President Strom C. Thacker
Dr. Strom C. Thacker comes to Pitzer from Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he served as Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
He brings to Pitzer a depth of experience—in teaching, scholarship, administration, and leadership—that will serve the College very well in the years to come.
Prior to his tenure at Union College, Thacker was a professor of international relations and political science at Boston University and also served as associate dean of the faculty for social sciences within BU’s College of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as the director of the university’s Latin American Studies Program and is a recipient of BU’s College of Arts and Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence.
Strom personifies the Pitzer ethos. Growing up in Northern California, he was able to attend Pomona College thanks to its generous financial aid, including a Pell Grant. Strom has built on this experience throughout his career, becoming a consistent champion of college equity and access, as well as a leader who speaks very personally to the transformative power of the liberal arts education.
Strom C. Thacker
President
Broad Center, 2nd Floor
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909.621.8198
Melanie Lacy Sorenson
Assistant Vice President
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Broad Center, 2nd Floor
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909.621.8198
Michelle Hines
Administrative Coordinator
Broad Center, 2nd Floor
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909.607.8553
Jim Marchant
Vice President and Chief of Staff
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Broad Center 205
909.607.7977
Stacy Elliott
Archivist
Marquis Library, Mead Hall
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909.621.8810
909.607.0670
Mission Statement and Expectations
As the public face of the institution, the Office of the President makes every effort to be polite, expeditious and expert problem-solvers, while working to facilitate communication among all constituency groups and furthering the goals and mission of the College.
