POTSDAM – The Clarkson University Board of Trustees has officially commenced the search for the institution’s 19th president since its founding in 1896 in upstate New York, seeking a …
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POTSDAM – The Clarkson University Board of Trustees has officially commenced the search for the institution’s 19th president since its founding in 1896 in upstate New York, seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to guide the historic STEM powerhouse into a new era of innovation, academic distinction and strategic growth.
Marc P. Christensen resigned as Clarkson president in July. David K. Heacock was appointed as acting president shortly after Christnesen’s departure.
Christensen, who had been the president of the University since 2022, resigned for "personal reasons,” according to a Clarkson University press release issued in July.
In a series of key stakeholder communications initiated earlier today, Chair of the Clarkson University Board of Trustees Nancy D. Reyda ‘81, Managing Director & COO of Global Operations and Technology, Bank of NY Mellon (Ret.), said, “Our next president will be a visionary and inspiring leader who recognizes the transformative power of the 'Clarkson Experience'—where hands-on learning and doing, STEM excellence, and a deeply supportive and highly personalized environment shapes future leaders. We encourage exceptional candidates who are passionate about driving innovation, fostering collaboration and advancing a bold future for Clarkson to join us on this remarkable journey.”
As Clarkson moves into an era of growth and opportunities, the Board is committed to finding a president who will address the following four imperatives:
Chaired by the Board of Trustees Vice Chair John S. Mengucci ’84, President and CEO of CACI International, the Clarkson Presidential Search Committee is comprised of trustees and alumni with diverse industry experience as well as faculty, staff and students who all have been given the charge to deploy their personal and professional networks to promote the job opportunity and encourage individuals to apply.
The confidential search for candidates will begin immediately with an expected closure date of no later than March 2025.
To learn more about the opportunity or to share it with potential candidates, please visit www.clarkson.edu/presidential-search.