Stephen Morgan, PH.D.

Dr. Steve Morgan served as president of the University of La Verne from 1985 until his retirement in June of 2011.  In 2013 he was named the president of the University of the West.  He retired from that position in June of 2018.  Prior to his presidency at La Verne, Steve served as the Executive Director of Independent Colleges of Northern California, as a Director of Development at the University of Southern California and in a variety of administrative positions at La Verne.



Steve has been an active community member having served as a Director of the Los Angeles County Fair Association, the LeRoy Haynes Children’s Center, McKinley Children’s Center, Hillcrest Retirement Community, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, and Bright Prospect. In addition, he has served as a Commissioner and Vice Chair of the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a member of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.