Mark R. Ginsberg

Mark R. Ginsberg is an American psychologist and academic administrator who currently serves as the 15th president of Towson University.[1] He served as provost and executive vice president of George Mason University from 2020 to 2023.[2] He was the executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children from 1999 to 2010.[2]

Career

Ginsberg earned bachelor's degree from State University of New York at Cortland in 1975. He completed a master's degree (1978) and Ph.D. (1981) from Pennsylvania State University.[2]

Ginsberg is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.[2]

In August 2023, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted to appoint Ginsberg president of Towson University. He began in the new role on Oct. 30, 2023.[3] He said he planned to move into a university-owned apartment building and spend most of his time on campus.[4]

Ginsberg is married to University of Maryland professor emerita, Elaine A. Anderson.[2]

References

1. LeBoeuf, Sabrina (2023-08-02). "Towson University names George Mason University provost Mark R. Ginsberg as new president". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
2. "Meet the 15th President - Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg". Towson University. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
3. Ford, William J. (3 August 2023). "Mark Ginsberg will serve as president of Towson University starting Oct. 30". Maryland Matters. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
4. Freeman, Caitlyn (20 November 2023). "Towson University's new president emphasizes listening, being present on campus: 'He's just everywhere'". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 9 April 2024.