Dr. Timothy Meyer
Chancellor
Oakland Community College
As Oakland Community College's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Timothy Meyer is focusing the College on meeting community need, one student at a time. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the knowledge sector, Dr. Meyer has established an excellent reputation in both academic and research communities.
Under his leadership, Oakland Community College implemented a comprehensive Educational Master Plan to improve student success, a five-year strategic plan, and a comprehensive budget process to improve long-term financial sustainability. Dr. Meyer also spearheaded a successful partnership with the Michigan New Jobs Training Program to educate thousands of eligible new employees to foster economic growth in Oakland County. His deep commitment to the community includes serving as Founding Chair of the Pontiac Promise Zone Authority Board, providing college scholarships to qualified Pontiac School District students.
Dr. Meyer joined OCC in 2008 after serving as president of Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He holds a doctorate degree, two master's and a bachelor's degree, and serves in a number of leadership positions in higher education and business.
Career Highlights
Chancellor, Oakland Community College
President, Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Senior Manager, Strategic/Organizational Development - Information Technology
Science Management Leader, government policy research
Government research scientist/science program leader
University faculty member and adjunct professor
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT OCC
Developed an innovative strategic plan focused on student success
Led a comprehensive college-wide reorganization
Initiated a comprehensive Educational Master Plan to improve student success
Provided fiscally-sound leadership (initiated a five-year budget process)
Successfully led the College's 10-year accreditation
Passed a 10-year crucial millage renewal
Initiated a $25.3 million expansion of the Southfield Campus medical training facilities
Initiated one of Oakland County's first early college and dual enrollment programs
Launched a $9.5 million loan program (Michigan New Jobs Training Program) to educate Oakland County employees and foster economic growth
Launched the innovative Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program (MAT2), an advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program with the State
Partnered with Goldman Sachs Foundation to bring the 10,000 Small Businesses program to southeast Michigan
CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Immediate Past Chair, and Executive Committee member, Michigan Community College Association
Member, Legislative Committee, Michigan Community College Association
Board of Directors, Detroit Economic Club
Board of Directors, Oakland County Economic Development Business Committee
Board of Directors, Oakland County's Medical Main Street
Board of Directors, Oakland Family Services
Council Member, Michigan Higher Education Partnership Council, Business Leaders for Michigan
Founding Chair, Pontiac Promise Zone Authority Board
Member, American Council on Education
Member, American Association of Community Colleges
Member, Association of Governing Boards
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PhD, University of Florida
MS, North Dakota State University
MBA, Lake Superior State University
BS, University of Minnesota
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