Robert L. King

Robert L. King
Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education
In office
August 22, 2019 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Succeeded byMichelle Asha Cooper
Interim President of the State University of New York at Potsdam
In office
2005–2006
Preceded byJohn A. Fallon
Succeeded byJohn F. Schwaller
6th Chancellor of the State University of New York
In office
2000–2005
Preceded byJohn W. Ryan
Succeeded byJohn R. Ryan
County Executive of Monroe County
In office
1991–1995
Preceded byThomas R. Frey
Succeeded byJohn D. "Jack" Doyle
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 130th district
In office
1987–1991
Preceded byLouise M. Slaughter
Succeeded byDavid Van Varick
Personal details
Born (1946-12-27) December 27, 1946 (age 77)
Brighton, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Robert L. King (born December 27, 1946) is an American higher education leader and former Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. He previously served as president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.[1] Other notable positions include having served Monroe County, New York Executive and as Chancellor of the State University of New York. On July 11, 2019, He was confirmed by the United States Senate as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.[2]

  1. ^ "Robert L. King, J.D., Author at Responsibility.org". Responsibility.org. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
  2. ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate, Appoint, and Designate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov – via National Archives.