Dianne F. Harrison

Dianne F. Harrison
5th President of California State University, Northridge
Assumed office
June 2012 (June 2012)
President of California State University, Monterey Bay
In office
2006 (2006)  2012 (2012)
Dean of the Florida State University Graduate School
Succeeded by Nancy Marcus
Personal details
Alma mater University of Alabama (BA, MSW)
Washington University in St. Louis (PhD)
Profession

Dianne F. Harrison is an American college administrator and former social worker. She was the president of California State University, Monterey Bay from 2006 through 2012. In June 2012, she became the fifth president of California State University, Northridge. Previously, she worked for thirty years at Florida State University.

Education

Harrison earned a bachelor's in American studies from University of Alabama where she also completed a Master's of Social Work. She completed a doctorate in social work from Washington University in St. Louis.[1]

Career

Harrison worked for 30 years at Florida State University (FSU) in a variety of positions including as a faculty member, dean of social work, and the associate vice president for academic affairs.[2] She was later the Dean of the FSU Graduate School and vice president for academic quality and external programs. In 2006, Harrison was appointed as the president of California State University, Monterey Bay.[3] She became the fifth president of California State University, Northridge in June 2012.[2]

Personal life

Harrison is married to John Wujack.[2]

References

  1. "Dr. Dianne F. Harrison". California State University, Northridge. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  2. 1 2 3 "Dianne F. Harrison". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  3. Rivera, Carla (26 March 2012). "Dianne F. Harrison named president of Cal State Northridge". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
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