The Michigan School of Psychology (MSP) announced that after the successful completion of a national search, Dr. Brian Stogner, PhD was named the institution’s fifth president. Dr. Stogner is an experienced administrator who understands the broad needs of higher education institutions and the specific needs of psychology programs, both nationally and within the state of Michigan. Prior to joining MSP, Dr. Stogner served as the president and CEO of Rochester Christian University, in Rochester Hills, MI.
“We are confident that Dr. Stogner is the innovative, decisive, strategic, and energetic leader with a deep commitment to the value and importance of higher education our community sought in its national search,” said MSP’s Board of Trustees.
Dr. Stogner has a PhD and MA in clinical psychology from Wayne State University and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan-Flint. He served the southeast and central Michigan areas as a practicing psychologist for over 20 years. Dr. Stogner has a vast range of experience within higher education having served as faculty, department chair, vice president, provost, and president at his previous institutions.
Dr. Stogner’s tenure as President begins on January 1, 2025. In his role as President, Dr. Stogner is responsible for the general management of all aspects of the academic, student, financial, development, and administrative operations of the institution. He will play a crucial role in building and cultivating financial support. Dr. Stogner is also tasked with developing and executing the institution’s next strategic plan.
“My aspiration for MSP is that we become the pre-eminent institution in the Midwest for educating and training multi-culturally competent, clinically adept, and interpersonally sensitive psychologists who engage in clinical and scholarly work and service that transforms lives and communities. Though that is an admittedly lofty objective, I believe it is attainable. To achieve such an ambitious goal will require the engagement, partnership, and contributions of people from the entire extended community of MSP. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, clinical partners, and members of the broader public touched by the work and mission of MSP will all have critical roles to play,” stated Dr. Stogner.
