About
Clifford P. Coppersmith serves as president of Chesapeake College, where he oversees liberal arts transfer and workforce training programs for the region. A military veteran and former CIA intelligence officer, he holds degrees from St. Bonaventure University and Oklahoma State University. His career in higher education has included teaching history and anthropology at the College of Eastern Utah, an administrative role at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, and serving as Dean and CEO at City College at Montana State University in Billings.
Experience
- Chesapeake CollegePresidentcurrent2018 β presentWye Mills, MD
- Montana State University BillingsDean, City College2015 β 2018Billings, Montana
- Pennsylvania College of TechnologyDean, School of Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications2013 β 2015Williamsport, PA
- Pennsylvania College of TechnologyDean, School of Integrated Studies2008 β 2013Williamsport, PA 17701
- Pennsylvania College of TechnologyAssistant Dean, Liberal Arts2004 β 2008Williamsport, PA 17701
- Utah State University-College of Eastern UtahInterim Vice-President of Academic Affairs2003 β 2004Price, UT 84051
- College of Eastern Utah (now Utah State University-Eastern)Instructor of History and Anthropology1996 β 2003Price, UT 84501
- United States Army ReserveCommissioned Officer1987 β 1998Various
- Barb Wire CommunicationsCopy Editor (Intern)1994 β 1996Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Jamestown Community CollegeAdjunct Instructor, Political Science and International Relations1991 β 1992Cattaraugus County Campus, Olean, NY
- Central Intelligence AgencyIntelligence Officer1988 β 1991Washington D.C. Metro Area
- New York Army National GuardEnlisted (PFC) and Staff Sergeant (E-5) Non-Commissioned Officer1984 β 1987Olean, New York; Provo, Utah
Education
- Oklahoma State UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), History and Anthropology1992 β 1996
- St. Bonaventure UniversityMaster of Arts (MA), American and European History (General)1991 β 1992
- Brigham Young UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA), Public Policy; Latin American Studies1985 β 1988
- Jamestown Community CollegeAssociate's Degree, Social Sciences1980 β 1984
Skills & more
Leadership26Writing9Analysis6Conflict Resolution7Public Speaking12Strategic Planning7Negotiation1Academic Assessment2TestsProgram Development16Curriculum Development13Distance Learning9
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American HistoryInstructional DesignMarketingHigher Education AccreditationMilitary HistoryProgram ReviewCultural AnthropologyCurriculum DesignPolicyOperating BudgetsIntelligence AnalysisStudent DevelopmentLanguages Spanish
From Cliff's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Oklahoma State University18
David WoodsCo-Founder and Strategic Partner at Cortado VenturesTracy PooleInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalGarrettInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalJacob DeZarnInvestment Team at Capital Midwest FundTom McNeightOperating Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalAnis UzzamanFounder and CEO at Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Also attended St. Bonaventure University6
Also attended Brigham Young University183
Jake StormDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesJen ArdManaging Director, Head of Investment Operations at Intel CapitalNathan MickelsenVice President of Tax at RevolutionJohn SabinChief Financial Officer; President, Revolution Places at RevolutionRachel CurtisInvestor at True VenturesSteve SmootManaging Partner at Lavrock Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at United States Army Reserve11
Tim HsiaFounder at Context VenturesKevin WeilOperator in Residence at Scribble VenturesOlamide BalogunFinance & Admin Assistant at Norrsken22Jonathan CoxCIO, Manhattan Associates at Circadian VenturesJohn ChoryInvestor at Impellent VenturesDr. Hannah StolzeProfessor, Baylor University at Tribes Ventures
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Also worked at Central Intelligence Agency11
Aniqua BokhariLegal Counsel at Red Cell IncubationBrian CarbaughCo-Founder & CEO, Andesite; Senior Advisor, Cyber & National Security at Red Cell IncubationShelby PiersonFormer U.S. Intelligence Community (CIA, ODNI, NGA) at NEW VISTA CAPITALWill SanchezVenture Partner at Thundermark CapitalRebecca GevaltManaging Partner at Dcode CapitalBrett DavisCo-Founder at New North Ventures
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Colleagues at Maryland TEDCO
Abi Kulshreshtha
Executive Director, Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) at Maryland TEDCO
Andrew Serafini
Board Member at Maryland TEDCO
Ann K. Pulley
Controller at Maryland TEDCO
Ann Liebschutz
Federal Agency Engagement Contractor (Consultant) at Maryland TEDCO
Anudeep Koneru
Program Coordinator / Business Intelligence Analyst at Maryland TEDCO
April Davis-Hurtt
Lead BRIDGE Advisor at Maryland TEDCO
Avanti Shetye
Senior Director, Investment Operations & Compliance at Maryland TEDCO
Avishi Garg
BRIDGE Program Intern at Maryland TEDCO















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