Profile

Passion

“I’m passionate about our global community and the need for all of us to learn about and experience as much of the world as we can. My roots in northwest Minnesota and my deep desire to give back also keep me focused on the economic and educational vitality of this wonderfully diverse, uniquely Midwestern part of the United States.”

“I’m admittedly an idealist. Perhaps that’s why my interests are in international law and the global society. One of my favorite quotes is by the 20th century journalist, Henry Louis Mencken: ‘If you want peace, work for justice.’”

“My parents taught me that we are all responsible to live meaningful lives, giving back to society whenever and wherever we can.”

“My resolve to see the University’s signature themes — stewardship for the environment, the communities in which we live, and the global society — infused into the fabric of BSU quite likely stems from an inner core that was planted and nurtured by my family.”

Career

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College
2003-present	President
Bemidji State University
2001	President
1997-2001	Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
1994-1997	Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Academic Services
1993-1994	Acting Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
1988-1992	Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Studies
1980-1987	Director of Admissions and Advising
1979	Admissions Officer

Education

B.A., government, with emphases in international relations and American political institutions, University of Arizona; M.A., government, with emphases in American political behavior and American political institutions and a minor in psychology, University of Arizona; Ph.D., political Science, with emphases in international relations, comparative foreign policy, and political behavior, University of Arizona.