SUNY Board of Trustees Approves the Appointment of Dr. Kevin E. Drumm as President of Broome Community College

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved the appointment of Dr. Kevin E. Drumm as President of Broome Community College. Dr. Drumm was appointed by the Broome Community College Board of Trustees Dec. 3, 2009, subject to the approval of the SUNY Board. Dr. Drumm’s appointment is effective Feb. 1, 2010.

“Dr. Drumm’s extensive experience and a leader, educator and mentor, particularly in the community college sector, make him the right choice for Broome Community College,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “With the announcement of the Governor’s Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act and SUNY’s strategic planning efforts underway, Dr. Drumm’s leadership could not have come at a more opportune time. I commend the Boards of Trustees at BCC and at SUNY for this outstanding appointment.”

“Broome Community College, like many of our campuses, is enrolling more students than ever before,” said Board Chairman Carl T. Hayden. “Dr. Drumm has a proven record of leadership and excellence and we are pleased to have him at SUNY. Thanks and congratulations go to the BCC Board of Trustees, the Search Committee and to John W. Deans and Daniel T. Hayes, who served as interim presidents while the search for a permanent president was carried out.”

"I want to thank Chancellor Zimpher and the SUNY Board of Trustees for their support and vote of confidence, which now ensures a smooth transition for Broome's leadership," said Dr. Drumm. "Broome has an excellent state and national reputation among community colleges and I look forward to helping the college and its reputation continue to grow along with SUNY as well. I am anxious to get to work advancing BCC's mission and to working with the wonderful faculty and staff I have met and also those I have yet to meet."

About Dr. Kevin Drumm

Dr. Drumm 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Drumm replaces Dr. John W. Deans, who has been serving as interim president since July 2009. Previously, Dr. Daniel T. Hayes also served as interim president, beginning Sept. 2008.Dr. Lawrence Spraggs, who retired in June 2008, was the last permanent president of the campus.

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Dr. Drumm will earn an annual salary of $195,000