Mark R. Ginsberg

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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]

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References

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  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.