Todd J. Leach
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Todd J. Leach is an American administrator who is the Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire, which consists of University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, and Granite State College. Leach was formerly president of Granite State College.[1] He is a member of the USNH Board of Trustees and a commissioner for the State of New Hampshire Post-Secondary Education Commission. He previously was chair of the New England Board of Higher Education, the NH College and University Council, Campus Compact NH, and the NH Higher Education Commission.
Early life and education[edit]
Todd J. Leach graduated from Mass Bay Community College with an associate degree. He continued on to Worcester State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1983. Leach then attended Bentley University, where he earned his Master of Business Administration degree.[citation needed] Focusing on the changing competitive and political environment of higher education, Leach earned his PhD from Northeastern University.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Leach began his academic career as an associate professor at Lasell College from 1986 until 1996, where he was the director of business programs and the director of the Yamawaki Program. He was chair of the faculty, chair of the curriculum committee, and Faculty Marshal.[citation needed]
Leach worked at Northeastern University as Senior Associate Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the College of Professional Studies. Leach oversaw Northeastern Online[2] and was the Executive Director of Northeastern University's School of Education.
Leach became the fourth president of Granite State College on July 1, 2010.[3] He has overseen the development of Granite State College's first master's degree programs.[4] and the creation of the Office of Graduate Studies.[5]
Awards and achievements[edit]
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Worcester State College, 2012[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Granite State College – About Granite State College » News & Announcements »". granite.edu. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ^ "Adult Students Inspire Curricular Innovation". www.boston.com. November 3, 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ "New president named for NH's Granite State College". www.boston.com. April 8, 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ "Master's Degree Programs". Granite State College. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ Molloy, Kathe (November 3, 2010). "The Claremont Connection". The Compass. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
- ^ "Granite State College President Receives Prestigious Leadership Award". granite.edu. Granite State College. Retrieved 26 June 2012.