BETHLEHEM, PA – Northampton Community College today announced the appointment of Dr. Marc Singer as its provost and vice president of academic and student affairs, effective May 1. Singer’s appointment follows a national search that attracted the interest of an extremely qualified and highly diverse field of candidates.

Singer comes to NCC from State University of New York’s (SUNY) Sullivan campus, Loch Sheldrake, New York, where he serves as vice president for academic and student affairs. He brings with him an extensive track record of accomplishments within higher education spanning more than 30 years including holding leadership roles at a number of colleges and universities.

“We are very excited to welcome Dr. Singer to the Northampton Community College family,” said NCC President David A. Ruth. “His extensive teaching, research and leadership experience will help build on our momentum and take NCC to new heights of academic excellence.”

“I am honored to join the Northampton Community College community,” Singer said. “I am deeply impressed with how the college is transforming the lives of its students, addressing some of society’s most challenging issues and serving the Lehigh Valley with its commitment to strong community partnerships.”

As provost and vice president of academic and student affairs, Singer will report to the president and serve as the chief academic officer for the college, providing leadership for the NCC’s four schools as well as the student life and student affairs areas. He earned his doctorate in education from Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada. He holds master’s degrees in American studies from New York University and the University of Alabama. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English/American Civilization from Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.

 

About Northampton Community College

With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC’s President on Twitter @NCCPresDaveRuth, and follow the College on TikTok @NorthamptonCC and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like us on Facebook at Northampton Community College.