J. Luke Wood
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Jonathan Luke Wood[1] (born February 21, 1982), known professionally as J. Luke Wood, is the ninth president of Sacramento State.[2][3] Wood is an American social scientist, author,[4][5] and previously served as the first Black distinguished Professor at San Diego State University. Wood is ranked by Education Week as a top 50 scholar in the field of education.[6] In 2023, Wood was appointed by the state Senate to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission.[7] He is a consistent voice[8][9][10][11] on leadership theory, black male achievement and school suspensions.[12][13][14]
Quick Facts 9th President of California State University, Sacramento, Preceded by ...
J. Luke Wood | |
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9th President of California State University, Sacramento | |
Assumed office May 2023 | |
Preceded by | Robert S. Nelsen |
Personal details | |
Born | Jonathan Luke Wood (1982-02-21) February 21, 1982 (age 42) Oakland, California, USA |
Alma mater | California State University, Sacramento (B.A.) California State University, Sacramento (M.A.) Arizona State University (P.H.D) |
Academic background | |
Thesis | African American males in the community college: Towards a model of academic success (2010) |
Doctoral advisor | Caroline Turner |
Academic work | |
Discipline | African-American studies |
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