John R. Broderick

John R. Broderick
John R. Broderick, eighth president of Old Dominion University
Eighth President of Old Dominion University
Incumbent
Assumed office June 15, 2008
Preceded by	Roseann Runte
Personal details
Born	1957 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
Spouse(s)	Kate Broderick
Children	Three sons
Alma mater	Northeastern University St. Bonaventure University
Salary	$312,000
Website	odu.edu/president

John R. Broderick has served as the eighth president of Old Dominion University (ODU) since 2008.

As president, he guides the University's six colleges, more than 10 economic development and research centers, and numerous partnerships with government, military and business organizations and agencies. He oversees an operating budget in excess of $526 million and more than 2,500 faculty and staff members. More than $338 million in new buildings and building renovations have been authorized or completed on his watch.

Born in 1957, Broderick is a native of Bristol, Connecticut, United States. He and his wife, Kate Broderick, have three sons and one granddaughter.

Broderick received a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and a graduate degree from St. Bonaventure University.

Early on in his career, Broderick was a newspaper reporter in Connecticut and Massachusetts and headed tourism and business organizations in both The Berkshires and the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. Before coming to Old Dominion University, Broderick was a faculty member in the University of Pittsburgh system and an administrator at St. Bonaventure University.

Prior to becoming president of ODU, Broderick served as vice president of institutional advancement and admissions and chief of staff to the president. His areas of responsibility included admissions, athletics, community and governmental relations, marketing, media relations, military affairs and student financial aid.

In the 10 years leading up to 2012, Old Dominion’s enrollment grew from less than 20,000 to more than 25,000. Broderick, recognizing the need to plan for the future, commissioned a university-wide study designed to establish institutional priorities. The study led to the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan that would provide the blueprint with which to make decisions for the future of the University.

Shortly after becoming president, Broderick introduced a University-wide initiative aimed at student success and learning, which included a $10.2 million Student Success Center and Learning Commons and the creation of a vice president position and division for student engagement and enrollment services. Additionally, he has worked to keep the university affordable and accessible, while maintaining academic standards. He was awarded the 2012 American College Personnel Association's Contribution to Higher Education Award, one of the national organization's highest honors, for his leadership in student success initiatives.