Zulma R. Toro

Zulma R. Toro is an American engineer and academic administrator who has served as the president of Central Connecticut State University since January 2017.

Zulma R. Toro
13th President of Central Connecticut State University
Assumed office
January 2017
Preceded byJack Miller
Personal details
BornPuerto Rico
Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico (BS)
University of Michigan (MS)
Georgia Tech (PhD)

Early life and education

Toro was born and raised in Puerto Rico.[1]

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, followed by a Master of Science in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan. Toro then earned a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Tech.[2]

Career

Prior to joining CCSU, Toro served as the executive vice chancellor and provost of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dean of the Wichita State University College of Engineering, Dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven, and chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez where she was removed after 20 months in that position by the president of the university after a strike that lasted two weeks. During the strike, which was started by the faculty and students, the school was closed.[3]

Toro became the 13th President of Central Connecticut State University in January 2017, the first female and Latino to serve in the role.[4] Toro succeeded John "Jack" W. Miller, who retired on September 19, 2016.[5]

Toro's time at CCSU has been marred by numerous controversies. She has been accused of abusing her power and public shaming.[6][7][8]

References
  1. "Dr. Zulma R. Toro". Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  2. "Central Connecticut State University". www2.ccsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  3. "President Zulma Toro". www.ccsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  4. "Central Connecticut State University". www2.ccsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  5. "President John W. Miller to Retire Effective September 19, 2016 - October 2019 - College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences - CCSU Newsletter". www2.ccsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  6. "CCSU President Zulma Toro Accused of Abusing Her Power".
  7. "CCSU president accused of "public shaming" after releasing sexual misconduct reports". 23 October 2019.
  8. "CCSU employee blows whistle on alleged abuse by University President". 6 October 2022.
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