Brian C. Mitchell
Brian C. Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| 16th President of Bucknell University | |
| In office July 1, 2004 – July 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Steffen H. Rogers |
| Succeeded by | John C. Bravman |
| 11th President of Washington & Jefferson College | |
| In office June 2, 1998 – July 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Howard J. Burnett |
| Succeeded by | G. Andrew Rembert (acting) Tori Haring-Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 72–73) |
| Spouse | Maryjane Murphy Mitchell |
| Children | Jeffrey and Patrick |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester Merrimack College |
| Profession | Professor |
Brian Christopher Mitchell (born 1953) is the president and managing principal of Academic Innovators. Prior to founding Academic Innovators, he served as president of Brian Mitchell & Associates, LLC. He was previously the president of Bucknell University, serving from 2004 until 2010. From 1998 through 2004, he served as president of Washington & Jefferson College. He is a nationally recognized expert in higher education, especially on private higher education.
Mitchell has served as chairman of the Pennsylvania Selection Committee for the Rhodes Scholarships and is a past president of the National Association of Independent College and University State Executives. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is a former member of the boards of National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, and National History Day.