L. Marshall Washington

Dr. L. Marshall Washington serves as an Adjunct Instructor in Ferris State University's Doctorate in Community College Leadership program through Extended & International Operations, while concurrently holding the presidency at New River Community & Technical College since March 2013. His prior leadership roles include Vice President positions at Harrisburg Area Community College and Kellogg Community College.

His academic credentials feature:

• PhD in Educational Studies/Specialization in Educational Leadership & Higher Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• MS in Elementary Education, Winona State University
• BS in Elementary Education, Ohio Wesleyan University

Dr. Washington's professional focus centers on community college leadership challenges, student services innovation, and campus crisis management. His research examines administrative responses to institutional crises including financial instability and Title IV compliance, while emphasizing practical leadership development for community college administrators. He actively contributes to the field through conference presentations addressing real-world administrative challenges.

Professional recognition includes:

• TRIO Achiever Award (2009)
• Graduate, Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership (2012)
• Graduate, Executive Leadership Institute (2009)
• Graduate, Future Leaders Institute-Advanced (2008)

In his dual executive-academic role, Dr. Washington leverages his presidency experience to mentor doctoral students in community college leadership. His teaching integrates crisis management frameworks and student services innovation developed through his administrative career. While specific grant details are unavailable, his leadership development participation indicates sustained engagement with national community college initiatives through the League for Innovation and American Association of Community Colleges.

Dr. Washington maintains active professional engagement through conference presentations and leadership development programs but does not direct a formal research laboratory.