Chester Haskell

Chester Haskell was "President of the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Former Executive Director of the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies at Simmons College, he held a number of senior administrative positions at Harvard University, including Senior Advisor for International Programs at Harvard University’s Center for International Affairs, Associate Dean for Research Programs and Associate Dean for Degree Programs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Executive Director of the Center for International Affairs. Dr. Haskell also taught at the Kennedy School, concentrating on nonprofit organizations engaged in policy advocacy. He holds an A.B. from Harvard College, an M.A. from the University of Virginia, and an M.P.A. and D.P.A. from the University of Southern California."

"Dr. Chester D. Haskell came to Cogswell College as its President in May 2004 with extensive experience as an academic administrator and leader in higher education. Most recently, he was President of the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California, an acclaimed institution for students seeking professional careers in a global context."


 * Former Director, Albert Einstein Institution