Larry Rosia

Dr. Rosia’s career in education spans more than 35 years, as an Instructor, Program Chair, Revenue Generating Coordinator, Marketing Manager and Dean. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience in educational administration and has served in advisory roles to community, provincial and municipal committees. He has served and is serving as a Director or Board Member for several Regional, National, and International organizations, including the Business/Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, Canadian Homebuilder’s Association, the Community Colleges for International Development (CCID), the International Mineral Innovation Institute (IMII), Polytechnics Canada (current Chair), Post-Secondary International Network (PIN), Skills Canada Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Post-Secondary International Education Council, the Saskatchewan Labour Market Task Force (LMTF), the Chair Academy, the University of Regina Senate, and the World Federation of Colleges & Polytechnics (WFCP).

Dr. Rosia is an alumnus of the University of Alberta and SAIT Polytechnic and a lifelong learner. He has a background in telecommunications engineering, adult education and educational policy and administration, and in 2006 completed his PhD in academic leadership at the University of Calgary. He completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University and he earned the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Designation. Notable recognition includes the SAIT Board of Governor Award for Business and Industry Partnerships, the Conference Board of Canada Award for Business and Industry Partnerships, the Chair Academy International Exemplary Leadership Award, the Saskatchewan Men of Influence Award, and the Paul A. Elsner Excellence in Leadership Award.

Dr. Rosia is a well-respected ambassador for the post-secondary community. He authored a book titled “The Successful College President.”