James L. Gaudino is an American retired academic administrator who was the 14th President of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, from 2009 to 2021.
James L. Gaudino | |
|---|---|
| 14th President of Central Washington University | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – June 6, 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | James Wohlpart |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Troy University (MS) Michigan State University (PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
Education
editGaudino earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Air Force Academy and served in California, Turkey, and Germany. He then earned a master's degree in management from Troy University and a PhD in communications from Michigan State University.[1][2]
Career
editGaudino's research focuses on public relations and public opinion formation. Prior to joining Central Washington University, Gaudino founded the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University and worked on the faculty of the Michigan State University Department of Advertising.[3] He was executive director of the National Communication Association. Gaudino took office as president on January 1, 2009. In 2020, Gaudino announced that he would retire from his position in 2021.[4][5] He retired on June 6, 2021, and was succeeded the following day by James Wohlpart.[6]
References
edit- ^ "President | Dr. James L. Gaudino, Biography". www.cwu.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ^ "CWU President James Gaudino Named to NCAA Division II Governing Board". Central Washington University Athletics. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ^ Cowan, Alison Leigh (1989-05-29). "Meek and Mumblers Learn Ways of Getting a Word In". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ^ Yakima, Janelle Retka (February 19, 2020). "CWU President James Gaudino plans to retire in 2021". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ "CWU | President Gaudino Announces Changes". www.cwu.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ^ "CWU Board of Trustees Praise Tenure of President James L. Gaudino". Central Washington University. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2022-12-27.