Jones Recognized Nationally as a Leader in Higher Education Innovation

Published: January 30, 2026

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) is proud to announce President Gordon Jones has been selected to serve on the prestigious , an honor that recognizes visionary leaders driving transformative change across higher education. The summit is a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV). 

The ASU+GSV Higher Education Insights Board convenes presidents, chancellors, and institutional innovators from leading colleges and universities nationwide to exchange strategies, shape the future of learning, and address pressing challenges in higher education. Members are celebrated for pioneering new models of student success, equity, and workforce development, and for their bold commitment to expanding access and innovation.  

As President of CWI, Jones brings a deep commitment to affordable, high-quality education that directly translates into expanded employment and life opportunities for students and communities. Under his leadership, CWI has continued to grow its academic offerings and campus footprint, including advancing the College’s first bachelor’s degree program and championing strategic initiatives that strengthen student outcomes and community impact.  

CWI is thrilled to see President Jones recognized on a national platform alongside some of the most forward-thinking leaders in higher education, his inclusion on the ASU+GSV Higher Education Insights Board underscores °ä°Â±õ’s commitment to innovation, access, and excellence on behalf of our students and the broader educational community.  

Congratulations President Jones, on this distinguished honor and for representing CWI as a national leader in shaping the future of higher education. 

More from CWI

Person standing next to a computer

Congratulations to Math Solutions Center Teaching Faculty, Chelse Bulthuis, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for November 2025.

Read more about Bulthuis Named Faculty of Distinction of November 2025
Elise Connor with a pipette at a lab counter

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Biology, Elise Connor, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for October 2025.

Read more about Connor Named October 2025 Faculty of Distinction
Person smiling

Congratulations to Honors Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Humanities, Michal Yadlin, who has been appointed to the board of the Idaho Humanities Council as an academic...

Read more about Yadlin Selected to Idaho Humanities Council Board
Gordon Jones, Mark Arstein

CWI leaders Gordon Jones and Mark Arstein were named to Idaho Business Review’s IDAHO 500 for advancing education, workforce growth, and community opportunity.

Read more about Jones and Arstein Named to Idaho Business Review’s IDAHO 500 List
Stephanie Sevigny posing next to telescope in science lab

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Physics, Stephanie Sevigny, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for September 2025.

Read more about Sevigny Named September 2025 Faculty of Distinction
Sean Gould presenting on stage with projector screen behind them

CWI celebrates Philosophy Adjunct, Sean Gould, named Idaho’s 2025 GEM Innovative Educator for his creative teaching and dedication to student success.

Read more about Gould Named Idaho GEM Innovative Educator of the Year
Portrait of woman with long blonde hair

Provost Cannata shares insights in EdTech Chronicle on supporting students amid changing enrollment landscapes.

Read more about Provost Cannata Published in EdTech Chronicle
Deans Greg Wilson and Justin Vance

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Deans Greg Wilson and Justin Vance were honored at the 2025 WICHE Annual Meeting for completing prestigious leadership academies and advancing initiatives that...

Read more about CWI Deans are recognized at the WICHE Academic Partnerships 2025 Annual Meeting
A professor poses for a photo in a library.

Suzanne Oppenheimer, Assistant Professor of Biology at CWI, has been named Faculty of Distinction for May 2025 for her passionate, student-focused teaching that empowers learners to...

Read more about Suzanne Oppenheimer is the May 2025 Faculty of Distinction
A photo of a woman against a brick wall.

Kate Orduño, Support Faculty in the Math Solutions Center at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø, has been recognized as the Faculty of Distinction for March 2025. Math Solutions Center

Read more about Kate Orduño is the March 2025 Faculty of Distinction
Person sitting in testing center smiling at camera

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) is celebrating National Testing Professionals Week, May 5–9, by recognizing the vital role Testing Services staff play in student and community success. As...

Read more about Celebrating National Testing Professionals Week at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø

News QR Code

URL: /news/jones-recognized-nationally-leader-higher-education-innovation<br>