About the President

Dr. Glenn Cerny, President

Dr. Cerny was named Schoolcraft College’s fifth president by the Board of Trustees in 2020. He has served in leadership and teaching roles in higher education for more than 30 years. His career has focused on serving community colleges and supporting the mission of these essential institutions as they help students of all backgrounds access high-quality education as a means of advancement and a bridge to professional success.

One of Dr. Cerny’s biggest initiatives is increasing collaboration both between departments across the College and with the community. Partnerships between several entities, including Trinity Health, Masco Corporation and Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace have led to incredible opportunities not only for students, but for those in the community as well. These partnerships provide practical learning opportunities for Schoolcraft’s students and valuable services and facilities to the College’s many stakeholders on campus and in the surrounding community.

Dr. Cerny has also been an influential voice in Michigan community college education. His work as a part of the Community College Funding Formula Task Force, a part of the Michigan Community College Association, sought to make changes to help make college more attainable to everyone in Michigan. He has worked collaboratively with elected officials, community leaders, and the media to advocate on behalf of Schoolcraft College, as well as the many other community colleges in the State of Michigan.

Under his leadership, Dr. Cerny has advocated for employees at the College, including increased enrichment opportunities for employees. The College has brought several new initiatives to improve daily life on campus, including the addition of the Campus Comfort Companions program, expanded mental health services, and more.

Having started his career advising colleges, universities, and hospitals at Arthur Anderson & Co. in Detroit, Dr. Cerny soon focused his career on institutional leadership in higher education. He progressed through a variety of administrative and leadership roles at the University of Michigan, Lansing Community College, Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah, North Central Michigan College, and ultimately Schoolcraft College. In addition to the time he has devoted to leadership roles in higher education, Dr. Cerny enjoyed teaching courses in managerial finance, advanced accounting, statistics, and organizational behavior as an adjunct faculty member.

Dr. Cerny earned a BBA in Accounting and Finance from the School of Business Administration at the University of Michigan, an MBA in Finance and Strategic Planning from Eastern Michigan University, and an Ed.D. in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University. In addition to his leadership roles at Schoolcraft College, Dr. Cerny has been Treasurer of the Michigan International Technology Center Redevelopment Authority, as well as a member of the Trinity Health Livonia Board of Trustees.

Dr. Cerny and his wife and best friend, Leslie, have six children and five grandchildren between them. When he is not working, Dr. Cerny enjoys traveling with Leslie, bicycling, golfing, long walks with his golden-doodle, Humphrey, and is an avid sports fan.