President's Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
David Roland Finley, Ph.D.
President, North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Email: president@ncmich.edu
Phone: 231-348-6601
Education
| Year(s) | Degree |
| 1996 | Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI |
| 1994 | M.S., Chemical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI |
| 1988 | M.S., Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1986 | B.S., Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
Academic Positions/Employment
| Year(s) | Position |
| 2018- | President, North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI |
| 2016-2018 | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (interim), Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| 2012-2018 | Professor of Engineering, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| 2012-2018 | Academic Dean, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| 2010-2011 | Dean (interim), Ketner School of Business, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 2008-2012 | Full Professor, McKetta Dept. of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 2007 | Interim Dean, Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 2004-2012 | Vice President for Academic Affairs, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 2001-2005 | Dean, Allen School of Engineering and Technology, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 2000-2008 | Associate Professor, McKetta Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 1998-2003 | Chair, McKetta Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 1996-2000 | Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Dept., Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 1996 | Adjunct Faculty, Chemical Engineering Dept., Trine University, Angola, IN |
| 1996 | Senior Chemical Engineer, Applied Science & Technology, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1994-1996 | Chemical Engineer, Applied Science & Technology, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1991-1994 | Air Quality Meteorologist, Applied Science & Technology, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1989-1991 | Environmental Scientist, Applied Science & Technology, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1988-1989 | Teaching Assistant, Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1986-1988 | Research Assistant, Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
Honors and Awards
| Year(s) | Recognition |
| 2017 | LSSU Board of Trustees Resolution for service as Acting President |
| 2017 | Outstanding Leadership Award, Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) |
| 2011 | Vice President Emeritus, Trine University |
| 2005 | Eminent Engineer Recognition, Tau Beta Pi Indiana Epsilon Chapter |
| 2003 | Indiana Intern Awards, Honorable Mention—Indiana INTERNnet |
| 2002 | Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 7th ed. (Marquis) |
| 2001 | Steve and Mary Yacynch McKetta Excellence in Teaching Award |
| 2001 | Who's Who in America, 55th ed. |
| 1996 | Detroit Edison Foundation Graduate Stipend |
| 1993 | Graduate/Professional Scholarship—Wayne State University |
| 1992 | Thomas C. Rumble Graduate Fellowship—Wayne State University |
| 1987 | MI Air Pollution Control Association Scholarship for Graduate Study |
| 1982 |
Sons of the American Revolution (Branch Co., MI) Good Citizen Award |
Professional Memberships
| Year(s) | Organization |
| 2018- | Association of Community College Trustees |
| 2018- | American Association of Community Colleges |
| 2015- (sans 2018) | The Engineering Society of Detroit: ESD |
| 2005- | Tau Beta Pi honorary (Indiana Epsilon chapter advisor 2006-2011) |
| 1997- | American Soc. for Engineering Education (campus rep 2000-2001) |
| 2016-2018 | Assoc. of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), Inst. Assoc. Designee |
| 2013-2018 | Sigma Beta Delta business honorary |
| 2007-2018 | Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| 1996-2018 | American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) |
| 1989-2001 | Air & Waste Management Association |
Preparation for Leadership
| Year(s) | Institute/Workshop |
| 2014 | CASE Advanced Development for Deans Workshop |
| 2013 | ACBSP Leadership Institute |
| 2011, 2012 | AASCU/CIC/AALI Executive Leadership Academy |
| 2010 | CIC/AALI Administrative Wisdom for Chief Academic Officers Seminar |
| 2009 | CIC/Aspen/Wye Seminar on Leadership |
| 2009 | CASE Development for Deans Workshop |
| 2008 | Edgewood Experience at Wells College—Considering the Presidency |
| 2007, 2008 | CIC Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Seminar |
Key:
CASE = Council for Advancement and Support of Education
ACBSP = Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
AASCU = American Association of State Colleges and Universities
CIC = Council of Independent Colleges
AALI = American Academic Leadership Institute