Central College President Mark Putnam

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Presidential Service

Mark is active in local, regional and national efforts to advance education, including the college’s priorities, and promote economic and community development. He has been Central's president since 2010.

American Rivers Conference — Chair of the Conference Presidents Council
Executive committee of the Future Ready Iowa Alliance
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Iowa College Foundation
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Iowa Work-based Learning Advisory Board
NCAA Division III — Member of the Presidents/Chancellors Advisory Group (Representing the American Rivers Conference)
Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance
Student aid committee of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Latest News

Managing the Presidency Through the Arc of Time

In an article published in AGB Institute’s magazine, Central College President Mark Putnam explores the impact of continuity in a college presidency.