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Prof. Dr. Fernando León García

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Prof. Dr. Fernando León García

Former President of IAUP
President, CETYS University

Dr. Fernando León García has been the President of CETYS University since and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) for period. He holds a Doctorate in Administration and Educational Policy from Stanford University and a degree in Industrial Engineering from CETYS University.

Dr. León García has been a driving force behind institutional accreditations by organizations in the United States, including the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

One of his major achievements has been the internationalization of CETYS, leading to one of the highest rates of internationalization for a Mexican institution. He previously served as the President of the International Division at City University of Seattle, overseeing programs, campuses, and partnerships in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Dr. León García is a member of various councils and organizations, including the Association of Governing Boards (AGB), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Santander Universia Mexico, the Federation of Mexican Private Higher Education Institutions (FIMPES), the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES), the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), the Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement of the American Council on Education (CIGE-ACE), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC), and the Association of International Educators (NAFSA).

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