Robert C. Helmer

Robert C. Helmer
9th President of Baldwin Wallace University
In office
July 1, 2012  June 30, 2024
Preceded byRichard Durst
Succeeded byLee Fisher (designate)
Personal details
SpouseLinda
Children2
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BA)
Marquette University (PhD)
University of Toledo (JD)

Robert C. Helmer is an American academic who became the ninth president of Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, on July 1, 2012. He served as the first president of Baldwin Wallace University after the school became a university in 2012. Helmer became president after Richard Durst who served since 2006.

In 2024, Helmer announced his retirement, effective June 30th. The University established an Office of the President while the School searches for a new President. Helmer has been temporarily succeeded by Interim President and Provost Dr. Thomas C. Sutton