James Troha Explained

James Troha
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Alma Mater:Edinboro University (BA, MA)
University of Kansas (PhD)
Office:12th President of Juniata College
Termstart:June 2013
Predecessor:Thomas R. Kepple, Jr.
Office2:President of Heidelberg University
Interim
Termstart2:2008
Termend2:2009
Successor2:Robert H. Huntington

James Troha is an American academic administrator, currently serving as President of Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Troha took office in 2013.

Early life and education

Troha is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and master's degree in counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He earned a PhD in educational policy from the University of Kansas.[1]

Career

Prior to assuming his role as president of Juniata College, Troha worked as an administrator at Heidelberg University, first as vice president for student affairs and dean of students, vice president for institutional advancement and university relations, and interim president from 2008 to 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he served as the university's vice president for institutional advancement and university relation. In 2013, it was announced that Troha has been selected by the Juniata College Board of Trustees to serve as the institution's 12th president. He took office on June 1, 2013.[2] [3]

References

  1. Web site: Edinboro Alumni Issue: James Troha - Edinboro Now. McDonald. Hannah. www.edinboronow.com. 2020-05-17.
  2. Web site: James Troha, VP of Advancement at Heidelberg University, Named Juniata's 12th President. 2012-11-20. Landmark. en. 2020-05-17.
  3. Web site: James Troha. January 25, 2019. www.pabusinesscentral.com. 2020-05-17.