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Dr. Bradley Gottfried is the fourth president of the College of Southern Maryland, appointed in July, 2006. Associated with community colleges for more than 30 years, Dr. Gottfried has extensive experience in strategic planning, enrollment management, fiscal and facilities management, and cultivating community and legislative relations, as well as developing successful initiatives in curriculum, technology, faculty, transfer programs and business development.

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Members of the College of Southern Maryland’s Board of Trustees, and college deans, staff and faculty welcomed CSM President Bradley Gottfried, Ph.D., left, on his first day at CSM July 31. Among those talking with Dr. Gottfried was Leonardtown Dean F.J. Talley, right, during a brief reception.

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Students shared class time with College of Southern Maryland President Bradley Gottfried, center, during Professor Shirlee Levin’s interpersonal communication class, Aug. 2. Gottfried noted during staff forums that “students are valued and their success is paramount….students are always uppermost in my mind. That’s why we are here.”

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During his first two weeks at the College of Southern Maryland, President Bradley Gottfried introduced himself to college employees during staff and faculty information forums held at each of the campuses. “Even though I’m the newest employee, I’m committed to building on our legacy and working with you and the community to make us even better,” Dr. Gottfried told those attending the seven sessions.

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A five-time author of Civil War history books as well as a writer of numerous articles and presentations, CSM’s President Bradley Gottfried, Ph.D., has written about Gettysburg, the New Jersey brigade and the Philadelphia brigade. Information on his books is on display in the College of Southern Maryland’s libraries.