President Jim Troha Appointed NCAA President’s Council Vice Chair

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College President James Troha was selected to serve as vice-chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III President's Council.
 
"I'm very honored, and excited to have been selected for this national leadership appointment with the NCAA," said President Troha. "I am a fierce supporter of DIII athletics and the role it plays in our institutions. I think the experiences we provide our student-athletes are often transformational and life-changing. I look forward to working with my colleagues in ensuring that we continue to deliver the excellence we all expect and that our students deserve."
 
The President's Council is the highest governing body in Division III. The Council establishes and directs the general policy of the Division, while also establishing Division III's strategic plan. Presidents Council can make recommendations to the Board of Governors, the Association's highest governing body, on matters related to Division III such as championships, and may approve the use of funds allocated to the Division. The 18 Presidents Council members are elected in balloting open to all presidents and chancellors at member institutions.
 
"The Landmark Conference is thrilled to see one of our leaders be named to a prominent seat on the NCAA Division III President's Council," said Landmark Conference Commissioner Katie Boldvich. "President Troha has been an integral part of the growth of the Landmark, and we look forward to his larger role on the national committee."
 
Troha has been president of Juniata College, a national liberal arts college enrolling about 1,300 undergraduates since 2013. He has led Juniata to pursue alignment and influence with national organizations that reflect the College's values. Under Troha's leadership, Juniata has joined the Pennsylvania Consortium for the Liberal Arts, where he serves as chair, and the American Talent Initiative. Troha is treasurer of the board of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania and is a board member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Additionally, Troha is the former chair of the Landmark Conference, the intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with NCAA's Division III.
 
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Troha earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1991 and went on to earn a master's degree in counseling in 1993, both from Edinboro University, in Edinboro, Pa. In 2005, he earned a doctorate in educational policy and leadership from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.