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Gordon Jones
President, College of Western Idaho (CWI)
Gordon Jones is the current President of College of Western Idaho (CWI), serving as the institution's third president since January 10, 2022.12 He brings a diverse background in education, innovation, and leadership to his role at CWI.
Prior to his appointment at CWI, Jones served as the founding dean of Boise State University's College of Innovation + Design from 2015 to 2021.12 He also has experience working at Harvard University, where he was the Evans Family Foundation Managing Director of the Harvard Innovation Lab from 2011 to 2015.2
Jones has a strong background in education and innovation:
- He has teaching experience in design thinking, business, and leadership at several colleges.1
- His career has focused on innovating and maximizing the value proposition of public higher education in serving students and communities.2
- He holds a Master's in Business Administration from Stanford University School of Business.1
At CWI, Jones is passionate about promoting affordable higher education that translates to enhanced employment and life opportunities for all students.2 Under his leadership, CWI continues to serve as Idaho's largest comprehensive community college, providing education to over 30,000 students from across the Treasure Valley and the State of Idaho.2
Jones is actively involved in the community, serving on various boards and coaching youth sports. He is also an avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman.1 He resides in the Treasure Valley with his wife and four children.1
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