SDSU Appoints Aaron Bruce New Director of Diversity

Aaron Bruce has been named director of diversity at San Diego State University.  Bruce will be responsible for campus-wide strategies related to diversity and strengthening the university’s connections to San Diego’s diverse local and global communities.

"Aaron’s passion for global understanding and his diverse background make him uniquely qualified to serve as director of diversity," said SDSU President Stephen L. Weber. "San Diego State and our greater community will greatly benefit from Aaron’s breadth of experience both in higher education and in business worldwide."

Bruce holds an international M.B.A. from the United States International University and has completed study on a Ph.D. in education from the University of Rhode Island. Bruce has held management positions with companies in Latin America and Africa and has conducted research on management strategies, public health and education in Cuba, Mexico and Kenya.

"I am proud to be a part of the San Diego State University community," Bruce said.  "This university is a place filled with amazing opportunities to create, connect, learn and celebrate a very rich diversity."

Prior to joining SDSU on June 30, Bruce served as director of multicultural affairs at Rhode Island College where he developed policies and programming supporting underrepresented students including racial and ethnic minorities, international students, women, students with disabilities and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning students.

SDSU has received national attention for its success in enrolling and graduating underrepresented students.  Most recently, SDSU was ranked No. 10 in the nation for awarding bachelor’s degrees to ethnic minorities.

In addition, more than half of the SDSU student body is comprised of ethnic minorities and over the past decade more than one-third of SDSU’s tenured or tenure-track faculty hires have been ethnic minorities as well.