Hail to the Chief! Presidents of St. Cloud State University, 1869-2010
Earl Potter, III, President, 2007-Present
- Became St. Cloud State president in July 2007
- Before coming to St. Cloud State, was executive vice president and provost at Southern Oregon University
- Educated at Williams College and University of Washington, served in academia at Eastern Michigan University, Lesley University, Cornell University, and the U.S. Coast Guard
- Served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1969 to 1993, retiring with the rank of captain



