Dr. W. Michael Easton



President, 1993-Present

Monday, June 14, 1993, Dr. W. Michael On Easton assumed the Presidency of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Prior to that time, President Easton had been involved with public higher education for 23 years, including some teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Following high school, President Eason went to the University of Washington, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. He then earned his Doctorate and Master's Degrees from the University of Oregon.

In 1969, Easton became Assistant Dean, then went on to become the Dean of Students at Eastern Montana College. From 1973 until 1982, President Easton served as Director of Student Services then as Vice President of Student Services and Public Information at the University of South Dakota. In 1987, Easton became president of Western Montana College. Before that, he held the position of Vice President of University Relations at the University of Montana.

Dr. Easton has also been active in a number of national organizations, including the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and Rotary.

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