Dr. Zulma Toro, President of Central Connecticut State University

Update: 2025-02-14

Description

Dr. Zulma Toro, Central Connecticut State University’s first female and first Hispanic President, has dedicated her career to expanding opportunities for underrepresented students, particularly in STEM fields. Her background in industrial engineering shaped her leadership approach, emphasizing the human side of systems and the importance of strong teams. In this episode, Dr. Toro shares the experiences, mentors, and defining moments that guided her journey, from her early years in Puerto Rico to leading a university committed to access and student success. Interview recorded December 2024. Read full podcast transcript.

Comments

In Channel

Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President of Oakland University

2025-08-1853:02

Dr. Luis G. Pedraja, President of Quinsigamond Community College

2025-07-1840:59

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of California State University, Los Angeles

2025-06-1733:09

Dr. Richard Helldobler, President of William Paterson University

2025-05-2149:42

Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, President of the University of Nebraska System

2025-04-1641:40

Krista Newkirk, President of the University of Redlands

2025-03-1339:06

Dr. Zulma Toro, President of Central Connecticut State University

2025-02-1440:34

Special Episode: Discussion on the Competencies for the College Presidency

2025-01-3052:27

Dr. John Bravman, President of Bucknell University

2025-01-1645:56

Dr. Darrin S. Good, President of Nebraska Wesleyan University

2024-12-1349:30

Dr. Flora W. Tydings, Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents

2024-11-1537:43

Dr. Jann L. Joseph, President of Georgia Gwinnett College

2024-10-0753:45

Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President of Texas State University

2024-09-1253:33

Dr. Debbie L. Sydow, President of Richard Bland College of William & Mary

2024-08-1247:11

Dr. Larry Schall, President of the New England Commission of Higher Education

2024-07-1141:28

Dr. Susan D. Stuebner, President of Colby-Sawyer College

2024-03-1838:38

Dr. Montserrat Fuentes, President of St. Edward's University

2024-02-2237:59

Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of San José State University

2024-01-1248:25

Dr. Mary Dana Hinton, President of Hollins University

2023-10-0343:21

Dr. Kathy Wilson Humphrey, President of Carlow University

2023-08-2145:39

00:00

Dr. Zulma Toro, President of Central Connecticut State University

#box-pro-ellipsis-176291484153740{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Dr. Zulma Toro, President of Central Connecticut State University

Dr. Zulma Toro, President of Central Connecticut State University

Academic Search

Dr. Zulma Toro, President of Central Connecticut State University