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Dr. David Christiansen

Dr. David Christiansen

August 2018–July 2024

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Dr. David Chown

 
Dr. David W. Chown, Chancellor

February 2013–July 2018

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Dr. John J. Romano

Dr. John J. Romano, Interim Chancellor

August 2012–February 15, 2013

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Dr. Lisa Plowfield

Dr. Lisa Ann Plowfield, Chancellor

2011–2012

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Dr. Joel Rodney

Joel M. Rodney, Chancellor

2003–2011

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Dr. Donald A Gogniat

Don A. Gogniat, Chancellor

1993–2002

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Dr. John J. Romano

Dr. John J. Romano, Chancellor

1985–1993

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Edward M. Elias

Edward M. Elias, Chancellor

1950–1985

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