Rodney Hill presents case for deanship

The College of Agricultures search for a new dean to replace the retiring Lester Young continues. The four candidates will participate in an open forum discussion to present his or her qualifications to faculty, staff and students.

Rodney Hill was the first of the four candidates to participate in the open forum on Tuesday.

Hill is currently the strategic adviser to the vice president for research and economic development at the University of Idaho.

He is now interested in a role in which he is able to work closely with students and faculty so that he can use his career experience to facilitate disciplinary excellence in [Cal Poly Pomona] programs, as stated in his letter of interest.

Hill feels that he is fit for the position of dean of the College of Agriculture because he can relate to students.

I know and understand Cal Poly Pomona students because I share many of their experiences, said Hill, who is a first generation college graduate.

Hill also said that he is interested in the position because he shares a lot of the same values that are evident in the College of Agricultures methods.

Some of Hills values include leading and embracing change, empowering and inspiring others, and working across boundaries.

His presentation was focused on his vision for the College of Agriculture: its strengths, the tools and resources it has that contribute to agriculture on a global landscape and faculty, staff and student success.

Hill considers the learn by doing method at CPP one of its greatest strengths because he comes from a research and policy development background.

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Rodney Hill presents case for deanship