated television station in Puerto Rico, Sistema TV/Channel 40. CAREER PATH 1974 - Present President, Ana G. Méndez University System (AGMUS) 1968-73 Vice-President of Financial Affairs, Puerto Rico Junior College 1967-68 Dean of Administration, Puerto Rico Junior College 1967-68 Assistant to the Treasurer, Puerto Rico Junior College 1964-65 Administrator, Consuelo Escalona Private School 1957-58 Junior Executive, The Chase Manhattan Bank MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2011-Present 2010-Present President, Council of Chancellors and Stakeholders, Arecibo Observatory Vice-president of the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS) 2009 President, Economic Development Initiatives Steering Committee (INTECO, INTENOR, INTENE, DISUR) 2007 Member, Board of Directors of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation 2006, 2008 President of the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS) 1999 Member of the Evaluation Committee of the Financing Process for Political Campaigns, appointed by the President of the Puerto Rico Senate 1999 Executive Director of the Special Commission for the Celebration of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Centenary, appointed by the President of the House of Representatives

1997 Member, Board of Directors of the Public Buildings Authority, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico 1997 Member, Board of Directors of the Center for Specialized Studies in Governmental Management 1996 Member, Council on Foreign Relations 1995 President, Association of Private Colleges and Universities of Puerto Rico 1995 Member, Board of Trustees of the Educational Foundation, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico 1995 Member, Presidents' Council of the Secretariat of Presidents for a Sustainable Future, Tufts University 1995 Member, Special Commission of the Need and Convenience of the Unicameral Legislature, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico 1995 Member, State Council for the Development of the Elementary and Secondary Education Improvement Plan, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico 1995 Member, Council for the Development of the Public Policy of Science and Technology, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico 1993 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS) 1993 Represent the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) 1993 Member, Governing Board of the United States Education and Instruction through Technology (USE IT project) 1993-94 Member, Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) 1992 Member, Board of Directors of the National Consortium for Educational Access, Inc. 1991 Vice-President, Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities, (HACU) Member, Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, (NAICU) Member, Council for Puerto Rico, U.S. Affairs 1990 Member, Board of Directors Quality Education for Minorities, Inc. Member, Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, (NAICU) Member, American Sportscasters Hall of Fame Member, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, (HACU) Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science 2

3 1989 Member, Advisory Board of Apple Computer/Puerto Rico 1988 Member, Quality Education for Minorities Project President, Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Red Cross, Puerto Rico Chapter 1985-90 President, Advisory Board of the Comprehensive Activity to Upgrade Science Academic (CAUSA). An agreement between Ana G. Méndez University System and the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 1985 Member, Education Committee of the "Comisión Puertorriqueña para la Celebración de los 500 Años del Descubrimiento de América y Puerto Rico" 1984-90 Chairman, Steering Committee of the Science Consortium between Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory of the University of California, Jackson State University in Mississippi and Ana G. Méndez University System 1990, 83, 76 President, Association of Presidents of Universities and Colleges of Puerto Rico 1982-89 Member, Board of Directors, National Puerto Rican Coalition 1982 Honorary Vice President, XV Latin American Congress of Chemistry 1981 Member, Advisory Board Resource Center for Science and Engineering, University of Puerto Rico 1981 Member, Puerto Rican Association of Financial Analysts Member, Advisory Board Institute for Higher Education Law and Governance, University of Houston Member, Advisory Board Hispanic Higher Education Coalition Seminar 1979 Member, Advisory Committee John F. Kennedy Center (Appointed by President James Carter) Member, Federal Judiciary Nominating Commission for the District of Puerto Rico 1978 Member, Committee for the Commemoration of the Language Millennium 1977 Member, District Export Council of the Secretary of Commerce of the United States 1976-79 Member, Association of Caribbean Universities and Research Institute (UNICA) since 1976 Member, American Association of Governing Board of Universities and Colleges 1974-75 Member, Board of Directors, Puerto Rico Development Foundation 1974 Member, Post-secondary Education Commission, Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico

4 since 1974 Member, Association of Presidents of Colleges and Universities of Puerto Rico 1973 Member, Accrediting Committee for Caribbean College Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico Chairman, Middle States Association-Self-Evaluation Committee 1962 President, Río Piedras Junior Chamber of Commerce EDUCATION 2009 Doctoral Degree in Public Service (honoris causa) from Regis University, Colorado 2008 Doctoral Degree in Humanities (honoris causa) from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Dominican Republic 1976 Institute of Educational Management, Harvard University 1970 MPA (Cand.), University of Puerto Rico 1957 BA, Citadel Military College, Charleston, South Carolina COMMUNITY SERVICE Since 2000 Member of the Board of Directors of the Sociedad de Educación y Rehabilitación de Puerto Rico (SER) 1994 Member of the Governing Board-United Way, Puerto Rico 1989 Chosen by Carnegie Corporation of New York to participate with 200 of America's authentic leaders to assess in the transformation of American Education. 1984 Member, Executive Committee Conference on Long Term Activities in Science and Technology for Minority Institutions, Science Research Institute, Atlanta University Center, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 1982 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Congress of the United States 1981 President, Steering Committee American Red Cross Blood Bank Construction Campaign 1980 President, Blood Services Committee, American Red Cross, Puerto Rico Chapter 1978 Member, Board of Directors, "Sociedad Puertorriqueña para la Prevención de la Ceguera" 1977 Member and Director, Fund Raising Campaign, American Red Cross, Puerto Rico Chapter 1975-77 Member, Governing Board Inter-University Athletic League

5 1969 President, Student Council Graduate School of Public Administration, University of Puerto Rico AWARDS 2013 The Key of Orlando City Recognition from Hon. Buddy Dyer, Mayor of Orlando 2013 Zenit Award from the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico recognized as leader of one of the Puerto Rico 100 Outstanding Enterprises 2009 Social Responsibility Award from the Puerto Rico Chamber of Food Marketing, Industry & Distribution (MIDA) 2008 Innovation Award by the Puerto Rico Conglomerate of the Construction Industry, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Association 2007 Merit Award from the San Juan Star newspaper 2007 Zenit Award in the education field from the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce 2006 Franklin Covey Greatness Organizational Award 2005 Man of the Year, Caribbean Business 2000 Zenit Award in the education field from the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce 1999 Recognition from the Puerto Rico Senate and House of Representatives for his 25 years as President of the Ana G. Méndez University System, during the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the System 1998 National Award from the Puerto Rican Family Institute, New York 1997 Man of the Year, Caribbean Business 1997 Citizen of the Year, Boy Scouts of America, Puerto Rico Chapter 1996 Distinguished Educator, Association for Communications and Educational Technology (ACTE) 1992 Hall of Fame (Education), Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME), San Juan 1991 Premio Encuentro, Eugenio María de Hostos in the Field of Education 1991 Data Processing Management Association Award 1990 Distinguished Service Award, Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges 1989 American Red Cross Leadership Award

1985 Charles R. Drew Award, National Red Cross, First Puerto Rican to obtain this award 1984 Nominated for a Presidential Recognition Award for Community Service, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 1983 Outstanding Service, Phi Delta Kappa 1982 Citizen of the Year, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Association 1981 Distinguished Educator, Phi Delta Kappa 1980 Dedication of the Assembly, Cooperativa de Crédito y Ahorro del Puerto Rico Junior College 1978 Premio Borinquen, Exchange Club, University Gardens, Puerto Rico 1977 Horse Benevolent and Protection Association, Puerto Rico Division 1976 Executive Man of the Year in the Field of Education, Sales and Marketing Executives Association of San Juan (SME) 1976 Executive Man of the Year in the Field of Education, Friends of José F. Méndez 1962 As President of Río Piedras Junior Chamber of Commerce 6 Rev. 6/2014