By Mark Revesai | Observer Contributor
Photos by Thomas Hill Jr.
John D. Walsh, Dean of the Leominster campus, said the campus is small, approachable, and he hopes it continues to be a place of choice for students.
Walsh, 51, who has held this position for seven years, said his job is equivalent to that of a high school principal, in that, he works with students, staff, and faculty. He sees the campus as the “front porch” of this college adding that the campus is small and easy to manage.
Prior to this position, Walsh served as the College Admissions Director and Registrar on the Gardner campus for eight years.
The campus, located at 100 Erdman Way in Leominster, offers many courses, both required and elective. Students may choose to attend full-time or in cycles, depending on their schedules. The campus also offers certificate programs in Administrative Assistant, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, and Human Services Technician, as well as the English As A Second Language program.
Walsh said that he remains connected with the main Gardner campus through the same electronic networks used by all employees and he also attends faculty meetings at the main campus in person and sometimes via Skype. After hours, he stays connected from his home laptop.
Walsh said he would like to be remembered as the most approachable dean, adding, “I have always wanted to do for others as I would like done to me.” He said he focuses on ensuring great experiences for both students and faculty.
In his personal life, Walsh’s priorities focus on family and health. He has an active lifestyle characterized by running. He easily covers 5–10 miles running daily and he has successfully participated in three Boston Marathons.
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