H. Allen Ryan School of Business

James Libby Ph.D.

Professor and State Senator; C.A.S., Educational Administration; Ph.D., Public Policy; Member, Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs

Biography

Professor of Business Administration and Maine State Senator
Member of the Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs

Degrees:

Ph.D., Public Policy in Higher Education, University of Maine
C.A.S. Educational Administration, University of Maine
M.B.A., Marketing and Finance, St. Bonaventure University
B.S., Finance, Nasson College

Dissertation

The History and Politics of the University of Maine System

Professional Affiliations/Licenses:

Visiting Professor of Economics, Colby College

Publications/Accolades:

Author: The History and Politics of the University of Maine System, 2000, Picton Press

Buxton, A Postcard History, Arcadia Publishing. Availability: Amazon.com

Areas of Interest & Expertise

Economics, Finance, Public Policy

Committee Involvement

Academic Computing, Thomas College. Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, Maine Legislature. Joint Standing Committee on Taxation, Maine Legislature

Campus Involvement

Advisor, Investment Society

Community Involvement

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee Maine Commission on Higher Education Policy Maine Commission on a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System Maine Commission to Study Expansion of Public Preschool and Early Care Education

Athletic Involvement

Former Varsity Coach, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Golf