Michael Young

Michael Young has extensive experience in academic leadership and institutional research, currently serving as the Senior Associate Provost and Chief Data Officer at Bridgewater State University since December 2004. In this role, Michael Young provides strategic direction for Academic Affairs and supports accreditation and assessment initiatives. Previous positions include Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Administration, where responsibilities encompassed leading accreditation efforts and overseeing program evaluations, and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, focusing on strategic planning and diversity initiatives. Michael Young has also held significant roles in consulting, product development, project management, and higher education instruction. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Texas Christian University and participation in the Management Development Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.