Departure of Linda Hoos from Cal Poly Pomona

September 17, 2018

This morning the CSU Office of the Chancellor announced the appointment of Linda Hoos as Systemwide Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) & Title IX Compliance Officer.  She will begin her new position in the Chancellor’s Office on October 22, 2018.

For three years, Linda has served as Cal Poly Pomona’s Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Vice President, with oversight of the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance.  In this role, she acted as CPP’s Title IX Coordinator, DHR Administrator, ADA Coordinator, and campus liaison with the Office of Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. 

During her time at Cal Poly Pomona, Linda provided superb leadership in overseeing campus-wide efforts to ensure institutional equity, access and inclusion for all members of the university community.  We have benefitted tremendously from her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to advancing inclusive excellence.   

An announcement will be made prior to Linda’s departure next month regarding interim plans for assuring a smooth transition and continued leadership for these important functions Cal Poly Pomona.  Please join me in thanking Linda for her contributions to our campus and wishing her well in her new position.