Don Cozzetto

Who is Don Cozzetto?

Dr. Don Cozzetto is a Canadian academic and university administrator. He was born and raised in Rossland, British Columbia but has spent most of his career in the United States. He received his B.A. from Notre Dame University College in Nelson, British Columbia, his M.S. from Carleton University in Ottawa, and his Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He specializes in public administration, human resource management, and aboriginal government.

Prior to beginning his academic career, he spent ten years working for housing corporations in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

From 1999-2003 he was Vice President for Academic Affairs of Northern State University in South Dakota, where he served the following year as Interim President. From 2006-07-01 to early June 2008 he was President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia. His resignation occurred amidst deep controversy over changes to the university budget and staffing.