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Doug Binsfeld, Northern Maine Community College
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New president of Presque Isle community college comes from an Iowa university
Northern Maine Community College has hired its next president from an Iowa university.
Doug Binsfeld, who now serves as vice president for academic and student affairs at Upper Iowa University, will become president of the Presque Isle school in April.
Binsfeld was selected from an initial field of more than 50 candidates following a national search. He succeeds Tim Crowley, who retired in August 2024. Academic Dean Angela Buck has served as interim president.
Binsfeld was recommended by David Daigler, president of the Maine Community College System, and confirmed by the board of trustees, which announced the appointment this week.
“Dr. Binsfeld is an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of critical issues facing higher education today,” Daigler said.
“His commitment to academic excellence and expanding access to underserved communities aligns with our strategic vision, and his experience in workforce development and strategic enrollment initiatives make him an excellent choice to lead the college through the upcoming years.”
Academic background
Prior to joining Fayette, Iowa-based Upper Iowa University in 2020, Binsfeld served as associate vice president of academic affairs at Northeast Iowa Community College, where he led accreditation and assessment efforts.
Throughout his career, Binsfeld has advocated for initiatives to foster community engagement, support underrepresented groups such as women in STEM, and expand student and faculty communities. In several roles he spearheaded strategic plans to achieve financial sustainability while enhancing student success.
“I am honored to be selected as president and I’m looking forward to working with the faculty and staff at NMCC to continue the excellent work taking place on campus and in the broader community,” said Binsfeld, who earned a doctorate in adult and higher education from the University of South Dakota
He also has a master’s degree in communication studies from South Dakota State University and a bachelor’s degree in speech communication and Spanish from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
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