M E M O R A N D U M January 19, 2010 To: Members of the Board of Trustees From: Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor Subject: Appointment of Dr. Kevin E. Drumm as President � the State University of New York Broome Community College I recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution. Resolved that the appointment of Kevin Drumm as President of Broome Community College, at a salary of $195,000, effective February 1, 2010 as approved by the Board of Trustees of that College, be and hereby is approved. Background I recommend your approval of the appointment of Dr. Kevin E. Drumm as President of Broome Community College. The Broome Community College Board of Trustees conducted a national search to identify a highly qualified individual to serve as President of Broome Community College. A search committee which was representative of all major constituencies recommended four candidates to the Board of Trustees and three of those candidates visited the campus and were interviewed by the Board of Trustees and the campus community. Subsequently, the Broome Community College Board of Trustees determined that Dr. Kevin Drumm was the best qualified candidate and an excellent fit for the college and on December 1, 2009 adopted a resolution appointing him as President, at a salary of $195,000, effective February 1, 2010. Dr. Drumm visited Albany on December 22 and was interviewed by me and my Senior Staff. Dr. Kevin Drumm has extensive experience in the leadership of community colleges. He has served as President and Chief Executive of the Northern Wyoming Community College District since 2004. His accomplishments there include achieving a graduation rate among the highest in the nation and becoming one of the nation�s fastest growing colleges, increasing foundation assets by $9 million, increasing capital financing to over $100 million raised publicly and privately, developing partnerships with local school districts, leading the construction of a new academic facility, adding 16 new academic programs and a full-time faculty with one of the best faculty to student ratios in the nation, securing funding and construction residence halls, founding industry training initiatives, establishing articulation partnerships with area universities, strategic planning, and spearheading community development initiatives. Prior to his tenure as President in Wyoming, Dr. Drumm served from 1998 to 2004 as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student and Public Affairs at Springfield Technical Community College, Massachusetts. There he helped the college achieve record enrollments for five consecutive years, substantially expanded course offerings, expanded partnerships in the community, developed the college�s first Adult Education Program and Center, greatly expanded services to disabled students, helped implement a formal shared governance structure, and engaged in advancing the national image of the college. Previous positions include Regional Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at New Hampshire Community Technical College (1996-1998), Assistant Professor of Education and Management, Assistant Academic Dean for Distance Education and Interim Dean of Students at St. Joseph�s College in Maine (1994-1996), Director of Title III/Academic Support and Outreach Centers at NOVA Southeastern University (1992-1994), and Association Executive Director and Director of Off-Campus Education at the Community College of Maine (1989-1992), Doctoral Fellow/Coordinator of the Graduate Internship Program in Higher Education at New York University (1986-1989), Director of Student Life and Director of Residence Life at the University of New England in Maine (1982-1986), and Director of Student Activities and Athletics at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston (1980-1982). At every college where he has served, Dr. Drumm has also served as an adjunct professor, teaching various management courses. In addition his professional and community involvements are extensive. Most recently, he has served in various leadership capacities, including chairman of the Wyoming Presidents� Council, member of the WY Community College Commission Executive Council, Chair of the ACCT Presidents� Advisory Council, and member of the AACC Commission on Academic, Student and Community Development. He is appointed by the Governor of Wyoming to the Wyoming Workforce Development Council and the Wyoming PBS Board of Advisors, as well as serving on the Wyoming Community College Commission Statewide Strategic Planning Council and on the boards of directors of numerous community-based organizations. Dr. Drumm�s educational background includes a Ph.D. in Organizational Studies: Higher Education and Community College Leadership from New York University, a Master�s in Education in Educational Leadership and Systems Development from Boston University, a Bachelor of Science in Education from Boston University, and an Associate in Arts from Berkshire Community College. Kevin Drumm has published several articles and made numerous presentations on topics of interest to community colleges. He has received numerous distinguished service and academic awards, scholarships and fellowships throughout his career. Copies of Dr. Drumm�s resume and a copy of the resolution of the Broome Community College Board of Trustees are attached. Attachments -3- Board Resolution January 19, 2010