Peyton Randolph "Randy" Helm was the eleventh president of

Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College is a private liberal arts college in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is named for Henry Muhlenberg, the German patriarch of Luthe ...

, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Helm took office on July 1, 2003, and departed on June 30, 2015.

Biography

Education

Helm earned a B.A. in archaeology from

Yale University Yale University is a Private university, private research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it is the List of Colonial Colleges, third-oldest institution of higher education in the United Sta ...

. He holds a doctorate in ancient history, specializing in ancient Greek and Near Eastern history and literature, from the

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Career

University of Pennsylvania

From 1979 – 1988, Helm worked at the University of Pennsylvania in various capacities. He served as senior administrative fellow and assistant dean of the college, Hill College House, at the University of Pennsylvania and functioned as chief operating officer and as assistant dean for academic advising in the College of Arts and Sciences from 1979 – 1981. Between 1981 and 1984, he worked as coordinator of college house programs and as chief operating officer for the university's six college houses. From 1984 – 1986, he served as associate director of development for the School of Arts and Sciences. He served as director of development, School of Arts & Sciences, from 1986 – 1988 and was responsible for laying groundwork for the school's component of the university's $1 billion campaign.

Colby College

From 1988 to 2003, Helm worked at

Colby College Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. It was founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, then renamed Waterville College after the city where it resides. The donations of Christian philant ...

in Waterville, Maine. He served as vice president for development and alumni relations and as campaign director from 1988 – 2001 through the completion of the college's $100 million campaign, with comprehensive totals equaling $150 million. From 2001 – 2003, he worked as vice president for development and alumni relations.

Muhlenberg College

Helm served as the president of

in Allentown, Pennsylvania from July 1, 2003 to June 30 2015. Under his presidency, Muhlenberg College has developed and executed a five-year strategic plan (2004-2009). Helm led the college's $105 million capital campaign, with totals exceeding $110 million. Since Helm's arrival, Muhlenberg has completed construction of a life sports center, a science building, two major residential facilities, conversion of a former fraternity house into rehearsal space and an addition in classroom, office and dining space to the student union. Current construction projects include an expansion of the Hillel House and offices for sociology and anthropology. Muhlenberg College has added a film studies major along with minors in African-American studies and public health. On July 1, 2010, Helm received a new five-year contract from Muhlenberg College. He retired from Muhlenberg effective June 30, 2015.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Helm served as the interim Chancellor at

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth or UMassD) is a public research university in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is the southernmost campus of the University of Massachusetts system. Formerly Southeastern Massachusetts Un ...

between January 2016 and June 2017.http://www.wtrf.com/story/31047230/umass-dartmouth-gets-interim-chancellor He currently serves as a Trustee of the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) and as a member of the Yale Alumni Association Board of Governors.

References

External links

Muhlenberg College: President's Office - About President Helm
{{DEFAULTSORT:Helm, Peyton R. Living people Yale University alumni Muhlenberg College faculty Colby College faculty Year of birth missing (living people)