Jones named chief engagement officer at CSU Global

FORT COLLINS — Sandy Jones, who has been Colorado State University Global’s acting chief engagement officer since March, can now drop the “acting” title. Selected to officially fill the role, she assumed the permanent role on Nov. 15, CSU Global said in a news release.

She will oversee all engagement efforts and lead integration of the departments of admissions, enrollment, partnerships, marketing, and communications, with a focus on strategic planning, process development, technology use and stakeholder leadership.

“Dr. Jones’ expertise in building thoughtful partnerships, elevating the student experience and leading a dynamic engagement team that continues to integrate and unite all areas of the university will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving higher-education landscape and meet industry’s ongoing needs to achieve our mission,” CSU Global president Becky Takeda-Tinker said in a prepared statement. “She embodies our university’s values and has demonstrated a strong ability to develop and leverage innovative processes, technology and organizational culture to achieve our goals. With Dr. Jones leading our engagement efforts, we are well-positioned to continue to strengthen our relationships with industry partners and ensure our programs deliver exceptional value to our learners.”

Jones has worked with CSU Global for four years. After joining in 2020 as director of communications and external relations, she advanced to become vice president for strategic engagement in 2022.

During her tenure, the university experienced an annual 32% increase in enrollment and onboarded 52 new enterprise partners spanning regional to national organizations in the past year including Denver International Airport, Cox Media, AmeriCorps and USA Surfing.

“I am honored to step into this position and continue supporting a transformative educational experience for our students,” Jones said in a prepared statement. “With a focus on prominent partnerships with industry that benefit both learners, employers and the larger workforce, as well as on providing measurable value to our graduates, I look forward to leading the university’s engagement efforts. I would like to thank Dr. Takeda-Tinker and the entire CSU Global community for their trust in me and am thrilled to continue collaborating to achieve our shared goals.”

Jones serves on the board of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and previously was on the board of The Butterfly Foundation, a nonprofit that aids those who have undergone tragedy. She holds several Denver-based organizational memberships, and was honored as “Top 40 Under 40 to Watch” in 2012 by OC Metro magazine.

Having served in higher education for 20 years, she brings a wealth of experience to the role. She previously held leadership positions at the University of Colorado Boulder, University of California Irvine and the University of Southern California.

Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA, a master’s in education from the University of Southern California, a Ph.D. in higher-education administration and policy from the University of California Riverside, and is pursuing a master’s in business administration at CSU Global.

CSU Global offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for working adults and post-traditional learners.

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