The NH College & University Council (NHCUC) appointed Mica Stark as its new president and CEO. Stark will also serve as executive director of the Education Alliance for NH (EANH), formerly known as Campus Compact for NH.
Since its founding in 1966, the NHCUC has fostered collaboration among NH’s higher education institutions. The NHCUC is a statewide consortium of 19 colleges and universities, collectively representing over 270,000 students.
“We are thrilled to announce Mica Stark as the next leader of the NHCUC and the Education Alliance following a competitive national search,” says Melinda Treadwell, president of Keene State College and chair of the NHCUC board of directors. “Mica’s extensive experience in higher education and public affairs, combined with his deep understanding of New Hampshire’s unique needs, stood out during the selection process. Higher education is crucial to our state’s communities and economy, and we are excited to have Mica at the helm to advocate for these institutions, forge new partnerships and champion higher education in the state.”
A New Hampshire native, Stark brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education. He previously worked at the NH Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, where he developed and managed civic engagement programs, and at the University of NH, where he led communications, public affairs, and government relations. Most recently, Stark served as senior vice president at Brodeur Partners, where he helped grow and support the agency’s higher education and nonprofit clientele.
“I am honored to be appointed president of the NHCUC,” says Stark. “I am passionate about the role higher education plays in changing lives, solving complex problems through innovation and research and fueling economic growth. With the talented staff at the NHCUC and the Education Alliance for New Hampshire, I look forward to working with our state’s colleges and universities to build stronger partnerships with the business and nonprofit sectors and to create more opportunities to attract, educate and retain talent for New Hampshire.”
Stark holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of NH and a master’s degree from Michigan State University.
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