Thomas Cruz-Soto

Thomas Cruz-Soto

Dean,Student Services

Student Services

Kane 201-B

951-222-8073


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Thomas A. Cruz-Soto, Jr., Ed.D., currently serves as Interim Vice President of Student Services at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, where he also continues to oversee Student Services as Dean and serves as the college’s primary conduct and discipline administrator. Prior to joining Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, he was Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he led co-curricular initiatives promoting active student engagement, diversity, and responsible freedom of expression. A first-generation college graduate from Camden, New Jersey, Cruz-Soto has dedicated his career to student advocacy and leadership development, both domestically and globally.

His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success, making him a valued and impactful member of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community.

Educational Background

  • (EdD) Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, Rowan University
  • (MA) Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration, Rowan University
  • (BA) Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with a Minor in Latin American Studies, Muhlenberg College