News: Faculty
Gary Shaffer Advances Research on Public Library Leadership in Times of Conflict
Gary Shaffer, faculty member at the San José State University School of Information, received a $25,000 gift through the Tower Foundation to support his ongoing research on public library leadership in politically polarized climates.
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Dr. Souvick Ghosh Named SJSU’s Inaugural AI Faculty Fellow for 2025–2026
Dr. Souvick Ghosh, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, has been selected as the university’s inaugural AI Faculty Fellow for 2025–2026. The appointment marks a significant milestone in exploring how artificial intelligence impacts teaching, learning, and research across the Silicon Valley campus.
Full story: AI Faculty Fellow
iSchool Promotes Jason Kaltenbacher to Associate Director
The San José State University School of Information announces the promotion of Jason Kaltenbacher to associate director, marking the next chapter in his extensive career in teaching and administration.
Full story: Associate Director Jason Kaltenbacher
iSchool Welcomes New Faculty Dedicated to Student Success
The San José State University School of Information is welcoming new faculty members this August whose combined expertise spans instructional design, artificial intelligence, leadership, and informatics.
New Beginnings for MARA Program this Fall
Two New Instructors to Teach New Courses
The fall 2023 semester at the San José State University School of Information officially starts August 17, and students will be greeted by a few new faces. Rae Lynn Haliday and Dr. Junia Papas are joining the faculty and bringing brand-new courses to the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program.