College Leadership
James W. Brown, formerly the special assistant to President Les Garner, became interim president on July 1, 2010. Garner left Cornell after nearly 16 years to become CEO of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
A presidential search committee is currently seeking candidates to become Cornell's 15th president. Learn more about the committee and the search process on the presidential search site. Learn more about interim president James Brown, the president's office, and accomplishments during President Garner's tenure in the Office of the President section.Cornell's president is the chief executive officer of the college and advisor to and agent of the 39-member board of trustees. As educational and administrative head, the president superintends the affairs of the college and executes the decisions of the board.
