Excelsior College Leadership

Our president, provost, and board of trustees work to ensure the College operates efficiently, responsibly, and with a focus on what matters most: Always putting students first.

PRESIDENT JAMES N. BALDWIN

James N. Baldwin is president of Excelsior College. When he was appointed by the Board of Trustees in October 2016, he became Excelsior’s third president since the College’s founding in 1971. Under his leadership, the College focuses on providing adult learners with continuing education, degree completion, and career readiness opportunities.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Excelsior College Board of Trustees is the governing body for the College. The board comprises individuals from across the United States who are prominent in the fields of business, education, government, and the professions.

DEANS

The deans of the schools of Nursing, Undergraduate Studies, and Graduate Studies lead activities within their schools to ensure degree programs meet the needs of adult learners.

EXECUTIVE STAFF

The executive leadership of Excelsior College includes the president; provost and chief academic officer; vice president for human resources, and vice president for institutional advancement; chief information officer, chief financial officer, chief marketing and business development officer, and chief operating officer; general counsel; and assistant vp, analytics and decision support. The executive staff engages in decision making regarding questions of policy and the strategic direction of the College, ensuring the College supports its mission.