John R. Broderick

John R. Broderick (born c. 1957) is the acting president of Old Dominion University (ODU), located in Norfolk, Virginia. He replaced Roseann Runte, the university's previous president, on June 15, 2008. Bowers, Matthew (July 22, 2008) [http://hamptonroads.com/2008/07/5-cities-glance-interim-president-odu-receives-raise "5 cities at a glance: Interim president at ODU receives raise"] "The Virginian-Pilot". Accessed on 2008-07-24] At the time of his appointment, he had fifteen years of experience at ODU, and was previously vice president for institutional advancement and the chief of staff for Runte.Bowers, Matthew (June 30, 2008), [http://hamptonroads.com/2008/06/brodericks-ready-job-even-if-its-temporary "Broderick's ready for the job, even if it's temporary"] . "The Virginian-Pilot". Accessed on 2008-07-24.] The promotion brought him a temporary $70,000 raise, bringing his current salary to $282,000 per year; his previous salary will be reinstated when a permanent replacement is found.

Broderick was a public relations and journalism assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh before taking a position as the director of public relations at ODU in 1993. Three years later he was promoted to vice president in charge of admissions and financial aid, marketing and events, campus publications, and community, government and media relations. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in, among other things, procuring several high-profile commencement speakers, including Bill Cosby, Fred Rogers and former Virginia governor Jim Gilmore.

Broderick has made several small-money contributions to local and state political campaigns, including to that of Virginia governor Tim Kaine. He has supported Democrats and Republicans almost equally. [ [http://www.vpap.org/donors/profile/index/54937?end_year=2006&filter_cmte=all&filter_cmte_radio=all&lookup_type=year&order=amount&page=11&start_year=2002 John R Broderick] . vpap.org. Accessed on 2008-07-24.]

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